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Students relocate Westboro Baptist Church counter protest after pressure from UA administration

blog.al.com — TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- The organizers of a silent counter protest to Westboro Baptist Church's planned picketing of the University of Alabama have moved the event off campus, saying they felt pressure from UA officials.

Gulf Coast Beaches

al.com — Dennis Pillion | Brian Kelly | AL.com It's cash only this weekend at the Flora-Bama for the 29th annual Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast's Greatest Beach Party in Perdido Key and Orange Beach. Big crowds are are expected, and parking will be at a premium.

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Bower disappearance 'looks like an accident,' sheriff says

blog.al.com — TALLADEGA, Alabama -- The disappearance and death of Nick Bower "doesn't look like anything other than an accident," Talladega Sheriff Jimmy Kilgore said this afternoon, as authorities await the preliminary results of an autopsy. Bower, a Villa Rica, Ga. resident, went missing the night of May 4 at a campground at the Talladega Superspeedway.

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Gadsden grandmother breaks up altercation with shotgun, one wounded

blog.al.com — GADSDEN, Alabama -- Gadsden police are investigating an argument that resulted in one man being wounded last night. Capt. Bobby Jackson said the incident happened at 10:12 p.m. in the 3200 block of Stonewall Avenue. Witnesses said a 34-year-old man armed with a knife tried to start an altercation with three men, attempting to cut one of them.

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Report: Body found near Talladega Superspeedway confirmed as missing Georgia man Nick Bower

blog.al.com — TALLADEGA, Alabama -- The Anniston Star is reporting that authorities have found the body of missing Georgia man Nick Bower. According to the report, the body was found shortly before noon about one mile and a half from the speedway. The body has been taken to a forensic lab for identification will be determined.

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Truck runs into Tuscaloosa Days Inn, driver seriously injured

blog.al.com — TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- The driver of a truck that ran into a room at the Days Inn on Skyland Boulevard was seriously injured, Tuscaloosa police said. A witness told police that the man, who was driving a red Chevrolet Z71 heading west on Skyland Boulevard East, opened his door while his truck was stopped and fell out the driver's seat while appearing to reach out of the vehicle, said Tuscaloosa police spokesman Sgt.

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Anniston city inmates moved to new justice center (photos)

blog.al.com — ANNISTON, Alabama -- The City of Anniston's municipal inmates have been moved to the city's new 57,000-square-foot Justin Sollohub Justice Center, as the police department continues to move into the new facility. The police department announced the move today on its Facebook page.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill to open Strip location Tuesday

al.com — TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its second Tuscaloosa location on the Strip (1203 University Boulevard) on Tuesday at 11 a.m. This is Chipotle's second Tuscaloosa location, the first located at Midtown Village. The new 3,257 square-foot restaurant features seating for about 65 guests and will be open daily from 11 a.m.

Gulf Coast Beaches

al.com — Dennis Pillion | Brian Kelly | AL.com It's cash only this weekend at the Flora-Bama for the 29th annual Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast's Greatest Beach Party in Perdido Key and Orange Beach. Big crowds are are expected, and parking will be at a premium.