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The National Weather service confirmed two EF-0 tornados touched down Friday in Limestone County. Showers and storms moved in around 10 a.m. A few of those storms intensified as they tracked eastwardMore >>
The National Weather service confirmed two EF-0 tornados touched down Friday in Limestone County.
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Valley communities came together this week to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty during Peace Officers Memorial Week. The Athens Police Department honored fallen officers by raisingMore >>
Valley communities came together this week to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty during Peace Officers Memorial Week.More >>
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Law enforcement officers from across Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale counties gathered for the annual Blue Light Memorial. More >>
Law enforcement officers from across Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale counties gathered for the annual Blue Light Memorial. More >>
MONTGOMERY, AL (AP) -
The Alabama Legislature is considering a bill that would give local
school systems more flexibility in determining their rules and
regulations.
The bill is opposed by the Alabama Education
Association. AEA officials are concerned it could allow some local
systems to strip rights away from teachers. They see it as a possible
back-door approach to creating public/private charter schools in
Alabama.
The House Education Policy Committee approved the
bill last week on a voice vote after a public hearing. The Senate
Education Committee held a hearing on a similar bill but delayed a vote.
Republican House Speaker Mike Hubbard supports the legislation and says it has nothing to do with charter schools.
State Schools Superintendent Tommy Bice says he believes the legislation would increase creativity in schools.
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