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• Chicago Construction Accident Kills One

  Shannon Weidemann | May 26, 2008 10:23 AM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL

  A man fell in a construction accident on the north end of Chicago and died on Sunday. It is believed he fell at least three stories to the ground. He was a resident of Chicago. The man fell...

• Plantersville Teen Dies in Car Accident

  Shannon Weidemann | May 22, 2008 8:26 PM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL

  A senior from Dallas County High School was killed in a car accident after his pickup truck hit a school bus. He was set to graduate with his class this week. The accident happened on Alabama 22...

• Alabama among worst in nursing home deficiency reporting

  Wendi Lewis | May 16, 2008 3:35 PM | 1 CommentMontgomery, AL

  A review of the nation's nursing home inspection reports by the Congressional Government Accountability Office (GAO) lists Alabama among nine states with the worst records of nursing home inspection accuracy, saying inspectors missed serious problems in more than 25 percent of all inspections from 2002-2007. The report said most states still fared dismally, missing at least one serious deficiency in 15 percent of all inspections.

• Pens Sold at Michaels Recalled for Lead

  Shannon Weidemann | May 15, 2008 10:44 AM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL

  Seasonal pens sold for $1 at Michaels stores around the country have been recalled due to lead. The coating on the recalled pens contains lead at a level that exceeds federal safety standards. The...

• Immediate action necessary in Central United class action

  Wendi Lewis | May 14, 2008 5:39 PM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL

  A class action notice known as Skelton v. Central United Life Insurance Company was mailed to policyholders who possessed a cancer policy during the time frame of February 2003 through April 2008. Policyholders must opt out of this class action by June 3, 2008, if they wish to pursue an individual claim.

• New web site seeks to raise mesothelioma awareness

  Wendi Lewis | May 14, 2008 5:28 PM | 5 CommentsMontgomery, AL

  In February 2008 Beasley Allen launched a new web log, or “blog” site, www.mymeso.org, dedicated to providing information about mesothelioma, as well as asbestos and related asbestos diseases such as asbestosis, and also lung cancer in general. The site is designed to raise mesothelioma awareness and provide a network of support for those facing this diagnosis.

• Three Car Accident near Attalla

  Shannon Weidemann | May 09, 2008 9:37 AM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL

  Two people were injured when three cars collided in Etowah County. The car accident happened on Interstate 59 yesterday afternoon. The cars were on an overpass for Alabama Highway 77. The...

• Alabama Motorcyclist Dies at Bike Week

  Shannon Weidemann | May 06, 2008 9:45 AM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL

  An Alabama man visiting Panama City Beach, Florida for Bike Week was killed in a motorcycle accident. He ran into a motorcycle that was traveling in front of him that stopped to turn. The victim...

• Table Saw Recalled by Black & Decker

  Shannon Weidemann | April 30, 2008 10:25 AM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL

  A portable table saw made by Black & Decker has been recalled. The recalled table saw could cut consumers due to a faulty part. The table saws were sold under the DeWalt brand name and involves...

• Phil Campbell Car Accident Kills Two

  Shannon Weidemann | April 28, 2008 9:00 AM | 0 CommentsMontgomery, AL

  Two people were killed in a car accident in Phil Campbell on Friday night. The car burst into flames, making identification of the victims difficult. The accident happened on Alabama 13. The victims...