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Alabama general fund spending on pace to exceed income by $171 million, lawmakers warned
Revenues will total an estimated $1.7 billion while budgeted spending will reach an estimate $1.88 billion for fiscal 2012, reported Norris Green, the interim legislative fiscal office director.
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Birmingham motorcyclist killed in west Jefferson County crash
Two other people were injured, including a 3-year-old boy.
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Second day of jury selection begins in bingo case
Most potential jurors gathered for the second day of jury selection in the State House vote-buying case said they are aware of the high-profile case they may be asked to decide.
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Pinson Valley student arrested with loaded gun at school
The gun was discovered in the student's book bag, but the student denied knowledge of the gun.
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Hats for Health, a teen's ministry, comforts preemies, cancer patients
Corinne Phillips, 14, of Gardendale has made more than 800 hats for premature babies and cancer patients through her ministry Hats for Health. She is now teaching others how to do the same.
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Birmingham jumpstart: Clay-Chalkville High student reports rape; State Bar fights for courts; more news
Stories worth reading.
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Alabama among 19 states with flu activity
No states have reported widespread flu outbreaks.
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Paul W. Greene, Northern District of Alabama chief US magistrate judge, to retire
Paul W. Greene, the chief U.S. magistrate judge for the Northern District of Alabama, will retire later this year after serving nearly a quarter century on the bench. The process is already under way to find his replacement.
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Metro Birmingham forecast: Sunny but cool
No rain expected this week.
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Alabama Legislature 2012: 'Tremendous challenge this year' as legislative session starts today (slideshow)
Charter schools and tax breaks are on the agenda.
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