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18 hrs ago | Ledger-Enquirer.com

In Alabama, cash-strapped courts could face more cuts

When a Russell County jury failed to reach a verdict in the first-degree rape trial of James Dix, prosecutors had some disheartening news for the alleged victim in the case.

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Related Topix: Alabama, Phenix City, AL, US Governors, Robert Bentley, Barbour County, AL

Thu Feb 02, 2012

Ledger-Enquirer.com

Russell County jury continues deliberations in child sex case

A Russell County jury will continue deliberations today in the case of a local man charged with sexually abusing a child.

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Related Topix: Phenix City, AL

Ledger-Enquirer.com

Gaggle of Idle Hour Park rescuers hopes to save tangled, hurt geese

Folks getting a gander at a goose tangled in fishing line are gathering a gaggle of volunteers to save the bird.

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Related Topix: Metal, A.N.I.M.a.L., Phenix City, AL

LaGrange Daily News

BC-AL - Scotala-Death Penalty,0118

Scotala-Death Penalty,0118 Court rejects Ala. death row inmate's bid for time Eds: APNewsNow.

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Related Topix: Death Penalty, Prison, Montgomery, AL

Wed Feb 01, 2012

Eufaula Tribune

Alabama Lt. Governor touts forestry initiative at Lakepoint program

Ivey spoke to an audience of community leaders Monday at Lakepoint in support of the Alabama Forestry Foundation's Black Belt Initiative.

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Related Topix: Barbour County, AL

Mon Jan 30, 2012

Ledger-Enquirer.com

Phenix City police: Hurtsboro man, 75, dies in one-vehicle wreck on U.S. 431

A 75-year-old Hurtsboro man was killed today in a single-vehicle accident on U.S. 431 in Phenix City, authorities said.

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Related Topix: Phenix City, AL, Hurtsboro, AL

Sat Jan 28, 2012

WTVM

Phenix City honors education workers

COLUMBUS, GA - Without the heart, there is no life and Phenix City says those in their education system are the heart of their community.

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Related Topix: Phenix City, AL

Sun Jan 22, 2012

Ledger-Enquirer.com

Phenix City leaders balk at proposed lodging tax for Fort Mitchell National Historic Landmark

A steady drizzle and overcast sky slowed business to a trickle Friday morning at the Fort Mitchell National Historic Landmark.

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Related Topix: Phenix City, AL

Fri Jan 20, 2012

Ledger-Enquirer.com

Operation 'Community Serviced' makes 37 drug related arrests in Russell County

An eight month operation called "Community Serviced" by the Partners Against Illegal Narcotics Unit has resulted in 37 drug related arrests in Russell County.

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Related Topix: Drugs

The Shreveport Times

Ala. man arrested over videotaped assault of LSU fan

Brian Downing, who allegedly sexually assaulted a passed out LSU football fan in the French Quarter after the recent BCS Championship college football game, is escorted by detectives for booking on charges of sexual battery and obscenity at the New Orleans Police Department headquarters in New Orleans, on Thursday.

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Related Topix: University of Alabama, Louisiana State University, Smiths Station, AL, Phenix City, AL

Boston Herald

Police arrest Alabama man in post-BCS video

An Alabama man was arrested late Wednesday in connection with a video appearing to show someone in a University of Alabama jacket abusing an unconscious Louisiana State University fan after Alabama beat LSU for the BCS football championship.

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Related Topix: Alabama, University of Alabama, Louisiana State University, Smiths Station, AL, Opinion

WHNT-TV Huntsville

Man Who Assaulted LSU Fan Headed To See New Orleans Police

The Alabama fan who is caught on video assaulting an LSU fan on January 9 is on his way to New Orleans with his attorney to talk with police.

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Tue Jan 17, 2012

WSFA-TV Montgomery

Illegal immigrant sentenced to prison

A U.S. District Judge sentenced a Mexican National to 57 months in federal prison Thursday after the man, who was working in Russell County, was found to have illegally re-entered the country.

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Related Topix: Prison, Illegal Immigration, US News, Federal Prisons

Sat Jan 14, 2012

Ledger-Enquirer.com

Phenix City shooting kills one man, injures another

It happened about 2 a.m. in the parking lot of Car-Mart at the corner of 13th Street and the U.S. 280 bypass.

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Related Topix: Phenix City, AL

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