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First Lady Bentley donates books to Phil Campbell Elementary School

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 8:17pm

PHIL CAMPBELL, AL (WAFF)- Alabama First Lady Dianne Bentley made a special delivery to Phil Campbell on Wednesday.

She donated 100 books to Phil Campbell Elementary School as part of her Scholastic Donation Program.

Not only did she take time to read to students, she also shared personal stories and answered their questions.

"The books are so needed in rural schools like ours. We never have enough books to put in the hands of our students, so we're just delighted for the donation of books and for her taking the time to do the question and answer session. The book was wonderful she read and just sharing her love for reading," said principal Jackie Ergle.

Phil Campbell Elementary is one of four schools chosen by the First Lady that were impacted by the April 27 tornado outbreak to receive the books.

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Schools to discuss uniform calendars after state superintendent webinar

Submitted by Lonnie Crawford, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 3:44pm
Schools to discuss uniform calendars after state superintendent webinar

State superintendent, Dr. Tommy Bice, is going to have a webinar about next year's school calendar on Thursday.

Franklin County Schools plan to work on the calendar for the upcoming school year after listening to Dr. Bice's webinar.

Russellville City Schools have done some preliminary work on the calendar, but will make more concrete decisions after the webinar as well. Their next board meeting is June 14th.

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

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FDA warns against illegal HCG diet supplements

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 9:52am

HUNSTVILLE, AL (WAFF)- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is sending warning letters to
manufacturers about a popular diet supplement.

FDA officials said any diet supplements including human chorionic
gonadotropin, commonly called HCG, are illegal.

Better Business Bureau officials said they have received dozens of
complaints about one of the most notable companies producing the drugs. BBB
officials gave HCG Xtreme an "F" rating, citing 53 customer
complaints about billing, collection and problems with products. 

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the FDA issued letters to businesses
selling HCG warning they are selling illegal weight loss drugs that are not FDA
approved. Despite the warnings, major retailers like Wal-Mart, Target
and GNC still sell the supplements.

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Area golf teams struggle on day one at state

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 7:06am
Area golf teams struggle on day one at state

Area golf teams struggle on day one at state
Franklin County Times
AUBURN — Uncooperative weather and a difficult course have proved powerful foes to the Russellville and Red Bay boy's golf teams. Both teams are at Grand National Golf Course in Auburn/Opelika for the state championship golf tournament... Read More

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Belgreen falls to Athens Bible, Spring Garden

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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 7:06am
Belgreen falls to Athens Bible, Spring Garden

Belgreen falls to Athens Bible, Spring Garden
Franklin County Times
HUNTSVILLE — The Belgreen Lady Bulldogs' 2012 softball season was brought to an end Saturday morning at the hands of Spring Garden, who defeated Belgreen 12-1 in the Lady Bulldogs' third game of the North Regional Softball Tournament... Read More

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Lady Wildcats take second at regionals

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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 7:06am
Lady Wildcats take second at regionals

Lady Wildcats take second at regionals
Franklin County Times
The Tharptown Lady Wildcats made the North Regionals for the third consecutive season this year, but something they had never done there was win a game at Huntsville. By the end of the tournament they had won three. The Lady Wildcats went 3-0 to start ...
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Art program pays dividends

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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 5:07pm
Art program pays dividends


Franklin County Times
Art program pays dividends
Franklin County Times
Rich pastels, charcoal drawings and paper-mache bowls decorated the walls and bookshelves at Russellville Public Library Monday night where students in Melissa Grissom's Art I, Art II and Art III classes held their annual art show... Read More

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