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TUSCALOOSA | The man who shot and killed a would-be robber late last year now faces federal allegations of illegally sending money out of the country. Jack Mohamed S. Mused was arrested Thursday on charges of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business and trafficking counterfeit goods. Mused, 29, was taken into custody about 8 a.m. today at his place of business, the Raceway convenience store on McFarland Boulevard, authorities said.Members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Terrorism Task Force arrested him, but details regarding what he did to justify the charges...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala., February 28, 2005—In a remarkable display of intellectual independence and moral courage, the University of Alabama (UA) Student Senate last week passed a “free speech” resolution that directly opposes a “hate speech” resolution passed by UA’s Faculty Senate last fall. Recognizing that the faculty’s “hate speech” resolution was a thinly veiled call for a speech code, the students’ resolution urges the UA administration and faculty “to adopt policies that explicitly protect free speech for all students at the University of Alabama.” The students’ move comes after close consultation with the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) and...

Downtown Tuscaloosa due for a makeover City approves plan to begin $80 million project By Adrienne Nettles Staff Writer July 09, 2003 The project The city and federal government plan to build upscale offices, condominiums, restaurants and a parking garage, all anchored by a new federal court building with a pond and pedestrian promenade, to an area bordered by University Boulevard, 20th Avenue, Sixth Street, Ninth Street, 22nd Avenue and 23rd Avenue. TUSCALOOSA | City Council took the first step Tuesday toward an $80 million joint venture between the city and federal government to revitalize a seven-block area of downtown...

Today on the University of Alabama Campus, a rally to show support for President Bush and our military will be held. The time is from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The location is the Gorgas Library, on the steps. Y'all come!

Arrest made in Pickens assault By Robert DeWitt Staff Writer June 13, 2002   CARROLLTON | An incident touted nationally as a possible hate crime has apparently turned out to be an assault resulting from a domestic dispute.Law enforcement officers arrested Kimberly King, 26, of Aliceville at about 6 p.m. Wednesday, Pickens County District Attorney Chris McCool said. King is charged with attempted murder in connection with a knife attack on her boyfriend, Rodney Outlaw, authorities said. Outlaw received severe injuries to his buttocks and arms.Initial news reports Tuesday said Outlaw was dragged behind a vehicle, bringing to mind James...