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Phillips graduation to remain on campus

The senior class of Phillips High School will be graduating on their campus tonight at 7 p.m. A train derailment near the school earlier in the day had officials questioning whether commencement … more

By Lisa Singleton-Rickman
The TimesDaily

@TD_LSRickman | 5/23/13 | 117 views

Franklin County man indicted for sexual abuse of a child

TUSCUMBIA — Authorities said a Franklin County man is in jail after he was arrested on a grand jury indictment for child abuse. Christopher Hubert Martin, 30, Franklin 63, Russellville, was … more

By Tom Smith
The TimesDaily

@TD_TomSmith | 5/23/13 | 348 views

School evacuated after train derails

BEAR CREEK — Students at Phillips High School got an unexpected field trip this afternoon when a northbound train derailed near the school. “Everyone is fine, and no one was every in danger, … more

By Tom Smith
The TimesDaily

@TD_TomSmith | 5/23/13 | 1098 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

@dd_marysell | 5/23/13 | 197 views

Cherokee not expecting less revenue after Tishomingo vote

CHEROKEE — Mayor Terry Cosby says he doesn’t expect the town to be adversely affected financially by the legalization of alcohol sales in neighboring Tishomingo County, Miss. As of Tuesday, … more

By Lisa Singleton-Rickman
The TimesDaily

@TD_LSRickman | 5/23/13 | 323 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 | 361 views

Men accused of hacking soldier to death had been investigated

LONDON (AP) — Two men accused of butchering a British soldier had been investigated previously by security services, a British official said today, as investigators searched several locations and … more

5/23/13 | 630 views

2 local men killed in traffic accident

WAYNESBORO, Tenn. — Two Alabama men — one from Lauderdale County and one from Colbert County — were killed in a late afternoon wreck Wednesday, authorities said. Officials with the Tennessee … more

By Tom Smith
The TimesDaily

@TD_TomSmith | 5/23/13 | 4111 views

A helping hand

RUSSELLVILLE — When Tony Hodge heard and saw the death and destruction left from Monday’s tornado in Oklahoma, he could relate to what survivors and rescue workers were enduring. more

By Tom Smith
The TimesDaily

@TD_TomSmith | 5/23/13 | 476 views