Peterson News

School Bus Seat Belt Study Update

WIAT-TV Birmingham - Thu Nov 19

In response to the horrific bus crash in Huntsville in 2006, Governor Bob Riley put together a school bus safety committee, to determine if seat belts on the buses would make the children safer.

Auto supply plant planned for Ala.

The Gadsden Times - Thu Nov 19

Published: Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 10:07 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 10:07 a.m. Automotive supplier Faurecia North America says it will build a $15 million plant in Tuscaloosa County to make parts for the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vance.

County Courthouse renovations approved, ready for bid

Tuscaloosa News - Thu Nov 19

Published: Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 11:44 p.m. TUSCALOOSA The next round of renovations for the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse is ready to begin.

Council approves plans for River Market development

Tuscaloosa News - Wed Nov 18

Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 11:13 p.m. TUSCALOOSA The Tuscaloosa City Council unanimously approved riverfront development plans for the Tuscaloosa River Market project Tuesday.

Nonprofit agencies earn foundation grants

Tuscaloosa News - Tue Nov 17

Published: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 9:04 p.m. TUSCALOOSA The Community Foundation of West Alabama has awarded grants to several area nonprofit agencies.

GOP candidate for PSC to speak at meeting Thursday

Tuscaloosa News - Mon Nov 16

Published: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 10:49 p.m. TUSCALOOSA Steven Evans, a financial adviser from Dothan and a Republican candidate for the Public Service Commission, will address the cap-and-trade bill under consideration by Congress during the Republican Women of Tuscaloosa County's ...

Woman attacked early Saturday in bar on Strip

Tuscaloosa News - Mon Nov 16

Published: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 10:48 p.m. TUSCALOOSA Investigators are reviewing security footage from Rounders bar on the Strip, where a woman was attacked early Saturday morning.

County school official promoted

Tuscaloosa News - Mon Nov 16

Published: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 10:39 p.m. TUSCALOOSA Barbara Spencer, formerly the assistant superintendent of personnel for the Tuscaloosa County School System, was appointed the system's new deputy superintendent Friday.

Nurse layoff worries Sprayberry parents

Tuscaloosa News - Sun Nov 15

Published: Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 11:06 p.m. TUSCALOOSA SCHOOL NURSING CUTS This Year Nursing positions cut: 5 Amount saved: $205,845 Last Year Nursing positions cut: 10 Amount saved: $243,936 Reaction 'These nurses at Sprayberry have saved my child's life multiple times.

Stillman parade draws homecoming crowd

Tuscaloosa News - Sat Nov 14

Published: Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 9:40 p.m. As the thump of bass drums and the low whine of a swaying brass section drew closer, some of the several hundred people gathered along Greensboro Avenue on Saturday morning flooded into the street.