Alabama school reverses, won't bar lesbians from prom

WTVY Dothan - Wed Nov 11

A north Alabama school district has reversed itself and may allow a high school student to bring her girlfriend to the prom after initially saying the lesbian couple wouldn't be permitted.

Key Witness in Murder Case Found Dead

WALB-TV Albany - Tue Nov 03

Early Sunday morning, Russell County investigators were called to a secluded Hurtsboro home on Cobb Street.

Hurtsboro killing not believed to be random act

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - Tue Nov 03

The Hurtsboro, Ala., man fatally shot early Sunday didn't die in an act of random violence, the Russell County Sheriff's Office said.

Hurtsboro man was fatally shot outside a home

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - Mon Nov 02

A Hurtsboro, Ala., man was fatally shot outside a Russell County home early Sunday, authorities said.

Coroner releases names of elderly couple killed in Phenix City wreck

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - Fri Oct 30

Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr., released the names this morning of the man and woman who were killed Thursday in a Phenix City crash.

City wants out of animal shelter deal because of disputed billing

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - Sun Oct 25

A partnership between Russell County and Phenix City that led to the opening of a new animal shelter last week may be in jeopardy over a $25,000 payment dispute.

Bank Robbery Suspect Linked to Ten Other Robberies

WRBL - Fri Oct 23

Police are linking a suspect in a Phenix City bank robbery to ten other robberies over the last few weeks.

Recession Over in Huntsville? Don't Expect a Hiring Bonanza

The Birmingham News - Sat Oct 17

Times Business Writer marian.accardi@htimes.com County's jobless rate now lowest in state, but likely to climb The recession ended in August in Huntsville and 78 other metro areas in the U.S., according to an index that tracks data on employment, housing starts and other factors.

Russell County Commission approves special election on school tax

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - Thu Oct 15

The Russell County Commission selected Feb. 2, 2010, for a special election on whether to renew the 13-mill property tax for schools located within the county at its Wednesday meeting.

Reed to seek Alabama State House District 83 seat

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer - Fri Oct 09

Russell County Commissioner Ronnie Reed has announced his candidacy for the District 83 State Representative seat currently held by State Rep.