Large percentages of Montgomery students fail final exams in English, history ... - Washington Post

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Large percentages of Montgomery students fail final exams in English, history ... Washington Post Final exam scores for some high school biology, English and history courses in Montgomery County show failure rates of 37 to 50 percent, according to new school data that add to questions about student performance in the well-regarded school district. Exclusive:Supt. Thompson's Year Review, Plans for Montgomery Public SchoolsWNCF all 3 news articles »

05/26/2013 06:18 AM

Alabama: Race Begins for House Seat Being Vacated This Summer - New York Times

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Alabama: Race Begins for House Seat Being Vacated This Summer New York Times The campaign to succeed Representative Jo Bonner began on Friday, a day after he said he would resign in August to become the vice chancellor of government relations and economic development for the University of Alabama system. His sister, Judy ... Alabama Republican Jo Bonner Says He's Leaving CongressNPR (blog) Rep. Jo Bonner to resign for Univ. of Alabama jobWashington Post (blog) Alabama congressman stepping down for university jobCNN (blog) National Journal (blog) -Huffington Post -The Hill (blog) all 44 news articles »

05/25/2013 08:46 AM

Alabama softball eliminated by Tennessee in NCAA Super Regional - The Huntsville Times - al.com

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Alabama softball eliminated by Tennessee in NCAA Super Regional The Huntsville Times - al.com FILE PHOTO - Shown here after its loss to Kentucky earlier in the season, Alabama was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament on Saturday after its loss to Tennessee. (Vasha Hunt/vhunt@al.com). Print · Andrew Gribble | agribble@al.com By Andrew Gribble ... Alabama softball in NCAA Super Regionals: Game 2 vs. No. 7 Tennessee (live ...al.com Lady Vols defeat Alabama to advance to Women's College World SeriesGoVolsXtra Big hit eludes No. 10 Alabama softball in Game 1 Super Regional loss at No. 7 ...The Birmingham News - al.com Naples Daily News -rolltide.com -WBIR-TV all 21 news articles »

05/26/2013 08:58 AM

Alabama baseball's not back, not yet, but the Tide can see it from here ... - al.com

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Alabama baseball's not back, not yet, but the Tide can see it from here ... al.com For the longest time late Friday afternoon at the Hoover Met, it felt like old times for an Alabama baseball team that's the very opposite of old. The baby elephants were playing the purple-and-gold standard of SEC baseball, the LSU Tigers, and they ... LSU rallies to down Alabama at SEC TournamentAlexandria Town Talk Almost a fairy tale: Freshman walk-on Mike Oczypok sparkles, but Alabama falls ...The Huntsville Times - al.com SEC TOURNAMENT UPDATE: LSU 3, Alabama 2NOLA.com Roll 'Bama Roll -Dothan Eagle -Team Speed Kills all 129 news articles »

05/26/2013 12:46 AM

Refusal by states, including Alabama, to expand Medicaid will mean no help ... - al.com (blog)

Refusal by states, including Alabama, to expand Medicaid will mean no help ... al.com (blog) BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Some of the poorest Alabamians will be ineligible for government-subsidized health insurance under the nation's new health care law because of Alabama's refusal to expand Medicaid. But while the poorest in the state will be ... and more »

05/26/2013 07:10 AM

Alabama Mystery Illness: It Wasn't the Bird Flu, So What Was It? - PolicyMic

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Alabama Mystery Illness: It Wasn't the Bird Flu, So What Was It? PolicyMic Specimens were tested to rule out bird flu and coronavirus at the ADPH Bureau of Clinical Laboratories in Montgomery. This mystery illness engendered heightened anxiety, precaution, and inquiry as it coincided with recent outbreaks of bird flu (aka ... Alabama Mystery Illness SolvedABC News Alabama mystery illness solved: it's common fluYahoo! News 'Mystery illness' in Alabama a mix of flu, cold and pneumoniaUPI.com Fox News -The Inquisitr all 102 news articles »

05/26/2013 05:46 AM

Alabama Man Bikes for Clean Water Charity - whnt.com

Alabama Man Bikes for Clean Water Charity whnt.com (WHNT) — Birmingham-native Robert Montgomery is making an incredible journey by biking about 2,000 miles from Alabama to Montana. His mission? To raise $100,000 for Neverthirst, faith-based nonprofit that works through the local church to bring clean ... Huntsville first stop in one man's bike ride to Montana for Neverthirst ...al.com (blog) all 2 news articles »

05/26/2013 07:53 AM

Montgomery police investigating city's 26th homicide of 2013 following ... - al.com (blog)

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Montgomery police investigating city's 26th homicide of 2013 following ... al.com (blog) MONTGOMERY, Alabama – The Montgomery Police Department is investigating the city's 26th homicide after the shooting death of a 32-year-old man at the intersection of Brookview and Dyas drives Friday night. Darrell Howard Jr.,who sustained a fatal ... Montgomery police believe traffic collision led to city's 26th homicideMontgomery Advertiser Alabama Man Shot Dead After Traffic CollisionWTVY, Dothan MPD investigating Montgomery's 25th homicide of 2013WSFA WNCF all 13 news articles »

05/26/2013 12:48 AM

Volunteers place about 2100 flags at grave sites in Alabama National Cemetery - al.com (blog)

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Volunteers place about 2100 flags at grave sites in Alabama National Cemetery al.com (blog) Volunteers canvassed the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, Alabama, on Saturday morning to place about 2,100 flags at grave sites of veterans interred there. Groups including Boy Scouts and the Blue Star Salute Foundation were preparing for the ... Alabaster couple volunteering at Alabama National Cemetery for Memorial Day ...The Birmingham News - al.com (blog) Veterans prepare for Alabama National Cemetery Memorial Day ProgramAlabama's13.com all 46 news articles »

05/26/2013 06:31 AM

Hot-Air Balloon Classic at Alabama Jubilee (photos) - The Huntsville Times - al.com

Hot-Air Balloon Classic at Alabama Jubilee (photos) The Huntsville Times - al.com DECATUR, Alabama -- The Alabama Jubilee takes place this weekend, Saturday-Sunday, May 25-26, 2013, at Point Mallard in Decatur featuring the annual Hot-Air Balloon Classic as well as arts and crafts fairs, classic car shows, fireworks and more. Alabama Jubilee FestivalWAAY all 2 news articles »

05/26/2013 10:02 AM

Between 7 and 11 percent of Alabama's bridges are deficient, according to reports - The Birmingham News - al.com (blog)

Between 7 and 11 percent of Alabama's bridges are deficient, according to reports The Birmingham News - al.com (blog) Where does Alabama lie in terms of failing bridges? In the middle, according to The Huffington Post. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers' 2013 report card for America's Infrastructure, 1,448 of Alabama's bridges are structurally deficient. and more »

05/26/2013 02:30 AM

National Weather Service predicts sunny Memorial Day weekend in Montgomery ... - al.com (blog)

National Weather Service predicts sunny Memorial Day weekend in Montgomery ... al.com (blog) View/Post Comments. 0525 weather.JPG Saturday in the Montgomery area is forecast to be sunny with a high near 84. (National Weather Service). MONTGOMERY, Alabama – Saturday in the Montgomery area is forecast to be sunny with a high near 84. and more »

05/25/2013 09:05 PM

'True Blood,' 'Walking Dead' fans have reason to visit Alabama Phoenix ... - The Birmingham News - al.com

'True Blood,' 'Walking Dead' fans have reason to visit Alabama Phoenix ... The Birmingham News - al.com Still, if you're a TV fan or pop-culture buff, there's ample reason to attend this weekend's Alabama Phoenix Festival. Here are just three things we love about the sci-fi and fantasy spectacular, which runs through Sunday at the Cahaba Grand Conference ...

05/25/2013 11:54 PM