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Mon, May 05, 2008 - 3:11 pm

A new study suggests that restaurant smoking bans may play a big role in reducing the number of teens who become smokers.

Who Should Be Treated ?

Mon, May 05, 2008 - 7:27 am

Some doctors have drafted a list of patients who might not be treated should a pandemic strike.

Spanish Fort Elementary School Fully Re-Opened

Mon, April 28, 2008 - 1:38 pm

After almost five months of attending class "on the road," the final 300 students returned to Spanish Fort Elementary. The school was closed in January when contractors discovered lead paint.

Lead Paint Clean-up Costly

Tue, April 22, 2008 - 4:25 pm

Who will pay for the massive lead paint removal project at Spanish Fort Elementary?

Spanish Fort Elementary School Partially Re-Opened

Mon, February 18, 2008 - 2:06 pm

The clean-up of lead in part of the school continues. Today class resumed for the first time since winter break for Kindergarteners, and First and Second Graders.

Toys ‘R’ Us Toughening Toy Standards

Fri, February 15, 2008 - 5:40 pm

The toy giant says it will tighten up safety standards for products it sells in over 1,500 stores. It's focusing on lead levels, chemicals, and nickel-cadmium batteries that have been shown be potentially harmful for children.

Spanish Fort Elementary Lead Cleanup Update

Mon, February 11, 2008 - 11:54 am

We could know by the end of the week when students will be allowed to return to the Spanish Fort Elementary campus. The school has been closed since lead contamination was detected during the Christmas break.

Criminal Charges In Lead Paint Case?

Thu, January 24, 2008 - 6:40 pm

Sticker shock doesn't begin to explain reaction to the cost of cleaning up lead contaminated Spanish Fort Elementary School.

Spanish Fort Students Must Make Up Days

Tue, January 22, 2008 - 6:02 pm

Students will have to make up days missed due to lead contamination.

Spanish Fort Elementary Clean-up, Update

Mon, January 21, 2008 - 4:42 pm

Crews have been cleaning up lead contamination at Spanish Fort Elementary for three weeks and have yet to start decontaminating the inside of the school.

Another Month?

Mon, January 14, 2008 - 6:13 pm

Teachers and students at Spanish Fort Elementary doing well in their temporary classrooms, but could be displaced for another month while the lead paint clean-up continues