Thomasville Alabama News

Swine Flu Shots Announced For AL Schools

Swine flu shots to be available at schools at the end of November. more »

Nov/9/09 2:48 PM

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By Associated Press

Gov. Riley Declares State of Emergency

Governor Bob Riley on Monday declared an official state of emergency in Alabama due to the imminent threat posed by Tropical Storm Ida.. more »

Nov/9/09 11:23 AM

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By Governor Riley's Office

Shelters Opening for Ida Landfall

List of open shelters in our area. more »

Nov/9/09 10:21 AM

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By Steven Norris

Tropical Storm Ida Closings

Click here for all of the latest information regarding closures caused by Tropical Storm Ida. Updated 10:47 p.m. more »

Nov/8/09 6:40 PM

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By WKRG Staff

Still Waiting For Your Tax Refund?

The Internal Revenue Service is trying to deliver $1.85 million to Alabamians that it can't locate. more »

Nov/8/09 1:20 PM

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By Associated Press

School Lengthening Too Pricey for AL Schools

Education officials facing budgets with million dollar shortfalls say they simply can't afford the President's suggestion of lengthening school days. more »

Oct/4/09 2:46 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by mob1: Obama knows the states can not afford this, he is not stupid. By pushing this on the schools will in turn cause the schools to come back to the Federal… 4 Responses »

Alabama’s Children Insurance Program Expanding

Because of funds raised in the federal tobacco tax, publicly funded health insurance for Alabama children will expand to many middle-class families. more »

Sep/13/09 12:57 PM

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By Associated Press

Back To School Supplies Tax Free

Parents shopping for back to school bargains can buy supplies tax-free this weekend. more »

Aug/5/09 3:54 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by rmseek1234: Why do they wait until the last minute,when everything is picked over to do this? Sorry, I would rather pay the tax and get what I need, than to run all… view »

Alabama Justice Patti Smith Won’t Run Again

Alabama Supreme Court Justice Patti Smith says she won't seek re-election next year. more »

Jul/26/09 12:35 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by dougstech: More great news! More republican judges should follow her lead. view »

Sessions Makes His Decision On Sotomayor

Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions says he has made up his mind on Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, but not ready to make his decision public. more »

Jul/25/09 6:37 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by mob1: Southern, unfortantly I am sure she will be voted in since the Dems rule. 1 Responses »

Driver Licenses To Increase By 50 Cents

Alabama Department of Public Safety says starting next week the cost of driver licenses and non-driver licenses will increase by 50 cents. more »

Jul/25/09 1:40 PM

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By Alabama Department of Public Safety

Comment by liz36530: I agree with everybody else here! If I want to give to a charity I will give because I want to! NOT because I`m forced to!!! I am so sick of having taxes… 2 Responses »

Tasers On Campus

Mobile County School officials reject a proposal that would allow security officers to carry tasers on school campuses. more »

Jun/29/09 7:08 PM

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By WKRG Staff

Comment by cmb1: I agree with the councelman who said they need to bring back the paddle! LOL and yes it goes back to how you were raised. If you are raised like… 16 Responses »

AT&T Raising Rate For Home Phone Service

Alabama's largest phone company to raise the rate for single-line home phone service by 3 percent. more »

Jun/27/09 11:41 AM

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By Associated Press

Comment by wgarey: Two words: Magic Jack. I LOVE MINE!!! I have absolutely NO complaints! All you need is a high speed internet connection. Most homes have that anyway. I… 29 Responses »

AL Ranked Second In Nation For Gun Deaths

New national study says that Alabama's high gun ownership and weak gun laws could possibly be the cause of such a high gun death rate. more »

Jun/14/09 1:50 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by alabamaoutlaw: Bought a Franchi years ago good wing gun great balance ,shoots where it’s pointed. I have a daughter that can smoke me with my own gun proud moment… 45 Responses »

Summary Of 2009 Session

With Alabama's 2009 legislative session now over we take a look at the bills that made it the governor's desk. more »

May/16/09 1:33 PM

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By Associated Press

Finding A Job…

In a News 5 Special Report we show you the best tips on how to land that perfect job. more »

May/5/09 10:08 PM

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By Mel Showers

High School Playoffs Resume Tuesday

Click here for the schedule The Alabama High School Athletic Association put the playoffs on hold last week because of the swine flu. more »

May/4/09 11:42 AM

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By WKRG Staff

Tax Refund Delays

Alabamians expecting a tax refund this year may have to wait a little longer than expected... more »

May/2/09 1:24 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by bamagirl100: The sooner you send it in the better. 3 Responses »

New High School Playoff Schedule Released

The Alabama High School Athletic Association released a tentative new schedule for games postponed because of the swine flu. more »

Apr/30/09 3:18 PM

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By WKRG Staff/The Associated Press

Swine Flu Delays High School Playoffs In Alabama

BREAKING NEWS The Alabama High School Athletic Association shuts down all high school athletic events until further notice due to probable cases of swine flu in north Alabama. more »

Apr/29/09 11:50 PM

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