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Experts share tips on how to dispel fire ants

Don't buy the prettiest and/or most expensive package of pesticide. Consult with an extension agent or other trained professional on which pesticide to choose.

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Related Topix: Alabama, Entomology, Science

Thu Jul 24, 2008

WLOX

Alabama legislators begin writing water plan

Alabama businesses, farmers and water systems continue to struggle with the effects of 2 years of drought despite recent rains that have brought some relief.

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Related Topix: Alabama, Weather, Natural Disasters, Drought

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Selma Times-Journal

Sex crime lands man in prison for 15 years

A Perry county man received 15 years in prison Monday for a sex crime. Frank Bates received his sentence from Circuit Judge Jack Meigs.

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Tue Jul 22, 2008

TalkLeft

ACLU Sues Over Felon Disenfranchisement in Alabama

The American Civil Liberties Union sued Alabama elections officials Monday over what it says is an overly expansive policy disenfranchising felons, amid concern from voting rights groups nationwide that voting ...

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WJLA

ACLU challenges Ala. voter law barrin

After serving eight months behind bars for a conviction of receiving stolen property, Annette McWashington Pruitt was excited about the prospect of being able to vote again.

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Mon Jul 21, 2008

WVTM-TV Birmingham

More Alabama Firefighters Leave To Fight California Fires

More Alabamians are gearing up to help in the on-going fight against wildfires in California.

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Related Topix: Alabama, Construction

Sun Jul 20, 2008

The Clanton Advertiser

Poll shows high rate of gun ownership in state

" A new survey shows that about two-thirds of Alabamians own a gun and nearly half have permits to carry concealed weapons.

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Related Topix: US Supreme Court, US News, Alabama, Guns

WDHN

Virtual Alabama Wins Another Award

For the fourth time since its unveiling late last year, Virtual Alabama has won an award.

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Sat Jul 19, 2008

WTOK-TV Meridian

Alabama Attorney General Ranks #2 In Pay

A new national study shows that Alabama's attorney general is the second highest paid state attorney general in the country.

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Fri Jul 18, 2008

WIAT-TV Birmingham

Food Prices Climb in July, According to Farm Group

Just like the rest of the country, Alabamians are paying more for groceries. The Alabama Farmers Federations said the cost of 20 basic market basket items rose 1.5% in July to a statewide average of $52.53. The ...

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Related Topix: Alabama, The Federation, Alternative

Thu Jul 17, 2008

The Leaf Chronicle

Ala. governor says price to land VW was too steep

Alabama offered incentives worth over $385 million but decided any more would be too steep for a Volkswagen car plant awarded this week to Tennessee, Gov.

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Related Topix: Alabama, Tennessee Government, Tennessee

Jacksonville News

Lea Fite: Back-to-school sales tax holiday will help families

The heat of July lets everyone know we are in the heart of summer. For most families, and certainly for the kids, fall seems a long way away.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Computers, Alabama, Opinion

Wed Jul 16, 2008

WIAT-TV Birmingham

Black Lawmakers Question Confederate College Loans

A college loan program created by the Alabama Legislature to honor Confederate Gen.

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Tue Jul 15, 2008

NBC13.com

Light Turnout For Alabama Runoff

Alabamians are going to the polls in small numbers to decide the Republican nominees for two congressional seats, an appeals court position and president of the Public Service Commission.

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Mon Jul 14, 2008

Everything Alabama

Auburn raises state record $609M South Alabama's fundraising effort is 90 percent complete

As Auburn University announces a record take of $608.9 million from its latest capital campaign, the University of South Alabama is within sight of its own fundraising goal.

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Sat Jul 12, 2008

WLOX-TV Biloxi

Anti-tax leader weighs in on Alabama race

The president of Americans for Tax Reform is defending state Representative Jay Love and criticizing his opponent in the Republican runoff for the 2nd Congressional District.

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Fri Jul 11, 2008

KVUE

Study: As gas prices go up, auto deaths drop

High gas prices could turn out to be a lifesaver for some drivers. The authors of a new study say gas prices are causing driving declines that could result in a third fewer auto deaths annually, with the most ...

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WVTM-TV Birmingham

Alabama Extends Unemployment Pay 13 Weeks

Unemployed Alabamians might be eligible for up to 13 more weeks of unemployment compensation.

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Thu Jul 10, 2008

WIAT-TV Birmingham

Two Alabamians Report Sickness in Salmonella Case

The number of people who've been sickened by salmonella-contaminated food is growing nationwide but Alabama officials say the state has only had two reported cases.

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Political Gateway

Karl Rove a no-show, defies House subpoena

Former presidential adviser Karl Rove declined to appear before a U.S. congressional subcommittee Thursday, citing executive privilege and ignoring a subpoena.

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Related Topix: Karl Rove, Alabama, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Linda Sanchez, Democrat

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