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Alabama’s new fishing pier opens July 23
GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — One of the Alabama’s attractions that was destroyed by Hurricane Ivan in 2004 is finally getting back in business. State Conservation Commissioner Barnett Lawley say the new fishing pier at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores will open July 23. Gov. Bob Riley is scheduled to cut the ribbon at 9 a.m.
2 Birmingham supervisors suspended in beating case
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Police Chief A.C. Roper says two Birmingham police supervisors have been suspended in connection with the 2008 police beating of an already-unconscious suspect that was captured on videotape.
Montgomery Zoo: Alabama elephant deaths not related to breeding
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A Montgomery Zoo veterinarian says the final necropsy reports show the deaths of a 23-year-old African elephant and her 1-month-old calf were not related to breeding elephants in zoos, a conclusion that critics dispute.
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DIXIE YOUTH: Smiths Station wins sub-district title
VALLEY — The third time was a charm for Smiths Station in more ways than one in the Dixie Youth AAA (9-10) All-Star District 10 Sub-District 3 finals Thursday.
DIXIE YOUTH: Arnold leads Opelika National to Sub-District title
Forget the three batters he just walked in the final inning, Doss Arnold wasn’t coming off the mound.
DIXIE YOUTH: Auburn Blue stays alive
VALLEY — Needing a win against Smiths Station to force another game, Auburn Blue came out swinging in the first inning Wednesday at the Valley Sportsplex.
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