News Headlines for Alexandria, Alabama

Sumlar helps Bethune-Cookman beat Alabama State (AP via Yahoo! News)
Brian Sumlar ran for 114 yards and two touchdowns to help Bethune-Cookman beat Alabama State 28-7 on Saturday.

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Alabama group files suit over Jefferson County debt (Washington Post)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (Reuters) - An Alabama activist group has filed a lawsuit seeking to cancel $6.6 billion in debt and related swaps issued by Jefferson County, claiming the county faces financial disaster because of misdeeds by Wall Street firms, corrupt local politicians and others.

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Sumlar helps Bethune-Cookman beat Alabama State (Bay News 9 Tampa Bay)
By The Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Brian Sumlar ran for 114 yards and two touchdowns to help Bethune-Cookman beat Alabama State 28-7 on Saturday.

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City trims manager search; Garman lands new position in Alabama (Herald & Review)
DECATUR - As former City Manager Steve Garman prepares for a new job in Alabama, the search for his replacement came a step closer to its conclusion Thursday after an all-day meeting to narrow the field of candidates.

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No time for Alabama to step back (Dothan Eagle)
TUSCALOOSA — To some, this could be the worst time to play Alabama. The Crimson Tide displayed dominating physical toughness and 60-minute tenacity while routing then-No. 9 Clemson in last week’s season-opening 34-10 victory.

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Latest Alabama News (FOX 6 News Birmingham)
Here are the latest Alabama headlines from the Associated Press for Saturday, September 6, 2008...

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Gustav evacueesin Alabama head home (The Tuscaloosa News)
MONTGOMERY | Hurricane Gustav evacuees began leaving Alabama by the thousands Friday as temporary shelters set up at some of the state's community colleges began closing.

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Anti-abortion group protests at University of Alabama at Birmingham (Birmingham News)
About 40 people rallied Friday at the University of Alabama at Birmingham to protest UAB Hospital's performing abortions. Participants gathered opposite the school's administration building to pray and make speeches in hope of getting the attention of UAB President Carol Garrison.

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ALABAMA FOOTBALL: Saban looking for consistency (Montgomery Advertiser)
TUSCALOOSA -- Will Alabama's football team look like the one that dismantled Clemson last week or the one that stumbled and bumbled around in a loss to Louisiana-Monroe last year?

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Who's got the edge in Tulane-Alabama game? (Montgomery Advertiser)
Quarterback Advantage: Alabama Comment: Tulane is breaking in new players at the position; UA's John Parker Wilson looked impressive in 2008 debut. Running backs Advantage: Alabama Comment: The Wave is looking for a replacement for a 2,000-yard rusher; UA's backs can test the Tulane defense in a variety of ways.

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