Talladega Co. coroner investigating child death

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Digital Producer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 9:57pm

TALLADEGA COUNTY, AL (WBRC)- The Talladega County Coroner's Office confirms that they are working on a child death investigation.

Investigators were called to a home on Pecanwood Drive near the Talladega-Calhoun County line Friday morning. The two-year-old was transported to Anniston Regional Medical Center and later pronounced dead.

The grandfather of the young boy didn't want to go to camera but tells FOX6 News that under the circumstances, his family is doing OK.

Several neighbors spoke with FOX6 News, sharing their shock.

"Just knowing that it happened to one of my neighbors really makes my heart go out to them," Tony Davis said.

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Your week in review: May 3

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Friday, May 3rd, 6:40 pm

(RNN) - Police said they arrested three people in connection with the Boston Marathon bombing attacks. Two of the students were roommates with Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the surviving suspect in the attacks. Azamat Tazhayakov and Dias Kadyrbayev, from Kazakhstan, were charged with obstruction of justice. Robel Phillipos, a U.S. citizen, was charged with making a false statement. Officials do not believe they helped planning the attack, but that they tried to cover up the crime after the fact.

NBA player Jason Collins has come out, saying he is gay. He is the first active openly gay athlete in the NBA.

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Talladega Co. Honda plant debuts redesigned Acura SUV

Submitted by Dixon Hayes, Fox 6 News Reporter, East Alabama Bureau

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 7:00pm

Workers surround the first Acura MDX to come off the line at the plant in Talladega County. Source: Dixon Hayes

LINCOLN, AL (WBRC)- Move over Mercedes, there's a new luxury SUV being made in Alabama.

Thursday, the first of the newly redesigned Acura MDX vehicles rolled off the assembly line at the Honda plant in Talladega County.

The midsized SUV got a ceremonial rollout and workers who drove off the new car gave high-fives all around. Governor Robert Bentley attended the ceremony as well.

"The reason that Alabama is so special is because we have in Alabama, the best workers of any state in the country," Bentley said. "When I see an Acura MDX, I will know that you made it."

Acura's newly redesigned, best-selling vehicle has already brought 400 new workers and a $400 million investment to Lincoln, where the car is now the plant's most technically advanced vehicle. It will be assembled exclusively in Lincoln.

Honda officials say it's now the most technically advanced vehicle ever made at the plant.

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All Around Town Catering's Southwest Chicken with Salsa Infused Rice

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Tuesday, April 30th, 3:47 pm

All Around Town Catering's Southwest Chicken with Salsa Infused Rice [Cinco de Mayo]

Made by Mark Giorgi

4 boneless skinless chicken breast, marinated in olive oil and soy sauce

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 cup diced bell pepper

1/2 cup diced onion

2 cups corn off the cob

1 Tbsp garlic

Blend of cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper

2 cups cooked rice

Dos Equis Amber lager

You want to get your oil hot and add corn until it starts to pop along with your bell pepper and onion. You can season your rice with the spice blend and salsa. Stir that up really well. Add a bit of amber lager to your corn to calm it down a bit. It will add a great flavor to it. Serve chicken over rice and the corn will be a perfect side. Will be great for Cinco de Mayo!

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Ala. follows up Best BBQ Bracket contest with Sauce-Off competition

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 1:58pm

Ala. follows up Best BBQ Bracket contest with Sauce-Off competition

MONTGOMERY, AL - Community leaders in four Alabama cities will sample local barbecue sauces and send regional winners to the "BBQ Sauce-Off" championship on May 18 in Birmingham.

The regional competitions will begin May 4 in downtown Montgomery at the Southern Makers Festival and in Mobile at the Market on the Square. The following Saturday competitions will be held in Decatur at the Decatur/Morgan County Farmers Market and in Tuscaloosa at the Tuscaloosa River Market.

Alabama Tourism Department's Brian Jones said the Sauce-Off is a follow up to the popular BBQ Bracket contest on Facebook that state tourism did last month. "We had more than 81,000 votes cast on our Alabama Food Facebook page with Jim ‘N Nick's ending up as our state winner. The BBQ Bracket was like a hit movie and the Sauce-Off is our sequel," Jones said.

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McCarron named honorary pace car driver at Talladega Superspeedway

Submitted by Nate Hall on Tuesday, April 30th, 1:33 pm

A.J. McCarron (Photo: Talladega Superspeedway)

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- Fans of Crimson Tide football and NASCAR may want to sit down for this news. Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron will be serving as the honorary pace car driver for the Aaron's 499 at Talledega Superspeedway on May 5.

McCarron will be behind the wheel of a special Ford Mustang GT and lead the field of 43 cars around the 33-degree banking before the start of the race.

""I have enjoyed races at Talladega before and have always had a passion to get up to speed on the track," said the two-time National Champion quarterback. "This is an incredible opportunity, and to be able to do it in front of the most famous drivers in the world, is something I am really looking forward to."

Recently at this year's A-Day game, a new paint scheme was revealed for racer Michael Waltrip's No. 55 Toyota that celebrated UA's recent National Championship. Waltrip will compete in the Aaron's 499 in the same car.

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FDA warns of dangers with temporary tattoos

Submitted by Ronda Robinson, Fox 6 News Reporter

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 9:52am

FDA warns of dangers with temporary tattoos

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- Temporary tattoos may be more than cool or cute. In a special "On Your Side" report, Ronda Robinson explains why the FDA says temporary tattoos can cause permanent damage.

"My first tattoo came when i was 19." You could say body art has become a form of expression for Jennifer Poole. She didn't stop there. She got a teddy bear tattoo, two lady bugs, a butterfly and a cross wrapped with a pink ribbon.

"We thought I had breast cancer. We spent a week not knowing so it changed my perspective. It gave me a new found respect for women who do suffer from breast cancer." She said.

On her leg, Poole displays a wolf howling at the moon that was supposed to be a temporary tattoo.

"I don't like the temporary tattoos at all. After they are on can't get them off. it irritates skin, left welts."

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