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Florida State Gives Up Wins

Florida State to vacate wins in several sports as part of their punishment in a cheating scandal in 2006-2007. more »

Feb/7/10 1:44 PM

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By Associated Press

9th Grader Shot In The Head By Another Student

Students and staff at a Huntsville middle school are grappling with the death of a ninth grade student who was shot on the campus. more »

Feb/6/10 2:02 PM

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By Associated Press

Comment by Crash: OMG!! What in the world is wrong with kids these days!!!posted from my iPhone view »

Baker HS Student Struck By Truck

UPDATED A Baker High School student was seriously injured when he was struck by a pickup truck in front of the school this morning. more »

Feb/4/10 9:57 AM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by mustuknow: Has there been any update on this young man? view »

Causey Middle School Investigation Forwarded To AG

Alabama's Attorney General will decide what happens next in an investigation into whether school officials mishandled a sexual exposure incident involving a Teacher of the Year and a student. more »

Feb/2/10 10:16 AM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by weirdedout: Thats the reason that DHR is the one that checks out the story. They are the ones with the experience and training to work out the viability of the story/accusation… 6 Responses »

Is Your Child’s School Crossing Safe?

A new effort is underway to make school zones and other areas less dangerous. more »

Feb/1/10 10:31 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by cmb1: I think they should walk on the same side of the street till they get to where the cross walk is and not walk where they want to walk and should have some… 2 Responses »

Mississippi Lottery Proposal

Republican Gov. Haley Barbour opposes creating a lottery, as do influential groups such as the Mississippi Baptist Convention. more »

Feb/1/10 4:21 PM

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By Associated Press

Mississippi Lawmaker Wants State Lottery

Mississippi lawmaker proposing state lottery to help pay for college scholarships. more »

Jan/31/10 8:06 PM

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By Phillip Stapleton

Comment by carl: With a lottery you at least stand a small chance of getting something back for your money,unlike an additional tax the state might put on you. 2 Responses »

“Catcher in the Rye” Author Salinger Dies

Sons Says Writer Died of Natural Causes at Age 91 after Decades of Self-Imposed Isolation.. more »

Jan/28/10 12:25 PM

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By CBS/AP

No More Paychecks For Former Teacher

The state department of education has stopped paying the Washington County teacher found guilty of child enticement. more »

Jan/27/10 4:12 PM

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By WKRG Staff

Comment by Renegade13: bamafan, I can understand continuing to pay while they re awaiting trial - they haven’t been convicted yet, so the presumption of innocence still… 5 Responses »

Results On Alleged Indecent Exposure Probe

Mobile County's school superintendent releases findings at Tuesday night's board meeting. more »

Jan/26/10 10:42 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by freedomtofascismcom: make sure to checkout the link for real justice in the perv cases 6 Responses »

Gulf Coast Schools Get $1 Million For Libraries

Gulf Coast school libraries damaged by Hurricane Katrina are getting a federal boost. more »

Jan/23/10 12:17 PM

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By Associated Press

Teacher Killed At School; Husband Arrested

A west Alabama teacher is dead and her husband is in custody following a shooting outside Livingston High School. more »

Jan/21/10 10:24 AM

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By Associated Press

Auburn’s President Among Highest Paid In The Country

President Jay Gogue's $727,761 salary makes him the ninth highest paid public college administrator. more »

Jan/18/10 12:35 PM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by southfan1981: It’s probably in his contract that his salary reflects the football coach’s base salary, too. 5 Responses »

Did School Officials Break The Law?

School officials may have broken the law by not reporting a complaint against Causey Middle School's Teacher of the Year. more »

Jan/15/10 5:35 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by Tide Fan: Code 26-14-3 31 Responses »

Free Friday

Reptile Extravaganza Offers Free Hands On Lesson more »

Jan/14/10 2:47 PM

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By Rose Ann Haven

Prior Complaint Surfaces Against Arrested Teacher

NEW INFORMATION A Causey Middle School teacher arrested on a sexual abuse charge was at the center of another complaint earlier this school year. more »

Jan/14/10 12:09 PM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by freedomtofascismcom: the state run school system is designed to act as a surrogate parent, this is where the confusion lies in a childs mind. They are taught by the southern… 3 Responses »

Mobile Doctor Was Born In Haiti

She and others born in Haiti watch frightening images on television. more »

Jan/13/10 10:37 PM

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By Steve Alexander

Comment by southfan1981: She proves that the Widow’s mite is a fortune to some. Be generous. view »

Vote On PACT Bailout Bill Delayed

The bill would provide $236 million over several years to shore up the Prepaid Affordable College Tuition plan. more »

Jan/13/10 12:25 PM

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By The Associated Press

Comment by FastFred: Hopefully this money will only be used by legal Americans,unlike the bill they are trying to ram through for tuition breaks in New Jersey for “Illegal… view »

Teacher Of The Year Arrested On Sexual Abuse Charge

Causey Middle School Teacher of the Year arrested on allegations that he inappropriately touched a 9 year old boy. more »

Jan/13/10 10:27 AM

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By Jessica Taloney

Comment by freedomtofascismcom: it seem what i had posted was censored and deleted. zeig heil! 18 Responses »

Thomasville Water Shortage Affects College Classes

Due to the severity of the water shortage in Thomasville, Alabama Southern’s Thomasville campus ONLY will be closed until Tuesday, January 19th. more »

Jan/12/10 11:26 AM

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