Phenix City News

May 23, 2013   |   alabamapower.com Phenix City whitewater course opens May 25 image

After a decade of planning and preparation, the longest urban whitewater course in the world will officially open Saturday, May 25 in Phenix City and Columbus, Ga., on the Chattahoochee River. The 2.5-mile whitewater course...

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May 22, 2013   |   wtvm.com Local university prepares for dangerous storms, builds shelters

As rescue workers continue to sift through debris searching for survivors all over Oklahoma, News Leader 9 spoke with local officials in the Valley who say they are taking measures to try to prevent the same thing from... All similar articles: 269 »

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May 19, 2013   |   atlantanews.net Ala. teacher cleared in taping together students

PHENIX CITY, Ala. - A sixth-grade teacher in Phenix City says she's thankful to be cleared of child abuse charges, and it came after a lot of praying.First-year teacher Sierra Pettway taped two students together by their...

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May 19, 2013   |   tuscaloosanews.com 2013 GRADUATION: Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind

Published: Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 3:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 11:40 p.m. School colors Red and white Speaker Coach Doug Nussmeier, offensive coordinator of quarterbacks for the University of Alabama...

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May 17, 2013   |   wtvm.com Local 11th graders build playground for students with special needs

A group of eleventh graders from Central High School spent their free time in a productive way. On Friday, they finished building a playground for students with special needs at Phenix City Elementary School.

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May 15, 2013   |   al.com Grand jury fails to indict Phenix City teacher accused of taping two students together

PHENIX CITY, Alabama -- A Phenix City teacher accused of taping the arms of two students together in December has not been indicted on any criminal charges. The Ledger-Enquirer is reporting a Russell County Grand Jury failed to...

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May 15, 2013   |   al.com Phenix City woman accused of fighting grocery store worker, deploying pepper spray in shoplifting...

Victoria Owen (Phenix City Police) PHENIX CITY, Alabama -- A Phenix City woman is accused of fighting an employee of a Piggly Wiggly store and deploying pepper spray when she was stopped for shoplifting. Victoria Owens was...

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May 14, 2013   |   finance.yahoo.com Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend image

AUBURN, Ala. -- On May 14, 2013, the Board of Directors of Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. declared a second quarter $0.21 per share cash dividend, payable June 25, 2013 to shareholders of record ...

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May 14, 2013   |   virtual-strategy.com Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

AUBURN, Ala., May 14, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 14, 2013, the Board of Directors of Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq:AUBN) declared a second quarter $0.21 per share cash dividend, payable June 25, 2013 to...

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May 14, 2013   |   bizwireexpress.com Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend

AUBURN, Ala., May 14, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 14, 2013, the Board of Directors of Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (Nasdaq:AUBN) declared a second quarter $0.21 per share cash dividend, payable June 25, 2013 to...

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May 6, 2013   |   firerescue1.com EMT responds to unresponsive baby call, finds out it's her baby image

PHENIX CITY, Ala. — An EMT responded to a call of an unresponsive baby Saturday and realized it was her own child that needed help once she arrived on the scene. MyFoxAL.com reported that the Phenix City EMT worker responded to...

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May 6, 2013   |   fox19.com Family reunited with lost dog through Facebook

Jurors will hear testimony about whether a dying, paralyzed man identified his shooter by blinking his eyes. Full Story > Women's boutique Forever, Heather coming to CVG Women's boutique Forever, Heather coming to CVG A chain...

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May 6, 2013   |   wtvm.com Portion of Riverwalk closing May 6 for construction

Muscogee County scholars receive millions in scholarship money Muscogee County scholars receive millions in scholarship money You may have heard of National Signing Day for athletes; however, Sunday was all about the scholars....

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May 6, 2013   |   fox19.com Young mother killed after falling from party bus on I-35 image

Ohio trial hinging on dying man's blinks to resume Ohio trial hinging on dying man's blinks to resume Jurors will hear testimony about whether a dying, paralyzed man identified his shooter by blinking his eyes. Full Story >... All similar articles: 137 »

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May 3, 2013   |   atlantanews.net Relatives of slain soldier speak out after killing

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) - Relatives of a Fort Benning soldier found dead in Alabama say his wife asked for a divorce before he was slain. Now, the woman and her boyfriend are both charged with murder in the gunshot killing of...

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May 3, 2013   |   myfoxal.com Relatives of slain soldier speak out after killing

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) - Relatives of a Fort Benning soldier found dead in Alabama say his wife asked for a divorce before he was slain. Now, the woman and her boyfriend are both charged with murder in the gunshot killing of...

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May 3, 2013   |   ledger-enquirer.com Area activities: Weather concerns cause some weekend events to be rescheduled image

Published: April 29, 2013 Updated 1 hour ago By Dawn Minty — dminty@ledger-enquirer.com Tickets for Merle Haggard's Oct. 25th Columbus Civic Center go on sale at 10 a.m. today (Friday, May 3). Children's book illustrator Jerry...

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May 3, 2013   |   ledger-enquirer.com Weather concerns cause some events to be rescheduled, tonight's Uptown Concert is canceled image

Children's book illustrator Jerry Pinkney gives a free talk tonight at the Columbus Public Library. Spectators are invited to Garrett-Harrison Stadium in Phenix City to cheer on the Russell County… Click to Continue »

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May 2, 2013   |   wtvm.com Armed robbers fire shots, break into U.S. Army officer's house

A new law which overhauls the Georgia juvenile system is now in effect. The changes are designed to steer more nonviolent offenders into community-based programs, rather than jail or prison. More >> Pets at Columbus Animal Care...

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Apr 30, 2013   |   sunherald.com Regional briefs

Fort Benning soldier found fatally shot in Alabama SEALE, Ala. -- Sheriff's officials say a Fort Benning soldier has been fatally shot and was found in a ditch. Authorities say Staff Sgt. Donald LaShon Wilson, 34, was found... All similar articles: 52 »

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Apr 29, 2013   |   birminghamstar.com Sheriff Body found being treated as homicide case image

PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) - Russell County sheriff's officials say a man's body has been found in the county and they're treating the case as a homicide. Few other details were immediately available. The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer...

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Apr 25, 2013   |   money.ca Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. Reports First Quarter Net Earnings

First Quarter 2013 Highlights: Earnings growth – net earnings grew 15% compared to Q1 2012 Stable revenue – operating revenues increased 3% compared to Q1 2012 Declining credit costs – provision for loan losses decreased 33%... All similar articles: 2927 »

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Apr 14, 2013   |   ledger-enquirer.com Columbus-area housing market poised for steady growth image

Published: April 13, 2013 Updated 3 minutes ago ROBIN TRIMARCHI rtrimarchi@ledger-enquirer.com Construction continues at Ivy Park subdivision in Harris County. 04.11.13 By TONY ADAMS — tadams@ledger-enquirer.com The...

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Apr 12, 2013   |   raceweekillustrated.com Knowles Takes Limited Sportsman Win At East Alabama

Dylan Knowles powered his way to the victory Saturday night in Limited Sportsman action at East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City, AL. Knowles beat out Danny Stroud to score the win, with Steven Gaines, Jr. in third,...

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Apr 8, 2013   |   nonamos.com Cleo Of Lily

Phenix City, AL, April 13, 2012 –(PR.com)– Launched just last week, Cleo of Lily “A Lifestyle Company” is one of only two natural skincare manufactures in the Columbus area. Family owned... [[ This is a content summary only....

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Apr 8, 2013   |   dvidshub.net Phenix City native named Soldier of the Year image

135th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Staff Sgt. James Burroughs Cpl. Markeisha Williamson, a native of Phoenix City, Ala., earned the title of Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for the task force led by the 135th....

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Apr 6, 2013   |   al.com Phenix City man killed in early morning car crash on U.S. Highway 80

PHENIX CITY, Alabama -- A Phenix City man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning on U.S. Highway 80, according to Alabama State Trooper Curtis Summerville. The report says Lucas Shane Reeves, 32, was...

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Apr 3, 2013   |   al.com Police apprehend man wanted in Memphis on murder charges in Phenix City

Phenix City Police and U.S. Marshal Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force located the fugitive, Daniel Nesbitt, at approximately 3 p.m. today in an apartment in the 900 block of Riverview Apartments.

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Mar 29, 2013   |   wtvm.com 5 arrested in Phenix City man’s murder image

5 arrested in Phenix City man’s murder 5 arrested in Phenix City man’s murder Phenix City police have arrested five people in connection to the Delivery drivers robbed of everything, including car Delivery drivers robbed of...

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Mar 27, 2013   |   sfgate.com Man shot to death in his home in Phenix City

Man shot to death in his home in Phenix City (AP) — Police in the eastern Alabama town of Phenix City say a 38-year-old man has died after he was shot multiple times at his home on Seventh Street. Phenix City police Capt. Frank...

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