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City councils to meet over Marshall County shooting range

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 7:41pm

MARSHALL COUNTY, AL (WAFF)- A controversial shooting range in two police jurisdictions in Marshall County remains closed, but both jurisdictions are seeking to pass opposing ordinances about their involvement in shooting ranges in their jurisdictions.

The Guntersville City Council met Tuesday night. Until then, Guntersville had no shooting range regulations in their police jurisdiction. Now they do.

And while the city of Albertville currently does have regulations, they are looking to get out of the shooting range business.

Tactical Shooters was shut down earlier this month due to a 1947 Albertville city ordinance that prevents operating a shooting range in the city's police jurisdiction without a license.

Tuesday night, the Guntersville City Council joined Albertville by passing an ordinance that prevents shooting ranges in the police jurisdiction but does not apply to residents who use their personal property for target practice or for hunting.

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Schools meet with state superintendent to discuss uniform calendars

Submitted by Lonnie Crawford, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 3:08pm
Schools meet with state superintendent to discuss uniform calendars

The Marshall County Board of Education will meet with the state superintendent, Dr. Tommy Bice, Thursday to discuss the calendar for the upcoming school year.

They plan to work with Guntersville, Boaz, and Albertville city school to determine whether a uniform calendar will work best for them.

The school board decided not to make a decision about next year's calendar before getting guidance from the State Board of Education.

More information will be released after the meeting with Dr. Bice.

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Albertville chamber of commerce to host local musicians

Submitted by Mary Howard
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 10:08am
Albertville chamber of commerce to host local musicians

The Albertville Chamber of Commerce will host local artists Saturday May 19.

Lacey Amos and Jerry Merilien will kick off the night followed by Wes Barnes and Meredith Gilberth.

The event will start at 6:00 p.m. Entry is free but tips are recommended for the performers.

Attendees should bring something to sit on. Cheese, olives and bread will be available for purchase.

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Marshall County Commission opposes proposed legislative redistricting plan

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 9:40am
Marshall County Commission opposes proposed legislative redistricting plan

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Marshall County Commission opposes proposed legislative redistricting plan
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By Keith Clines, The Huntsville Times View full size Rep. Kerry Rich, R-Albertville, said he also opposes the county being divided among five House districts, but said the county will have to be split into at least three House districts because of its ..... Read More

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Softball: Mortimer Jordan returns to state tournament

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 7:53pm
Softball: Mortimer Jordan returns to state tournament

Softball: Mortimer Jordan returns to state tournament
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By Robert Carter North Jefferson News VESTAVIA HILLS — Of the five local high school softball teams to make it into the AHSAA North Central Regional Tournament last weekend, only one punched its ticket to the state championships in Montgomery — and ..... Read More

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Boaz woman raises awareness for Lupus

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 4:16pm

BOAZ, AL (WAFF)- Kary Fox was in severe pain for 10 years before she knew what was wrong with her body.

"I had been 10 years with different doctors....doctor after doctor," said Fox. "Some saying I was depressed. Some saying it was anxiety. I even got lectured about the high costs of medical tests."

They finally diagnosed her with Lupus in 2009.

 "In Lupus, your body misfires and targets those proteins to your healthy tissue for destruction. So it turns on itself," said Fox.

For Fox, the disease means pain and frequent trips to a doctor familiar with lupus in Birmingham. Fox keeps a symptom journal.

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Aggies to celebrate play offs with pep rally

Submitted by Mary Howard
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 2:51pm
Aggies to celebrate play offs with pep rally

The Albertville High School will host a pep rally for the Aggie softball team.

The pep rally will be May 15 at 7 p.m. at the Sheldon Elmore Complex.

The Aggies will head to the 5A state softball tournament in Montgomery shortly after. All Aggie fans are invited to attend.

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