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    Local doctor talks about decision to classify obesity as a disease

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    Tuesday, the American Medical Association (AMA) voted to classify obesity as a disease. The group's decision means obesity is now considered a medical condition that requires treatment and prevention. More>>

    Capital murder charges filed in October murder

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    A Birmingham man has been charged with the murder of a woman found dead last October. James Henry, 57, was charged with capital murder in the death of Starlanda Brown, 54. Brown's body was found unresponsive More>>

    Pell City man charged with killing his sister Wednesday Video included

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    A Pell City man was arrested and charged in the murder of his own sister. More>>

    MONEY MATTERS: Practicing financial self control Video included

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    Financial Planner Scott Cole shares some tips on practicing financial self control, including using peer pressure to your advantage to curb spending, planning for the future, creating a spending plan and More>>

    Arrest made in disappearance of 10-month-old, 14-year-old

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    A Birmingham woman is facing kidnapping charges after a 14-year-old female and a 10-month-old boy went missing earlier this week. According to the Birmingham Police Department, Breanna Nicole Walker, 19, More>>

    Mother of murder suspect now charged in same case

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    Elizabeth Boyd, 48, was charged with hindering the prosecution of her son in a murder case.
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    60-year-old woman sentenced in conspiracy to assault judge, investigator

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    Marie Billingsley, 60, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree criminal solicitation to commit assault in the first degree against a circuit judge and investigator More>>

    • Local News

    • Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:11:35 GMT
      Pop music group Backstreet Boys have been scheduled for a concert at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, the venue announced today. The show will be on August 27th at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Special
      The Backstreet Boys will be in concert at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater this upcoming August.
    • Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:09:24 GMT
      A robbery occurred in the 1700 block of Cobb Avenue on June 16. Victims in the robbery stated that the suspect, who they identified as Kelly Tatum, 53 of Annison, entered the front door of the residence
      A robbery occurred in the 1700 block of Cobb Avenue on June 16. Victims in the robbery stated that the suspect, who they identified as Kelly Tatum, 53 of Annison, entered the front door of the residence
    • Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:56:28 GMT
      Twenty-four hours after a list of "failing schools" was released according to the state Accountability Act, the Tuscaloosa City Schools superintendent is speaking out.
      Twenty-four hours after a list of "failing schools" was released according to the state Accountability Act, the Tuscaloosa City Schools superintendent is speaking out.
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    • Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:35 PM EDT2013-06-20 03:35:04 GMT
      Lindy Davis publishes college football, NFL, and fantasy football magazines. His preseason magazine is staple in many households as everyone counts down to the kickoff of the college football season. Lindy
      Lindy Davis publishes college football, NFL, and fantasy football magazines.
    • Friday, June 14 2013 3:07 PM EDT2013-06-14 19:07:47 GMT
      Clint Myers, who led Arizona State to two NCAA Championships, has been named Auburn softball's second head coach in program history, Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Friday.
      Clint Myers, who led Arizona State to two NCAA Championships, has been named Auburn softball's second head coach in program history, Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Friday.
    • Thursday, June 13 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:11:07 GMT
      Auburn decided to make a stop in College Station before getting on the Gus Bus. The San Antonio Express-News reports that Gus Malzahn was not the first choice to be head coach at Auburn. The Express-News
      Auburn decided to make a stop in College Station before getting on the Gus Bus.
    • International

    • Singapore urged people to remain indoors amid unprecedented levels of air pollution Thursday as a smoky haze wrought by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia worsened dramatically. Nearby Malaysia closed 200 schools...
      Singapore urged people to remain indoors amid unprecedented levels of air pollution Thursday as a smoky haze wrought by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia worsened dramatically. Nearby Malaysia closed 200 schools and...
    • Al-Qaida's Iraq arm is gathering strength in the restive northern city of Mosul, ramping up its fundraising through gangland-style shakedowns and feeding off anti-government anger as it increasingly carries out...
      Al-Qaida's Iraq arm is gathering strength in the restive northern city of Mosul, ramping up its fundraising through gangland-style shakedowns and feeding off anti-government anger as it increasingly carries out attacks...
    • Iraqi state TV says voters have begun casting ballots in two Sunni-dominated provinces amid tight security aimed at thwarting insurgent attempts to disrupt the elections.
      Iraqi state TV says voters have begun casting ballots in two Sunni-dominated provinces amid tight security aimed at thwarting insurgent attempts to disrupt the elections.
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