Alabama NewsLocal, regional, and statewide news continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Water Systems to be Digitally Mapped- July 8, 2008 Global Positioning System satellites will be used to digitally map Alabama's municipal and rural public water systems, providing a grid-like view of water lines that can aid water systems during shortages, help ...http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/water-systems-to-be-digitally-mapped?fromrss=1 Ala. police nab Mercedes-climbing goat- July 8, 2008 The goat was arrested, the Mercedes-Benz was assaulted and the dog came along for the ride.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/ala-police-nab-mercedes-climbing-goat?fromrss=1 At Least Six Die on State Roads over Holiday Weekend- July 7, 2008 Alabama state troopers say at least six people died in accidents on Alabama's roads and highways over the July 4th Holiday weekend.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/at-least-six-die-on-state-roads-over-holiday-weekend... AlabamaMississippi Lowest In Nation For Tax Collections- July 7, 2008 Alabama can again claim to have the nation's lowest state and local tax collections per person.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/alabama-mississippi-lowest-in-nation-for-tax-collect... UN Human Rights Council report singles out Alabama over death penalty- July 7, 2008 Take a look at the member states of the United Nations Human Rights Council and you'll find some of the worst human rights abusers in the world: China, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Cuba, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Egypt, ...http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/un-human-rights-council-report-singles-out-alabama-o... Alabama firefighters head to California to fight wildfires- July 7, 2008 Members of the Alabama All-Hazards Incident Management Team, which includes Birmingham and Hoover firefighters, left for California this morning to help battle a wildfire burning near Big Sur, according to a ...http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/alabama-firefighters-head-to-california-to-fight-wil... Trail recounts quest for civil rights- July 6, 2008 Alabama was ground zero for many of the struggles and conflicts of the civil rights movement.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/trail-recounts-quest-for-civil-rights?fromrss=1 NTSB investigating Alabama plane crash that killed 4- July 6, 2008 A small plane that crashed shortly after takeoff and killed four people had plenty of gas but sounded odd just before it went down, witnesses said.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/ntsb-investigating-alabama-plane-crash-that-killed-4... Remains in Alabama Freezer Believed to be Teen- July 6, 2008 Stay informed up to the minute. Sign up for Breaking News and What We're Working On emails from WSFA 12 News.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/remains-in-alabama-freezer-believed-to-be-teen?fromr... Gov. Riley Calls for Energy Independence in Fourth of July Message- July 5, 2008 As Americans celebrate Independence Day, Governor Bob Riley says Congress must take steps now to make America energy independent.http://www.topix.net/state/al/2008/07/gov-riley-calls-for-energy-independence-in-fourth-of... |