On Monday, March 17, the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama will host a luncheon at the Indian Hills Country Club, featuring Congresswoman Terri Sewell. The luncheon will begin at 11:30am, and reservations must be made by March 13.

This weekend marks the city-wide Black History Celebration at Central High School, presenting the play "Getting Outta Bombingham," a tribute to the civil rights marchers. In addition, 100 influential Tuscaloosans will be honored, and Bloody Tuesday will be commemorated. Admission is free and the programs begin at 6:30 both this evening and tomorrow.

The Alabama Senate has approved a $5.9 billion education budget that would fund a one-time bonus of 1 percent for public school employees and add 250 teachers in middle schools. The bill now goes to the House.

The Alabama Senate has approved open meetings legislation sought by the Alabama Press Association and the governor.

Government officials say Al-Qaida is getting ready to relaunch itself in earnest once the United States and international forces withdraw from Afghanistan.

President Obama will ask Congress to approve spending more than $5 billion on medical training to turn out about 13,000 primary care providers in underserved areas, including rural communities, over the next 10 years. The proposal will be in the budget the president sends to Congress next week.

Six people, including country artist Hank Locklin, jazz musician Sun Ra, and singer Candi Staton are scheduled for induction into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame.

Former New Orleans Saints star and NFL Network commentator Darren Sharper voluntarily surrendered to police late yesterday after they issued an arrest warrant for the alleged rapes of two women last year.

Tim Tebow may have landed Ohio State in a mound of trouble as an 8-second phone call reportedly violated NCAA rules.

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