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Tensions leading to beating of Mobile man had been brewing awhile, neighbors say - al.com (blog)
One of Parker's neighbors, who asked not to be identified for fear of retaliation, said he was watching a movie with his family when he heard the confrontation. The neighbor, who is white, said several of the black residents were shouting racial slurs.
Buckhorn Middle School, SGA ganging up on bullies with award-winning program - al.com (blog)
"I've tried suicide," said the soft-spoken eighth-grader, who asked to remain anonymous because he hadn't told his friends, parents or even the grandparents he lives with. "I tried it the first of February. "I stuck a gun in my mouth and pulled the ...
BP, plaintiffs focus on Gulf of Mexico oil spill settlement - al.com (blog)
They spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the call. They said the judge told those on the call that BP and the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee were "making some progress" in their settlement talks.
Company: Outokumpu deal won't change operations at ThyssenKrupp stainless ... - al.com (blog)
"They're looking on this very favorably and positively," said the source, who asked to remain anonymous. The deal values ThyssenKrupp's global stainless division, which it renamed Inoxum last year, at 2.7 billion euros ($3.6 billion).
Shelby County chools chief backed firing of teacher accused of molesting students - al.com (blog)
"For more than 1 year, I waited on the day that justice would be served, but that day never came," the woman, who asked that her name not be used, wrote in her statement. "My family and I were treated so badly after this that we had to move out of the ...
Court-appointed receiver John S. Young stripped of power to raise Jefferson ... - al.com (blog)
A group of lawyers for the creditors, who supported Young's full powers, engaged in a long conference call to discuss the filing at about 2 pm, according to one of them who did not wish to be identified. Bennett's 57-page memorandum said the "automatic ...
City will issue a 'reservation' to a group to gather on the sidewalk - al.com (blog)
The resident, who asked that her name not be used, said she and her husband have contacted various city officials and departments about the road, but haven't gotten a response. "There are so many potholes and uneven patches that driving is extremely ...
Madison resident to address bicycle infrastructure issues at City Council ... - al.com (blog)
The man, who did not wish to be identified, was taken to the hospital and treated for his injuries. Madison Police Chief Larry Muncey said the victim was "doing well" but didn't wish to have his name released. Area bicyclists have been involved in ...
Mobile River closed after company overfills oil tank (video, gallery) - al.com (blog)
Upon hearing that a tank had been “overfilled,” an official at another tank farm, who did not want to be identified, suggested someone at Gulf Coast Asphalt may have accidentally sent the oil coming in from the barges to a tank that was already full. ...
Senate oil spill fine compromise a bitter pill for Rep. Jo Bonner - al.com (blog)
"The congressman doesn't feel like that's an equitable or a fair model for Florida," said the aide, who asked not to be identified. Asked whether the bill provides enough overall money for Florida, the aide said, "I think that's a point of contention ...
Jefferson County creditors expected to submit offer that includes smaller ... - al.com (blog)
... because the creditors are willing to make enough financial, insurance and other concessions that will drive those rates down further," said the person, who asked not to be identified because the talks among creditors are private. ...
Owner cites economic conditions for 801 Franklin restaurant closing - al.com (blog)
... Williams said that he was "in negotiations." A woman who read the notice on the door this afternoon said she hated to see the restaurant close. "It's the favorite bar of a lot of people in town," said the woman, who declined to give her name.
Louisiana would likely get biggest chunk of BP oil spill fines in compromise - al.com (blog)
Still, the aide, who asked not to be named to discuss the matter, called Thursday's compromise "a great deal for Alabama." "We're thrilled," the aide said. "This bill came out much better than I thought we'd ever have when we started this. ...
Ask Us: What is the mosquito-spraying schedule for Edgewater? - al.com (blog)
An employee, who did not wish to be identified, said the city is arranged in five areas that are sprayed once a week, following the current trash collection schedule. But she said even if the trash pick-up schedule changes, vector control will continue ...
With public input done, Huntsville board now faces task of deciding school ... - al.com (blog)
"I was told I had no business being there," the woman, who asked not to be identified, told The Times the day after the hearing. "If you're going to take public funding, you can't have private privilege," the woman said. The atmosphere of the hearings ...
Monte Sano Elementary School parents fighting to keep school open - al.com (blog)
A teacher who asked not to be identified said "she's never seen him at the school." Also absent were any parents of the 60 to 70 black and lower-income children who are bused up to Monte Sano Elementary each school day and, according to first-year ...
Anderson Hills hit hard in Harvest, again: 'In less than 20 seconds, it was ... - al.com (blog)
An emergency worker on the scene, who declined to give his name, said he stopped counting the damaged homes in Anderson Hills because "so many were damaged and some were just gone." Wednesday was the second time Anderson Hills has been devastated by a ...
Huntsville system weighing transfer of autistic students to new schools - al.com (blog)
Another parent, who asked that her name not be used, called the possible transfers a "lose-lose situation." "The reality is that the school system is $20 million in debt," said the woman, mother of a 14-year-old boy with autism. ...
Buckhorn seniors angry over 'Skip Day,' prom ultimatum - al.com (blog)
A male senior, who asked that his name not be used, also spoke out. "They could have told us yesterday, but they didn't," the teen said. "They just dropped a bomb on us without warning." Friday was not the first time seniors at Buckhorn have run afoul ...
Baldwin County DA employees learned of salary cuts when receiving paychecks - al.com (blog)
One employee who asked not to be identified confirmed she was laid off Friday after an unannounced pay cut. The employee declined further comment and referred other questions to District Attorney Hallie Dixon. In a prepared statement Friday afternoon, ...
Stephen Nodine jurors divided nine to three to convict ex-county commissioner - al.com (blog)
“We are both disappointed,” said Judy Barton, a retired secretary, who stood with a fellow juror who declined to give his name. View full sizeFormer Mobile ...
NASA's $6 billion commercial space progam draws deficit-cutters' fire - al.com (blog)
The Huntsville aerospace executive, who did not want to be identified, said taking aim at commercial space doesn't necessarily threaten the future of ...
Blue Cross says it will continue paying full cost of three cancer drugs - al.com (blog)
However, oncologists who asked not to be named said Blue Cross had notified them it would set its reimbursements below the drugs' market cost beginning Oct. ...
E-mail warns of possible rapist, police say it's a rumor - al.com (blog)
The woman, who declined to give her name, said she didn't call police because she made it safely to her vehicle. The e-mail specifically mentioned the ...
NASA celebrates 50 years in Huntsville where it all began - al.com (blog)
... left Marshall leaders uncertain how to mark the big birthday, according to a source close to the leadership who did not want to be identified. ...