The Sunrise News Sampler

There could soon be an 890-person community storm shelter at the site of the old Holt Elementary on Alabama Avenue with the help of a $407,000 Federal Emergency Management Agency grant, which the Tuscaloosa County Commission was notified it will likely receive, according to the Tuscaloosa News.

Tax filing deadline is quickly approaching, and according tot he IRS, senior citizens and others can have their tax returns prepared and e-filed free through the Focus on Senior Citizens program at three area locations. To make an appointment and get information on what documents to bring, call 758-3393.

Gov. Bentley has signed legislation permitting the University of Alabama at Birmingham to do a study of marijuana derivative to treat seizures. The bill cleared the Legislature without a dissenting vote.

A legislative committee has approved a $5.9 billion education budget that would increase funding for education employees' health insurance but doesn't include a pay raise.

Chrysler has announced a recall of nearly 870,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango SUV's from the 2011 through 2014 model years because of a possible defect in the braking system.

General Motors CEO  Mary Barra faces more questioning on Capitol Hill today after telling a House subcommittee hearing that the automaker was slow in warning customers about a defective ignition switch that has been responsible for at least 13 deaths. GM recently recalled some 2.6 million cars.

A magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck off the northern coast of Chile yesterday, and Chileans are taking no chances as a tsunami warning was en effect all night. Landslides, power outages, fires, and other damage have been reported.

A gay caterer has filed suit against the Houston Rockets, saying the players threw anti-gay insults at him while he set up a buffet last season.