Florence, Ala. | Sunday, May 19, 2013
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Kennedy hopes to aid future of party
MONTGOMERY — Since he quit his post as chairman of the state Democratic Party a month ago, Mark Kennedy has formed a new office, established a website and amassed a growing list of volunteers as he … more
By Phillip Rawls
Associated Press | 5/19/13 | 46 views
Obama agenda seems to be weathering controversies
WASHINGTON — Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by … more
By David Espo
AP Special Correspondent | 5/18/13 | 547 views
Student loan proposal may mean higher rates
WASHINGTON — The days of fixed-rate student loans could be coming to a close, with House Republicans on Thursday advancing a proposal that would link rates to financial markets. The GOP-led … more
By Philip Elliott
Associated Press | 5/16/13 | 687 views
Diplomat: Benghazi review thorough
WASHINGTON — The seasoned diplomat who penned a highly critical report on security at a U.S. outpost in Benghazi, Libya, defended his scathing assessment but absolved then-Secretary of State … more
By Philip Elliott
Associated Press | 5/13/13 | 536 views
Lawmakers face drug, gun bills on final day
MONTGOMERY — Even with the state budgets already passed, the Legislature’s final meeting day looks to be long and hectic, with issues ranging from welfare drug testing to school safety and gun … more
By Phillip Rawls
Associated Press | 5/13/13 | 1348 views
Lawmakers take another look at Common Core
MONTGOMERY — Republicans in the Alabama Legislature lost their fight to repeal the national education standards known as Common Core this year, but they’re firing one more parting shot in the remaining days of the session. more
By Mary Sell
Montgomery Bureau | 5/10/13 | 925 views
Legislators OK changes to school act
MONTGOMERY — Republicans in the Alabama Legislature on Thursday evening approved several changes and clarifications to the Alabama Accountability Act, but not without emotional protests from Democrats and non-support from some GOP members in the Senate. more
By Mary Sell
Montgomery bureau | 5/10/13 | 688 views
Spaceport bill clears House committee
MONTGOMERY — Alabama knows a lot about outer space and the ships and rockets that explore it, so it makes sense the state should be the next one granted a spaceport, some lawmakers said. more
By Mary Sell Montgomery Bureau | 5/9/13 | 576 views
Council: Resolution a recruitment tool
RUSSELLVILLE — Mayor David Grissom said the message being sent by the City Council is easy to interpret. more
By Tom Smith
The TimesDaily

| 5/9/13 | 943 views
Lauderdale County work session to debate animal shelter plans
FLORENCE — The Lauderdale County Commission’s work session today will include discussions of two major projects that also involve the city of Florence. City officials are scheduled to speak at … more
By Tom Smith
The TimesDaily

| 5/7/13 | 964 views
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Florence Rotary Club
Marriott Shoals Conference Center
12:00 PM
Northwest Alabama Backgammon Club
Flobama LLC
5:45 PM
Boomers and Seniors dances
The Club
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Overeaters Anonymous
First Cumberland Presbyterian
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Boomers and Seniors dances
The Club
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Quad City Squares Square Dance Club dances and lessons
Royal Avenue Recreational Center
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Fish fry
Underwood-Petersville Volunteer Fire Department
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Spring Valley Vol. Fire Dept. Benefit for Carlos Stanfield
Natchez Trace Harley-Davidson
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