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May 24, 2008
First Lady To Speak At High School Graduation
First Lady Laura Bush will speak at Enterprise High School’s graduation next Thursday. Enterprise High School principal Rick Rainer confirmed the First Lady’s scheduled appearance in a phone interview Friday evening. Rainer said he worked to get Bush to visit Enterprise because he had promised this year’s graduating class a special event. Last year’s graduating class had their prom catered by Rachel Ray.May 23, 2008
Trading SUV’s for Economy Cars
Because of high gas prices, buyers are driving away from buying vehicles with big engines.Dozens Take Train to Avoid High Holiday Weekend Gas Prices
Traci Thompson couldn't wait to board the noon train with her five friends today.Gulf Coast Preps For Pet Shelters During Hurricane
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- Officials making hurricane preparations along the Gulf Coast say they are trying to make sure pets and other animals have shelter during a storm.United, Delta Raises Fares Up To $60 Roundtrip
NEW YORK (AP) -- Turns out that new airline checked-bag fee wasn't the end of it.Governor Orders Special Session To Begin Tuesday
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Gov. Bob Riley has ordered a special session of the Alabama Legislature to begin at 4 p.m. Tuesday.Muscular Dystrophy Association Boot Drive Drop-Off Locations
Read on to find out where and when you can donate boots for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Boot Drive.Officials Say Bessemer Man Died In Mining Accident
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) -- Officials have identified a coal miner who died in a fatal accident at the Oak Grove Mine. 64-year-old Lee Edward Graham of Bessemer, a 30-year employee at the underground facility, was fatally injured on Thursday.Marine Police Urge Boat Safety Over Holiday Weekend
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama Marine Police urges boaters to follow water safety rules over the three-day Memorial Day Holiday weekend.Suspended Alabama Judge Arrested On Weapons Charge
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) -- A suspended Clarke County judge is arrested on charges of possessing as many as 30 guns in violation of a restraining order.Millions Given for New Children’s Hospital Building
Children’s Hospital received a $25 million dollar pledge to kick off a new fund drive for the facility.Pregnant Teacher Collapses At Ala. High School, Dies
DECATUR, Ala. (AP) -- Graduates at north Alabama high school took time to remember a pregnant teacher who collapsed at school and died just hours before the ceremony.Federal Report Says Pilots Experienced Lack Of Sleep
ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) -- The federal report on a fatal plane crash in Randolph County shows both pilots had experienced lack of sleep before the crash.Alabama Lakes Have Recovered From Drought
ANNISTON, Ala. (AP) -- Figures from Alabama Power Co. show lakes are recovering from last year's drought and are at or near full pool for Memorial Day weekend boaters.Gulf Shores Has Lifeguards In Place For Summer
GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) -- Gulf Shores has hired 16 lifeguards for the summer season, which generally runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.May 22, 2008
