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Schools Failing Under Alabama Accountability Act

Seventy-eight Alabama schools from both urban and rural areas are on the state's list of schools that are failing under a new law. The list released

Schools Failing Under Alabama Accountability Act

Seventy-eight Alabama schools from both urban and rural areas are on the state's list of schools that are failing under a new law. The list released
In Interview, Obama Defends NSA Data Collection

In a 45-minute interview with PBS' Charlie Rose, President Obama defended a government program that collects vast data about the electronic activity of
Huntsville Opening 2 Entertainment Districts

The city of Huntsville is trying to spice up life in its downtown area with a pair of new entertainment districts. Promoters are planning a Thursday launch
3-D Printer Brings Dexterity To Children With No Fingers

Richard Van As was working in his home near Johannesburg, South Africa, in May of 2011, when he lost control of his table saw."It's a possibility that it

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Alabama's New Tax Credits Limited to Transfers

Alabama's Department of Revenue says the state's new private school tax credits don't apply to students who are already in private schools, even...

Alabama 19th in Federal Revenue for State Spending

A new study ranks Alabama 19th among in the states in the amount of federal funding that goes into the state government's general revenue. The...

Ala. Governor Reinstating Merit

Alabama state employees are going to get their first raises in five years. Gov. Robert Bentley says he plans to reinstate merit raises starting Jan...

Crews Cleaning Up After Storms in North Alabama

Workers are cleaning up after strong storms caused scattered damage in north Alabama. Utilities workers from Huntsville were clearing streets...

School Volunteers to be Checked for Sex Offenders

The Tuscaloosa City Board of Education is set to vote on a new school guest and volunteer policy that would require visitors at Tuscaloosa City...

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A huge banner over the third-base dugout spelled the name of the tournament incorrectly — college had three Ls. Organizers of the tournament were...
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In the hours following an announcement by the Taliban and the United States saying they were ready to begin peace talks, we received reminders of...

Repairs at WAPR Tower

Our signal in the Selma/Montgomery area will be at reduced power until further repairs are completed at the tower. We apologize to listeners in the outlying areas who may have difficulty hearing us.