Alabama Small Towns and Downtowns promotion kicks off

03/09/10 MONTGOMERY, AL (WAFF) - More than 200 towns and cities will stage homecoming events and unveil historic markers in 2010 as part of the state's tourism promotional campaign for 2010 -- the "Year of Small Towns and Downtowns" -- Governor Bob Riley announced Tuesday.

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Rally planned for those against Ensley school merger

03/01/10 ENSLEY, AL (WBRC) - A rally is planned for Monday night for those against the consolidation of two schools in Ensley. Some neighborhood leaders and parents are against the idea of merging Councill Elementary and Bush Middle Schools.

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As Board talks merger, Ensley residents want 2 new schools

03/01/10 BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - More Ensley neighbors voiced their opposition tonight to a proposed merger of 2 Ensley schools. Community activists voiced their concerns about the possible merger of Councill Elementary and Bush Middle schools, but the school board president is firing back.

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Appleton East High School honor roll

02/22/10 APPLETON EAST: Appleton East High School named its honor roll for the first semester.

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Patrons enjoy royal-themed Vintage Affair

02/14/10 Recognized as a top gala fundraiser among those hosted in the Mid-South re­gion, the American Cancer Society's Vintage Affair has seen numerous changes and unprecedented success over its 16-year history. This year, organizers, volunteers and patrons raised the bar in the effort to "chop off the head of cancer" during the gala, which grossed over $420,000.

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02/12/10 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR NASSAU COUNTY, FLORIDA Case No. 2010 DR 104 Division: B Steven William Phelps, Petitioner, and Sebastian Otte, Respondent.

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Multi-car wreck backs up traffic on Interstate 59/20 near west Birmingham

02/04/10 At 12:30 p.m. traffic was at almost a standstill from Arkadelphia Road to the 20th Street Exit in Ensley.

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Birmingham Board reconsiders consolidation plans

02/02/10 BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - The Birmingham School Board appears to be making major changes to its school consolidation plan. Board members met for a work session Tuesday night and agreed in principle on at least 2 moves that will change where some new schools are built.

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ING Miami Half-Marathon results, Part 3

01/31/10 OVERALL10,045-11,257 10045. Daniel Bejarano, Miami, FL, 3:07:14 10046. Ver Nica Soto, Miami, FL, 3:07:14 10047. Daisy Kropp, West Palm Beach, FL, 3:07:15 10048. Pedro Aurrecoechef, Miami, FL, , 3:07:17 10049. Diane Lyons, Sarasota, FL, 3:07:20 10050. Bryce Fativ-Wigtowicz, Fort Lauderdale, FL, , 3:07:20 10051. Chris Dimaggio, Hoboken, NJ, 3:07:21 10052. Michael Ivy, Carmichael, CA, 3:07:26 10053 ...

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Family has closure after man is sentenced for cold case murder

01/27/10 BESSEMER, AL (WBRC) - A man is sentenced in a Birmingham cold case, and the victim's family said they finally have closure. Antonio Ross was sentenced to 22 years in prison for killing Emmett Ray Owens outside his Ensley home 22 years ago.

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Rifle Area Chamber of Commerce thanks sponsors, contributos to the 12th annual Ice Fishing tourney

01/22/10 The 12th annual Rifle Gap Ice Fishing Tournament was held on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 16 and 17. This tournament was sold out with 400 adult anglers and 140 children. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all anglers.

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'Dining with Friends' raises funds, awareness

11/24/09 For the past five years, pa trons have gathered in lo cal restaurants and at themed-dinner parties at various homes across the city to raise awareness during a special benefit for Montgomery AIDS Outreach. October quickly became a traditional time for many in the River Region to come together to support the non-profit agency, while having exciting themed experiences, all on a single night.

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Gerald Ensley: We love a parade, but give the guy a break

11/18/09 Poor Dale Keen. The Leon County director of veteran services is being tongue-lashed by Monday morning quarterbacks over his decision to cancel the Veterans Day parade last week because of Tropical Storm Ida.

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Summary if Ida's Rainfall, plus latest advisory on its remnants

11/11/09 The Wednesday 4pm advisory on the remnants of Ida, including rainfall summaries for the southeast.

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Ensley woman celebrates rebuilding of home

11/02/09 ENSLEY, AL (WBRC) - It was only a year ago that her home was destroyed by a car that lost control and ran off the interstate, now Ms. Rebecca Shepherd is celebrating a new beginning.

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H1N1 Vaccine clinics open this week in Jefferson County

11/02/09 More clinics are open this week to administer H1N1 vaccinations in Jefferson County.

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Birmingham police investigate late night homicide

10/30/09 BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Birmingham police are investigating a late night homicide. Detectives say 47-year old David Williams was shot to death around 9 o'clock last night. First responders found Williams at the corner of 26th Street and Avenue F in Ensley. He died on the scene.

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UPI NewsTrack Sports

10/26/09 It'll be Sabathia vs. Lee in series opener ... Texas narrows gap at top of rankings ... Safina returns to No. 1 world ranking ... College player critically hurt in shooting ...Sports news from United Press International.

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Church events and programs

10/24/09 Andrews Chapel United Methodist Church: Keenes Mill Road, Bible study on Psalms, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Nov. 3.

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County seeks kitchen upgrades

08/31/09 Shawnee County commissioners on Monday embraced a public-private partnership as the recipe to finance $55,000 worth of kitchen equipment upgrades at the Kansas Expocentre's Agricultural Hall, where current facilities aren't sufficient to meet food preparation needs for the annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. read more

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