Breaking News from The Birmingham News - al.comtag:blog.al.com,2009:/spotnews//8572009-02-03T15:05:46ZMovable Type Enterprise 1.52Birmingham man in critical condition after hit-and-runtag:blog.al.com,2009:/spotnews//857.21477292009-02-03T14:54:08Z2009-02-03T15:05:46ZEugene Judkins, 49, was dragged for a block after being struck in the 2200 block of Wesley Avenue Monday morning.Jeremy Gray -- Birmingham News
Eugene Judkins, 49, was dragged for a block after being struck in the 2200 block of Wesley Avenue Monday morning.
Ice causing problems on Birmingham roadstag:blog.al.com,2009:/spotnews//857.21472872009-02-03T13:30:00Z2009-02-03T15:16:43ZA Birmingham police officer this morning jokingly described area roads as a hockey rink because of patchy ice.Birmingham News
A Birmingham police officer this morning jokingly described area roads as a hockey rink because of patchy ice.
Australian court delays Hoover man's murder casetag:blog.al.com,2009:/spotnews//857.21472132009-02-03T13:06:13Z2009-02-03T13:12:36ZProsecution and defense attorneys requested delay in trial of Hoover man charged in the 2003 death of his wife during Australian honeymoon.Associated Press
Prosecution and defense attorneys requested delay in trial of Hoover man charged in the 2003 death of his wife during Australian honeymoon.
Cullman policeman shot during robberytag:blog.al.com,2009:/spotnews//857.21471822009-02-03T13:00:25Z2009-02-03T13:12:57ZSuspects arrested after a chase that ended in Jefferson County.Associated Press
Suspects arrested after a chase that ended in Jefferson County.
Residents of Fredonia, Alabama aim to save town left for deadtag:blog.al.com,2009:/spotnews//857.21463332009-02-03T12:00:00Z2009-02-03T14:55:07ZMore than a century ago, a mayor and town council governed over residents, shops and factories. All of that disappeared after the railroad passed the town by in about 1900.Kent Faulk -- Birmingham News
More than a century ago, a mayor and town council governed over residents, shops and factories. All of that disappeared after the railroad passed the town by in about 1900.
Sunny afternoon likely followed by wind and bitter coldtag:blog.al.com,2009:/spotnews//857.21470002009-02-03T11:45:40Z2009-02-03T12:45:13ZToday will be partly sunny in the Birmingham area with a high near 48. An Arctic front expected to pass through this evening will bring wind gusts up to 25 mph and a low temperature around 22, according to the...Birmingham News
Today will be partly sunny in the Birmingham area with a high near 48. An Arctic front expected to pass through this evening will bring wind gusts up to 25 mph and a low temperature around 22, according to the...
Senate confirms Holder as first black U.S. attorney generaltag:blog.al.com,2009:/spotnews//857.21461252009-02-03T04:00:00Z2009-02-03T04:02:34ZThe vote was 75-21.Associated Press
The vote was 75-21.
Forecast: Temperatures to dip below freezing tonighttag:blog.al.com,2009:/spotnews//857.21455402009-02-03T02:01:01Z2009-02-03T02:10:57ZTemperatures will dip below freezing tonight as cold arctic air settles across the Birmingham area. Toraine Norris --- Birmingham News
Temperatures will dip below freezing tonight as cold arctic air settles across the Birmingham area.
Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos appoints Chuck Wingate as new Hoover, Alabama fire chieftag:blog.al.com,2009:/spotnews//857.21453812009-02-03T00:35:27Z2009-02-03T00:42:48ZWingate has 32 years experienceVal Walton -- Birmingham News
Wingate has 32 years experience
U.S. Rep. Artur Davis glad Jefferson County lobbyist deal dead, says he's trying to find help for countytag:blog.al.com,2009:/spotnews//857.21448842009-02-02T22:50:54Z2009-02-02T23:15:22ZBirmingham Democrat says county wrong to depend on federal lifelineBarnett Wright -- Birmingham News
Birmingham Democrat says county wrong to depend on federal lifeline
Update: Man found dead in Odenville identifiedtag:blog.al.com,2009:/spotnews//857.21447002009-02-02T22:39:59Z2009-02-02T22:53:41ZMichael Clapper, 48, of Odenville, was found dead at a St. Clair County business this morning.Jeremy Gray -- Birmingham News
Michael Clapper, 48, of Odenville, was found dead at a St. Clair County business this morning.
Former Jefferson County Commissioner John Katopodis will try again Tuesday to win trial delaytag:blog.al.com,2009:/spotnews//857.21445322009-02-02T22:04:11Z2009-02-02T22:20:41ZProsecutor objects to requestRobert K. Gordon
Prosecutor objects to request
Woman police officer who sued Helena, Alabama, for discrimination resigns from forcetag:blog.al.com,2009:/spotnews//857.21441072009-02-02T21:15:28Z2009-02-02T21:34:57ZCity had denied allegationsMarienne Thomas-Ogle -- Birmingham News
City had denied allegations
Jefferson County Commissioner Bettye Fine Collins retains Republican National Committee posttag:blog.al.com,2009:/spotnews//857.21441162009-02-02T21:13:07Z2009-02-02T21:19:43ZAction keeps Alabama voice in party's national leadershipAssociated Press
Action keeps Alabama voice in party's national leadership
Suspicious substance at Birmingham ice cream plant proves non-threateningtag:blog.al.com,2009:/spotnews//857.21440092009-02-02T20:45:54Z2009-02-02T20:59:46ZSuspicious substance may be soapJeremy Gray -- Birmingham News
Suspicious substance may be soap