Keenon Currier, 11, of Athens, emerges from a giant inflatable worm in the opening minutes of the Reliance Bank Fire Cracker Festival Friday in front of Athens High School Golden Eagles Stadium. Threatening skies had some concerned that the fireworks show after dusk would get rained out.
— News Courier/Karen Middleton
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Escape from the worm
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Governor kills bill on tax appeals
Business groups pushing the legislation say they will try again in the next legislative session.
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17 veterans assistance offices closing in Alabama
The offices are being closed because of severe funding cuts to agencies funded by the state General Fund budget.
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Ala. schools take different approaches to calendar
A new law requiring Alabama schools to start later in the year has some districts cutting holidays while others have students attending longer class days fewer times throughout the year.
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Limestone grand jury indicts 149
A recent panel of jurors found there was adequate evidence to formally charge 149 people on crimes involving drugs, property and violence.
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City shows off new CNG-powered ride
“It amazes me we haven’t gone to this a long time ago,” said Mayor Ronnie Marks, while giving an overview of the vehicle.
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Deputies investigate report of downed balloon, find nothing
Witnesses on Mooresville Road near Nick Davis Road called in the balloon report Sunday evening about 8 p.m.
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Memorial Day events held across the state
At least 6,423 Americans have died in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001, with 105 from Alabama.
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Hundreds turn out to protest immigration law
State Sen. Hank Sanders, a Democrat from Selma, spoke to the crowd about the need for unity in what he said is a fight for freedom.
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