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Maxwell AFB conference canceled
Travel costs undercut Air Force IT conference, one of the largest gatherings slated for Montgomery. — Montgomery Advertiser
Troubles on troubles for Jefferson County
Financially floundering Jefferson County can't pay its bills because its computer server broke and there's no money to fix it. — Information Age
Investment fund wants court action
Investment fund that bought Country Crossing bonds seeks U.S. Supreme Court action to recoup its losses. — Dothan Eagle
Oysters for prosperity
Duke study recommends using BP funds for oyster reef restoration, saying any investment could yield quadruple returns. — Mississippi Press
Canceled movie in Tuscaloosa makes international headlines
The decision by Tuscaloosa's arts council to cancel showing of a Norwegian film with teen sexuality themes has brought reactions at home and abroad. — Tuscaloosa News
State grant to help Russellville plan
The city of Russellville in Franklin County has received a $50,000 grant from the state Department of Community Affairs to study improvements to neighborhoods and economic viability. — Times Daily
Credit unions flourish
Trade group says credit union membership is up by 20,000 and assets have reached their highest level ever at $17.5 billion this quarter. — Birmingham News
Children's ranks high
Birmingham's Children's Hospital will be ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, which will publish rankings in August. — Birmingham Business Journal
New eatery at the beach
Baumhower's and Aloha Hospitality have opened an additional restaurant at The Wharf in Orange Beach; their second in two months. — Baumhower's Press Release
