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Florence, Alabama is located in Lauderdale County. Zip codes in Florence, AL include 35634, 35632, and 35630. More Florence information.

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Billy Reid 2012 Fall/Winter Collection

Florence, Alabama-based designer Billy Reid advances his offering for the Fall/Winter 2012 season.

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Fri Feb 10, 2012

Examiner.com

Florence Library screens 'The African Queen'

Florence film fans can enjoy a special Valentine's Day treat in the Screening Room at the public library.

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Mon Feb 06, 2012

Poughkeepsie Journal

Ban cruel euthanasia practices

Question - I read about a dog who survived the gas chamber in a Florence, Ala., animal shelter and was taken by Eleventh Hour Rescue group.

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Sun Feb 05, 2012

Alexander City Outlook

Alabama author Devoto to present new book at library

Alabama author Pat Cunningham Devoto will present her newest book, On Tripoli Circle , next Monday, Feb.

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Fri Feb 03, 2012

WNYC-AM New York

A Studio On The Road To 'Fame' For Soul Musicians

Rick Hall and Billy Sherrill were a couple of Alabama boys in their teens when they started writing songs.

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Wed Feb 01, 2012

Alabama Live

Florence woman charged with having sex with 14-year-old boy

Authorities say 38-year-old Dana Myhan Allen of Florence was booked into the Lauderdale County jail Tuesday on a charge of second-degree rape.

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The Clarion-Ledger

Dogs' eyes on linebackers

The Bulldogs will likely receive signed letters of intent from 25 football players, but will, for a short time this morning, await the decisions of two highly-touted linebackers in Long Beach and Florence, Ala., . "I think it looks good for Mississippi State," said Keith Niebuhr , a recruiting analyst for Rivals.com. "I've thought that way for a ... (more)

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Tue Jan 31, 2012

WHNT-19

Tuscumbia Police Chief Sentenced For DUI Conviction; Won't Serve Any Jail Time

Tuscumbia Police Chief Tony Logan learned his sentence today for his second DUI conviction.

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Examiner.com

Black History Series - W.C. Handy, "Father of Blues"

Schools across the nation celebrate February as Black History Month. In this series of articles, teachers and students are presented with a unique opportunity to learn about exceptional black Americans who accomplished much in their lives.

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Thu Jan 26, 2012

WSTC-AM Norwalk

Rural clinics help provide health care in Alabama

She's convinced if not for the down home personal care she receives at the clinic, she would not be getting the same kind of health care at another, larger facility.

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Wed Jan 25, 2012

Alabama Live

Half of modern-day 'Bonnie and Clyde' sentenced to prison by Birmingham federal judge

A federal judge in Birmingham today sentenced a Sarasota, Fla., woman to nearly six years in prison for a five-state bank robbery spree, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and FBI Special Agent in Charge Patrick Maley.

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Franklin County Times

Civitans give to PC memorial project

Civic organizations are known for helping others, but this week, one local civic club decided they could help out the community by helping a sister organization raise money for a project that will provide a place for citizens to gather to honor the victims of the April 27 tornado.

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Mon Jan 23, 2012

Gainesville.com

Tag, you're it

All of a sudden, Gainesville seems to be breaking out all overA in graffiti. It's popping up everywhere; at UF's new Innovation Square, on campus, downtown.

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Sat Jan 21, 2012

The Decatur Daily

Superintendent hopeful draws from experience

Darin Liles had to face his fears at the age of 10, when his mother sent him and his two brothers to live with their father.

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Ledger-Enquirer.com

Alabama football: 2012 Crimson Caravan to stop in Columbus

The Caravan will stop in Atlanta, Dallas, Mobile, Ala., Orlando, Fla., Birmingham, Ala., Memphis, Tenn., Florence, Ala., and end in Columbus.

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Tue Jan 17, 2012

WSFA-TV Montgomery

Police Chief found guilty of DUI keeps job for now

The city received a letter from Logan's attorney saying Logan is once again appealing his DUI conviction.

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Sun Jan 15, 2012

Austin American Statesman

Once a cover act, Alabama Shakes rock and soul band draws notice

When Alabama Shakes played a show in Florence, Ala., they caught the attention of Patterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers.

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