The Sunrise News Sampler

Last week, 60-year-old Mary Prince was arrested and charged with sexually abusing boys in her neighborhood. Two of her victims are said to be 9- and 14-years-old. Prince was placed in the Tuscaloosa County Jail with bond set at $45,000.

A campaign offering flu shots to University of Alabama students, faculty and staff begins today, as College of Community Health Sciences Dean Dr. Richard Shreiffer says the vaccine is the first and most important step to prevent the flu.

This morning, Governor Bentley is expected to announce the creation of the Alabama Small Business Commission, which is expected to help small business startups throughout the state and assist existing businesses in their expansion efforts.

Alabama Department of Corrections deputy commissioner of women's services Wendy Williams says she's using her position to improve worker education and inmate safety in women's prisons.

The widening gap between the wealthiest Americans and everyone else is taking its toll on state governments by limiting tax revenue. Standard & Poor's says income for the wealthy has accelerated, but the wealthy is able to shield much of their income from taxes while income for everyone else hasn't kept up with inflation.

The Justice Department is launching a series of pilot programs, involving religious leaders, prosecutors and community representatives, to address American extremists intent on joining the fighting in countries such as Syria and Iraq. The White House will host a summit on the topic next month.

Beyonce is officially on pregnancy watch, as during a concert in Paris Friday night, her husband Jay Z changed the lyrics in one song that tipped fans to the possibility of a second pregnancy for the family.

"No Good Deed" led the weekend box office with an estimated $24.5 million while "Dolphin Tale 2" debuted in second place with $16.5 million.