* Earl Warren was a staunch Republican who nonetheless forged a progressive social vision as chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. How did this happen? In “Justice for All,” Jim Newton takes the measure of this independent life.
BIRMINGHAM -- Enrollment in Birmingham schools has fallen below 30,000 for the first time in decades while neighboring Shelby County reports a 5 percent growth spurt since last year to 25,887.
PRATTVILLE -- The Albert brothers may argue over their plays, whether Prattville's offense or defense is better, who gets the first helping of dinner or who is the best athlete.
BIRMINGHAM -- Elizabeth Brennan doesn't flinch when nurse Denise Smith gives her a shot of insulin. After all, she's been going through this same regimen at Oak Mountain Elementary School for two years.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Elizabeth Brennan doesn't flinch when nurse Denise Smith gives her a shot of insulin. After all, she's been going through this same regimen at Oak Mountain Elementary School for two years.
The Birmingham school system has lost 818 students since last year, dipping below 30,000 for the first time in decades. Birmingham's enrollment this week was 29,566, a 3 percent drop compared to the total taken last fall. The system had 70,000 students in the early 1970s.
President Bush on Thursday said, "I am proud to stand with one of the nation's finest governors, and ask for your help in reelecting Bob Riley as Governor of Alabama. ... He deserves to be reelected because he's got a record he can run on. He has made you proud. He listens to the people. He shares your values for the good of Alabama and for the good of all citizens, regardless of their political
