Florence, Ala. | Friday, May 24, 2013
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Bice sees fight over failing-schools list
MONTGOMERY — State Superintendent Tommy Bice said Thursday he expects to have a list of schools deemed “failing” under the Alabama Accountability Act by June 13. But he said he will “fall … more
By Mary Sell
The TimesDaily

| 5/24/13 | 96 views
Justice Department has concerns with Accountability Act, Bice says
MONTGOMERY — State Superintendent Tommy Bice said today that the U.S. Department of Justice has contacted the state department of education twice in recent weeks with questions about the state’s … more
By Mary Sell
The TimesDaily

| 5/23/13 | 426 views
‘Failing’ schools list to be ready by June 13
MONTGOMERY — State Department of Education officials said today they will have a list of schools that are deemed “failing” under the state’s new Accountability Act by June 13. Alabama … more
5/23/13 | 469 views
Alabama governor signs bill on carrying guns
MONTGOMERY (AP) — Alabama’s governor has signed legislation that expands where people can carry guns in Alabama. The bill by Republican Sen. Scott Beason of Gardendale passed the Legislature … more
5/22/13 | 1710 views
Alabama's tuition plan starting reduced payments
MONTGOMERY — The financial outlook for Alabama's prepaid-college-tuition plan has turned around since the state's highest court ruled the program can pay tuition at fall 2010 rates rather than … more
By Phillip Rawls
Associated Press | 5/22/13 | 959 views
View of session depends on party label
MONTGOMERY — Shortly after the Legislature’s 2013 session ended, the public address system in the Senate began playing a recording of Otis Redding singing the bluesy lyric, “They … more
By Phillip Rawls
Associated Press | 5/22/13 | 270 views
Franklin schools to begin work on security teams
MONTGOMERY — Franklin County Schools Superintendent Gary Williams said Tuesday he hopes to have a volunteer security force at each school by the start of the next academic year, but that will … more
By Mary Sell
The TimesDaily

| 5/22/13 | 577 views
Alabama courts face layoffs without extra money
MONTGOMERY (AP) — Alabama's chief justice expects to lay off 150 employees after the state's new fiscal year starts Oct. 1 unless the court system gets more money than the Legislature … more
5/21/13 | 558 views
Republicans happy with session but Democrats aren’t
MONTGOMERY (AP) — Shortly after the Legislature's 2013 session ended, the public address system in the Senate began playing a recording of Otis Redding singing the bluesy lyrics of "They call me … more
5/21/13 | 508 views
State voters can decide on foreign law protections
MONTGOMERY (AP) — In a swift-moving late-night session, the Alabama Legislature approved a bill that will put a Constitutional amendment in the hands of the voters. If passed, the amendment … more
5/21/13 | 415 views
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Spring Valley Vol. Fire Dept. Benefit for Carlos Stanfield
Natchez Trace Harley-Davidson
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Northwest Alabama Backgammon Club
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Overeaters Anonymous
First Cumberland Presbyterian
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