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Daystar Family Church puts on Sunday show

April 25, 2011

By Lydia Seabol Avant, Staff Writer Published: Monday, April 25, 2011 at 3:30 a.m.   NORTHPORT | In a darkened auditorium filled with hundreds of churchgoers, a man depicting Jesus Christ hung on a cross, portraying the crucifixion. .art_main_pic { width:250px; float:left; clear:left; } As a spotlight followed the man, his limp body was taken [...]

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Essay contest deadline is today at TCHS

April 15, 2011

The Tuscaloosa Morning Rotary Club is holding its first four-way test essay contest.  All students are eligible.  Prizes of $500, $300 & $200 will be awarded.  The deadline is April 15th, this Friday.  See Mrs. Fox for details. (4/12-15) See news from TCHS at: http://tuscaloosa.tcs.schoolinsites.com/?PageName=LatestNews&Section=LatestNews&ItemID=16887&ISrc=School&Itype=News

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Business

Construction to begin on riverfront hotel

April 12, 2011

By Lydia Seabol Avant, Staff Writer Published: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 3:30 a.m. NORTHPORT | The Hampton Inn & Suites planned for Northport's riverfront could be open for business in about 15 months. .art_main_pic { width:250px; float:left; clear:left; } Construction of the hotel is slated to begin within 90 days, and the project should [...]

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‘Purse Man’ has a new home for his wares

March 28, 2011

By Tiffany Stanton Special to the Tuscaloosa News Published: Monday, March 28, 2011 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, March 28, 2011 at 12:06 a.m. If you’re in the new accessories and gift store at NorthCreek Plaza and think you’ve seen its Crimson Tide-themed purses, colorful hair bows and inexpensive gifts somewhere before, it’s likely [...]

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Churches

Daystar Family Church puts on Sunday show

April 25, 2011

By Lydia Seabol Avant, Staff Writer Published: Monday, April 25, 2011 at 3:30 a.m.   NORTHPORT | In a darkened auditorium filled with hundreds of churchgoers, a man depicting Jesus Christ hung on a cross, portraying the crucifixion. .art_main_pic { width:250px; float:left; clear:left; } As a spotlight followed the man, his limp body was taken [...]

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Blitz Build to finish new home for widow in one week

March 15, 2011

By Patrick Rupinski / Staff Writer Published: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 3:30 a.m.      NORTHPORT .art_main_pic { width:250px; float:left; clear:left; } Julie Ramm is taking time off from work this week to go to work. Ramm, an employee of the city of Northport, said she took vacation days because her children are out [...]

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Colleges

Community

Faucett Brothers Park to close for eight months

April 14, 2011

NORTHPORT | Faucett Brothers Park, 13040 Eugenia Faucett Drive in Northport, will be closed for about eight months beginning Sunday at dusk. The temporary closing will allow road construction and site preparation for the Faucett Brothers Activity Center.

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Senate passes Northport alcohol bill

April 8, 2011

Measure sent to governor; plan to allow a referendum on Sunday sales By Dana Beyerle  and Lydia Seabol Avant Staff Writers  MONTGOMERY | The Senate on Thursday approved a local House bill that would authorize a Sunday alcoholic beverage sales referendum in Northport. On a vote of 20-0, the Senate sent the bill to Gov. [...]

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Crime

Northport landlord charged in killing

April 13, 2011

By Stephanie Taylor / Staff Writer A 78-year-old Northport man has been accused of killing a 41-year-old woman whom he evicted from his home. Residents who live near the 1400 block of 10th Street in Northport called police when they saw Donna Melissa Brewer lying in the road around 1:50 a.m. Tuesday, said Capt. Loyd [...]

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Wanted man arrested in Tuscaloosa

March 29, 2011

Authorities have captured a Northport man whom they had been searching for since March 18. Members of the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force located Scottie Ray Clifton, 39, in Tuscaloosa on Monday. He was wanted by the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force and Tuscaloosa Police Department. Clifton was charged with possession of a controlled substance and [...]

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Events

Fish Fry Saturday

March 11, 2011

Fish Fry: 4-7 p.m. at Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department, 16780 Morman Road, Northport, off Alabama Highway 171. Plates are $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12 years of age. Matching funds by Modern Woodmen of America. Call 205-339-4541 or 205-339-4349.

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Tuesday, Mar. 1: Country music and dance

February 25, 2011

Country music and dance: 7 p.m. at Old Time Fireman Lodge, 12684 Old Time Fireman Drive, Northport, on Highway 171. Regular house and with guest singers welcome. 205-292-5770.

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Government

Senate passes Northport alcohol bill

April 8, 2011

Measure sent to governor; plan to allow a referendum on Sunday sales By Dana Beyerle  and Lydia Seabol Avant Staff Writers  MONTGOMERY | The Senate on Thursday approved a local House bill that would authorize a Sunday alcoholic beverage sales referendum in Northport. On a vote of 20-0, the Senate sent the bill to Gov. [...]

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Northport public works director hired

April 6, 2011

By Lydia Seabol Avant Staff Writer Published: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 3:30 a.m. NORTHPORT | The Northport City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved hiring a new public works director. Larry Wayne Ingram, who had been notified last week that he was the council's top pick, will start the position today. 'I'm looking forward [...]

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Schools

Essay contest deadline is today at TCHS

April 15, 2011

The Tuscaloosa Morning Rotary Club is holding its first four-way test essay contest.  All students are eligible.  Prizes of $500, $300 & $200 will be awarded.  The deadline is April 15th, this Friday.  See Mrs. Fox for details. (4/12-15) See news from TCHS at: http://tuscaloosa.tcs.schoolinsites.com/?PageName=LatestNews&Section=LatestNews&ItemID=16887&ISrc=School&Itype=News

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Northridge students are National Merit finalists

April 15, 2011

School News Congratulations are in order for Anondo Banerjee, Hamilton Cook, Tarif Haque, Owen Oneal, and Grace Tant who were named as National Merit Finalists for the 2010-2011 school year.  See Northridge High School news at: http://www.nhs.tusc.k12.al.us/

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