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Grant: Alabama's Green won't play against Arkansas
JaMychal Green has already boosted Alabama's mood, even though the All-Southeastern Conference forward won't be allowed back on the court for at least one more game. Crimson Tide freshman Trevor Lacey said the suspension of Green and Tony Mitchell -- the team's two most experienced players -- cast a pall over practices for a while.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:02:29 -0800

Alabama's Green won't suit up against Arkansas
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) JaMychal Green has already boosted Alabama's mood, even though the All-Southeastern Conference forward won't be allowed back on the court for at least one more game.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:09:15 -0800

American kids denied food stamps in Alabama under immigration law
Some U.S.-born children with parents who are illegal immigrants have been denied food stamps under Alabama's new immigration law, Southern Poverty Law Center President Richard Cohen told Yahoo News on Monday. Five people have called into the group's Alabama hotline to say they were denied food stamps because they couldn't prove they were legal residents, [...]
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:44:30 -0800

2012 Alabama Fishing Licenses and Fees
Fishing in Alabama can net some trophy-sized fish. There are many tournaments and contests held in the waters of Alabama, partially due to the prime fishing there. If you'd like to fish in Alabama, do so legally, by getting a fishing license.
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:43:00 -0800

Alabama's Tough Law On Immigration
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, United States (AP) - Hundreds of people packed the Alabama Statehouse courtyard on Tuesday to rally against the state's tough immigration law, with organizers saying they chose to send a message on Val-entine's Day that lawmakers need to love and respect immigrants.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:41:27 -0800

Grandmother, stepmother charged with running girl to death
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Two Alabama women were accused of murder on Wednesday for allegedly killing a young girl by forcing her to run for three hours without stopping, authorities said. The running was apparently a punishment for Savannah Hardin, 9, who died on Monday at Children's Hospital in Birmingham from dehydration and low sodium, a condition common in marathon runners, according ...
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:25:07 -0800

Immigrants trickling back to Alabama despite law
Ana Jimenez and her husband were so terrified of being sent back to their native Mexico when Alabama's tough crackdown on illegal immigrants took effect that they fled more than 2,000 miles (3,200 kilometers) to Los Angeles, cramming into a two-bedroom apartment with more than 20 other relatives.
Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:26:42 -0800

Do grandparents get visitation rights? Supreme Court declines case
Two Alabama grandparents have lost their bid to have court-ordered regular visits with their teenaged granddaughters.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:31:14 -0800

Immigrants Return to Alabama
When Alabama's immigration law went into effect in September, it sent shock waves throughout Hispanic communities within the state. Whole families left overnight, parents pulled their children out of school, and city centers became ghost towns as legal and illegal immigrants alike hid from police.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:56:12 -0800

Southern University defeats Alabama State 55-53
Derick Beltran scored 22 points and Southern University rallied to beat Alabama State 55-53 on Monday night. The Jaguars (15-13, 11-4 Southwestern Athletic Conference) trailed 44-38 with 6:37 remaining before going on a 14-2 run. They scored six straight to cap the run, going up 52-46 on Quinton Doggett's free throw with 21 seconds left.
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:02:30 -0800