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Hangover 2 Review

June 27, 2011

Blake Temple   Hangover 2 Review   “I have never been so let down by a movie, until I walked out of the theatre after watching the Hangover 2,” said Jared Vinson, a displeased audience member.   Most of the viewers were shocked and wondered how bad things could happen to such a good comedy. [...]

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DHR lends helping hands during crisis

June 20, 2011

  By David Haugen Special to TuscNeighbors.com   TUSCALOOSA | David Massey wakes up every morning dedicated to the aid of children and families in need in the Tuscaloosa community. In the aftermath of the April 27 tornadoes that devastated not only Tuscaloosa, but also the entire state of Alabama, Massey’s duty became a true [...]

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Business

Hawk’s granted liquor license

April 20, 2011

After earlier denial, owner and council agree to some limits By Jason Morton  / Staff Writer Published: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 3:30 a.m.   TUSCALOOSA | About two months after a split council rejected a liquor license for a Hargrove Road business, a unanimous City Council reversed that decision Tuesday night. Hawk’s Sports Bar [...]

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Employees shocked over Partlow closure

March 8, 2011

TUSCALOOSA | About eight years ago, when her two brothers, both of them with intellectual disabilities, were relocated from Decatur to the W.D. Partlow Developmental Center, Karen Gritzmacher was told she would never again have to move them to another mental health institution. .art_main_pic { width:250px; float:left; clear:left; } She said state officials assured of [...]

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Churches

Colleges

Community

Partlow clients begin to move out

April 25, 2011

By Lydia Seabol Avant  / Staff Writer Published: Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 3:30 a.m. TUSCALOOSA | As the state prepares to close W.D. Partlow Developmental Center in the near future, its residents are already being moved into the community. .art_main_pic { width:250px; float:left; clear:left; } Four residents have been moved from Partlow since March [...]

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Alberta post office case set for hearing

April 14, 2011

City wants site  to be reopened By Jason Morton / Staff Writer   TUSCALOOSA | A federal court hearing has been set for June 15 to hear arguments on whether the Eastside post office in Alberta should be reopened. The hearing before U.S. Chief Judge Sharon Lovelace Blackburn will allow the city of Tuscaloosa, as [...]

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Crime

Woman who died in house fire identified

April 14, 2011

TUSCALOOSA | Investigators have released the name of a woman who was found dead in a house that burned on 34th Avenue East earlier this month. Christin Nicole Robertson, 29, was killed before her Alberta home was set on fire, said Capt. Loyd Baker of the Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit. Neighbors saw flames at [...]

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Homicide at scene of house fire

April 7, 2011

By Jason Morton Staff Writer Published: Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 3:30 a.m. TUSCALOOSA | An autopsy has revealed that a woman found dead inside a burning house on April 2 was the victim of a homicide. Capt. Loyd Baker of the Tuscaloosa County Metro Homicide Unit said Wednesday that authorities believe the fire at [...]

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Events

Annual Arboretum Plant Sale on April 10

April 4, 2011

By Margaret Clevenger / Special to The Tuscaloosa News What: University of Alabama Arboretum annual spring plant sale When: Sunday, April 10, 1 to 4 p.m. Members can enter at noon and get a 10 percent discount on plants. Anyone who wants to become a member can also do so at noon.  Where: Parking lot [...]

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Wednesday, Mar. 2 Event: Peace vigil

February 28, 2011

Peace Vigil: Noon at the corner of 15th Street and McFarland Boulevard. Call 205-454-8797.

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Government

VA center strives for spa-like feel

April 26, 2011

By Lydia Seabol Avant / Staff Writer Published: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 3:30 a.m.   TUSCALOOSA | The construction of one wing of a new community living center at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center is complete — and it’s unlike a traditional nursing home. .art_main_pic { width:250px; float:left; clear:left; } The new wing, [...]

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Alberta post office case set for hearing

April 14, 2011

City wants site  to be reopened By Jason Morton / Staff Writer   TUSCALOOSA | A federal court hearing has been set for June 15 to hear arguments on whether the Eastside post office in Alberta should be reopened. The hearing before U.S. Chief Judge Sharon Lovelace Blackburn will allow the city of Tuscaloosa, as [...]

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Schools

Bryant student wins scholarship

April 15, 2011

Congratulations to Neil Chakraborti for winning the Yvonne Ballentine Memorial Reflections Scholarship. See other news from Paul W. Bryant High School at: http://www.bhs.tusc.k12.al.us/home/announcements.htm

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Fourteen Bryant students charged in fight

April 13, 2011

By Jamon Smith / Staff Writer   TUSCALOOSA | Fourteen Paul W. Bryant High students were arrested Tuesday morning after fighting in the school's cafeteria during breakfast. Lt. Brad Mason, spokesman for the Tuscaloosa Police Department, said that several students were charged with disorderly conduct, among other unspecified charges. Though he didn't say what the [...]

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