Alabama immigration crackdown costs state up to $11 bln: study
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama's crackdown on illegal immigrants, widely seen as the toughest in the United States, has cost the state's economy up to $10.8 billion, according to a new study. The Alabama law, passed in June, requires police to detain people they suspect of being in the U.S. illegally if they cannot produce proper documentation when stopped for any reason, among other ...
Alabama immigration crackdown costing state billions: study
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - Alabama's crackdown on illegal immigrants, widely seen as the toughest in the United States, could cost the state's economy up to $10.8 billion, according to a new study. The Alabama law, passed in June, requires police to detain people they suspect of being in the U.S. illegally if they cannot produce proper documentation when stopped for any reason, among other ...
Mercedes-Benz Selects 40 Students for Inaugural Class of Industrial Mechatronics Program
-- Top 40 students chosen from among more than 230 applicants. -- Program combines classroom instruction at Shelton State Community College and on-the-job training at Mercedes-Benz plant. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Mercedes-Benz plant has launched its first class of students as part of the Mercedes-Benz Industrial Mechatronics Program. The 40 candidates took part in orientation January 4th and 5th ...
One Direction lads hurt as tour bus is hit by a car
BOY band's people carrier was hit as they returned to their hotel from Birmingham gig
Insight: As Africa's consumers rise, so does inequality
NAIROBI (Reuters) - In a cafe on the terrace of a Nairobi mall, well-heeled Kenyans sip coffee as shoppers in the car park navigate between BMW X5s, Toyota Land Cruisers and Mercedes. A nearby cinema last month advertised an array of Hollywood fare including Brad Pitt's "Moneyball." Sales at this Java House outlet along the Ngong Road were up last year, says Kevin Ashley, a Californian who co ...
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Shelby County was well represented on the field at the Bowl Championship Series National Championship this year. Donning sequins and wielding instruments Shelby County High School alumni had an unforgettable experience.
UA System Chancellor Malcom Portera to retire
The longest-serving chancellor of the University of Alabama System announced Monday that he plans to retire. Malcolm Portera spent the past 10 years at the helm of the system that includes campuses in Tuscaloosa, Birmingham and Huntsville.
Car clamper from hell facing jail after hiding tickets to fine people £300 even though they were parked LEGALLY
Rogue car clamper Marcus Foley, 20, (pictured), from Birmingham, is facing jail for towing away the cars of motorists - after swiping their legitimate parking tickets.