Montgomery, AL News

May 19, 2013   |   yesworld.my Ala. video highlights dropout prevention efforts image

Documentary 'Inspiring ASPIRE' offers student perspective on dropout problem MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — At the end of a movie, it's rare to see an entire audience sticking around in the darkened theater to watch the credits....

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May 19, 2013   |   inquiringminds.cc Eddie Floyd – Knock On Wood

.. Uploaded on Feb 1, 2011 Eddie Floyd (born Eddie Lee Floyd, June 25, 1935, Montgomery, Alabama) is a soul/R&B singer and songwriter, best known for his work on the Stax record label in the 1960s and 1970s and … Continue...

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May 19, 2013   |   wtvy.com Regional News: Hunting Accident; Flooding; New Leads in Cold Case Child's Murder

man shot in the groin at an Alabama hunting camp may have been mistaken for wild game... judge has overturned a Troy man's two rape convictions... flash flooding across roads occurred earlier Saturday in eastern Alabama... Fla....

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May 18, 2013   |   peoplesworld.org Comment by 'upviqslx' on Coming to terms with the Confederacy

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May 18, 2013   |   al.com 50 percent chance of showers, high around 86 expected today in Montgomery

There is a 20 percent chance of showers tonight as well with a low near 66. (NOAA) MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- There is a 50 percent chance of showers today after 1 p.m. in Montgomery, according to the National Weather Service . The... All similar articles: 173 »

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May 17, 2013   |   al.com 30 percent chance of rain, low around 66 expected in Montgomery tonight

There is a 50 percent chance of rain on Saturday night as well with a low near 67. (NOAA) MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- There is a 30 percent chance of rain in Montgomery tonight, according to the National Weather Service . The low...

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May 18, 2013   |   besthelpservices.com About The Powder Coating Process

Except for beverages and food products, every product is usually painted in order for to have a very presentable or attractive appearance. One more reason why products are painted so their surface will not be easily damaged....

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May 18, 2013   |   myfoxal.com Ala. governor seeks votes on delaying tax credits image

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Robert Bentley is spending the weekend trying to round up legislative support for his proposal to delay Alabama's new private school tax credits for two years. Bentley spoke Saturday at the Alabama... All similar articles: 54 »

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May 18, 2013   |   al.com Man accused of shooting wife in Montgomery's 24th homicide of the year

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- A Montgomery man faces murder charges after police say he shot his wife in the 3900 Block of Oak Street last night. The report says Shamieka A. Brown, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot...

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May 18, 2013   |   myfoxal.com Kennedy tries new strategy for Ala. Democrats

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Since he quit his post as chairman of the state Democratic Party a month ago, Mark Kennedy has formed a new office, established a website and amassed a growing list of volunteers as he and several other...

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May 18, 2013   |   wtvy.com Gov. Robert Bentley Seeks Votes on Delaying Tax Credits

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Gov. Robert Bentley is spending the weekend trying to round up legislative support for his proposal to delay Alabama's new private school tax credits for two years. Bentley spoke Saturday at the Alabama...

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May 18, 2013   |   yesworld.my Ala. Supreme Court reinstates $3.2 million verdict image

Alabama Supreme Court reinstates $3.2 million verdict in medical malpractice case MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Supreme Court has reinstated a $3.2 million malpractice verdict awarded to the estate of a Montgomery woman...

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May 18, 2013   |   al.com Class 6A baseball championship: Pelham 3, Hewitt-Trussville 2

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Alex Urban singled to scored Fletcher Johnson from second in the bottom of the seventh inning, sending Pelham to a 3-2 victory over Hewitt-Trussville in game one of the Class 6A championship series at...

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May 17, 2013   |   wtvy.com 3 Wiregrass Students Awarded Jimmy Rane Scholarships

MONTGOMERY, AL - Since 2000, the Jimmy Rane Scholarship Foundation has provided more than 230 students with a chance to continue their education. Thursday night in Montgomery, the tradition continued. Students from all across...

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May 17, 2013   |   al.com Capri Theatre to screen Spanish comedy "No" tonight in Montgomery

the Spanish film will have English subtitles. (Capri) MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- The Capri Theatre will begin screening the Spanish comedy "No" tonight at 7 p.m. in Montgomery. The theatre provided the following description of the...

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May 17, 2013   |   local15tv.com Alabama Unemployment Drops to 6.9 Percent

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) Alabama's unemployment rate has dipped to 6.9 percent. Gov. Robert Bentley said the preliminary April rate is below the 7.2 percent recorded in March and the 7.4 percent measured a year ago. Bentley said... All similar articles: 986 »

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May 17, 2013   |   timesfreepress.com Alabama unemployment drops to 6.9 percent

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama’s unemployment rate has dipped to 6.9 percent. Gov. Robert Bentley said the preliminary April rate is below the 7.2 percent recorded in March and the 7.4 percent measured a year ago. Bentley said the...

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May 17, 2013   |   al.com Existing Alabama laws, public awareness already effective tools to combat impaired driving,... image

In this June 27, 2011 photo, Alabama Department of Public Safety's Sgt. Steve Jarrett talks to a driver he stopped for not wearing a seat belt in Montgomery, Ala. (AP Photo/Montgomery Advertiser, Lloyd Gallman) BIRMINGHAM,... All similar articles: 68 »

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May 17, 2013   |   al.com Montgomery Police to begin saturation patrols on Monday to catch motorists who aren't buckled up

Patrol officers will begin saturation patrols on Monday, May 20 as a part of the national Click It or Ticket event and will be watching for motorists who aren’t buckled up, the police department released. All similar articles: 107 »

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May 17, 2013   |   al.com Audit report cites weaknesses in computer security at state agencies

MONTGOMERY, Alabama --- A report released today by the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts found problems with state agencies in computer data security and disaster recovery. The report, for the fiscal year that ended...

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May 17, 2013   |   nola.com Tulane WR Wilson Van Hooser's father grateful for son's transfer home but says Tulane has been...

Tulane wide receiver Wilson Van Hooser (9) catches a 31-yard touchdown Nov. 17 against East Carolina. Van Hooser is transferring from Tulane to care for his ill mother in his hometown of Montgomery, Ala. (Michael DeMocker /...

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May 17, 2013   |   al.com Man pleads guilty to his role in large-scale income tax fraud scheme in Montgomery

Glenn Powell, Jr., pleaded guilty in the Middle District of Alabama to conspiracy and theft of government money charges in his role in a large scale stolen identity refund fraud, George L. Beck, Jr., United States Attorney for...

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May 17, 2013   |   justice.gov Alabama Women Receives Four Years in Prison in Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Scheme image

Larreka Jackson was sentenced yesterday to 48 months in prison for her role in a multi-million dollar conspiracy to use stolen identities to obtain tax refunds, the Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)...

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May 17, 2013   |   legalnewsline.com Ala. SC upholds mortgage registry’s authority to assign mortgages image

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Glenn Murdock MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) — The Alabama Supreme Court, in a ruling last week, upheld a lower court’s decision which, in part, validated the ability of the national mortgage...

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May 16, 2013   |   al.com City of Montgomery unveils first public charging station for electric vehicles

The city of Montgomery unveiled its first public charging station for electric cars on Thursday May 16, 2013. The station in front of a parking space on Commerce Street near the Tallapoosa Street intersection charges $1 for a... All similar articles: 74 »

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May 16, 2013   |   plugineurope.com City of Montgomery unveils first public charging station for electric vehicles

The city of Montgomery unveiled its first public charging station for electric cars on Thursday May 16, 2013. The station in front of a parking space on Commerce Street near the Tallapoosa Street intersection charges $1 for a...

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May 16, 2013   |   onenewspage.com Groups who sought tax-exempt status say IRS dealings were a nightmare image

The Common Sense Campaign, a self-described constitutionalist group based in Montgomery, Ala., aspired to be a smaller version of the National Rifle Association — powerful and influential, without having to pay federal income...

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May 16, 2013   |   legalnewsline.com Ala. AG announces advances in safe disposal of medicine

Strange MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) — Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange announced Wednesday that the state is benefiting from significant advances in the safe disposal of potentially dangerous prescription...

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May 16, 2013   |   rightinginjustice.com Generic drug maker settles whistleblower case for $500 million image

MONTGOMERY, Ala.—The Alabama Attorney General’s office announced Tuesday that it participated with other states and the federal government in a $500-million settlement with India-based generic drug manufacturer Ranbaxy to... All similar articles: 482 »

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May 16, 2013   |   myfoxal.com Alabama governor Budgets basically look fine image

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Robert Bentley says his first impression of the state education and state general fund budgets is that they are basically fine. Bentley said Wednesday it appears legislators put some pork projects...

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