Police seek duo in theft ring in Franklin Co.

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 5:11pm

Police are looking for 44-year-old Harry Wayne Roberts and 34-year-old Stacy Elaine Murray.

FRANKLIN COUNTY, AL (WAFF)- Russellville Police need help finding the thieves who stole more than $40,000 worth of farm and garden equipment in Franklin County.

Officers said they have identified the people behind the theft ring.

Police have been tracking the crimes for the last several months.

Investigators said the thieves targeted a local business and home starting back in January.

Police are looking for 44-year-old Harry Wayne Roberts and 34-year-old Stacy Elaine Murray. They are wanted on two counts of receiving stolen property.

Investigators said the duo stole more than $22,000 worth of equipment from a business on Highway 43 and nearly $20,000 worth of equipment from a home on LaGrange Road.

Police said they took everything from ATVs, tractors, trailers, mowing attachments, and more.

Russellville Police Chief Chris Hargett said they want to get these crooks off the street before they strike again.

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Emergency medical cat care at your fingertips

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 3:41pm

Emergency medical cat care at your fingertips

By Dr. Jessica Vogelsang
From The Daily Cat

We've all been there: It's midnight, and your cat is acting strange. Then it vomits. You watch your pet, wondering if you need to bundle it into the carrier and incur a $100 emergency vet bill to be told your cat is probably fine, or that you should wait until the morning and take your chances on not giving your pet immediate attention.

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Bentley: Amendment coming to Accountability Act

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Monday, May 13th, 2013, 9:55am

Bentley: Amendment coming to Accountability Act

Times Daily

Gov. Robert Bentley said this morning he is working on an executive amendment to the state's new Accountability Act because he opposes public tax dollars being funneled to private schools.

"It has never been my goal to have a bill that supports private education," Bentley said while speaking at a breakfast for business leaders.

Later, he said he would have the amendment available for lawmakers by mid-week. A week from today is their final legislative session of the year.

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Shoals veterans seek volunteers to drive van

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Friday, May 10th, 2013, 8:39pm

Volunteering is easy. Call the Shoals chapter at 256-381-8229. Any and all volunteers are welcome.

MUSCLE SHOALS, AL (WAFF)- Every week, a group in the Shoals helps disabled veterans get to the doctor. The group is now asking for help to keep their program on track.

Three years ago, the Shoals chapter of the Disabled American Veterans raised money to purchase a van to help fellow veterans get the medical care they need.

Nearly 36 months and 185,000 miles later, this group has helped more than 2,000 disabled veterans receive care at Birmingham's Veterans Hospital.

Vietnam veterans Dan Pounders and Mark Moore organize the shuttles.

They said they are running short on drivers and need the community's help make these trips possible.

They are asking for a little assistance to help enrich the lives of those who once fought for our country.

Volunteering is easy. Call the Shoals chapter at 256-381-8229. Any and all volunteers are welcome.

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Changes on the way for controversial schools bill

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Friday, May 10th, 2013, 6:36pm

MADISON, AL (WAFF)- Changes are in the works for a controversial bill affecting Alabama schools.

The State Senate approved changes in the Alabama Accountability Act. Those changes include a new definition for failing schools and new transfer rules.

School districts are still not sure what to make of this. As one North Alabama superintendent said his district is in a very reactive position and they're still unsure as they wind down this school year how this Accountability Act will impact them next year.

The legislature voted Thursday to revise the law so that no school would be required to accept any student transferring from a failing school. Any student who transfers from a failing school to a non-failing public school in a different district would be responsible for transportation.

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Hubbard students want slower speeds near fatal wreck site

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Friday, May 10th, 2013, 8:17am

Hubbard students want slower speeds near fatal wreck site

Times Daily

Students at R.A. Hubbard High School are on a mission to see changes at the intersection of Alabama 157 and 101.

The students are writing letters to their legislators requesting that the speed limit near the intersection be lowered. The call their campaign, "Chiefs Care."

The speed limit approaching the intersection is 65 mph.

Hatton High School junior Caitlyn Martin was killed and her younger sister Alison was critically injured on April 30, when an 18-wheeler struck the girls' vehicle as Caitlyn pulled out of a gas station to cross to a median.

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WEATHER BLOG: Saturday afternoon rain chances dropping

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 12:00am

WEATHER BLOG: Saturday afternoon rain chances dropping

By Brad Travis

Partly cloudy and dry tonight with a south wind and lows around 62 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms will begin to move into NW Alabama around sunrise.

The line will be capable of strong gusty winds and heavy rain. The line will be weakening as it tracks from west to east and might not make it completely across the Valley before falling apart before the Noon hour.

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