Publication: Arab Tribune

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

Board denies Nabors' request for bus driver physical test

The Marshall County Board of Education voted down a proposed fiscal performance test that Superintendent Tim Nabors wanted for school bus drivers. The system also has a new way of calling substitute teachers."I want it on record that this superintendent ... [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 18 2013]
First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

Dad answers the call once again

Two Tuesdays ago, I called my dad's phone number. I've been calling that number all my life, well before it had a 256 prefix.I've called that number lots of times when I needed his help. There have been times I've called him with good news but there have ... [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 18 2013]
First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

AHS student first from state in space program at Johnson Center

Haven Tucker, a junior at Arab High School, has been chosen to participate in a program at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, this summer and her parents are proud. She is the first student from Alabama to be selected."My husband, Dennis, and I are ... [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 18 2013]
First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated Jun 18 2013 - 1 reports

Distinguished Young Women coming to Arab

Savannah Johnson of Guntersville, center, 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Marshall County, stands with the 11 contestants for this year's title. The event begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Arab High School auditiorium. Contestants, front row from ... [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 18 2013]
Entities: Mercer
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Graduates Harvard

Drew Whisenant of Allens Crossroads recently earned his master's degree in technology, innovation and education from Harvard University. He received his bachelor's degree in materials engineering with an emphasis on archaeological materials from the Massachusetts ... [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 17 2013]
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Gold City Quartet - 6 p.m. Sunday, June 23, Union Hill Baptist Church.

People & EventsGold City Quartet will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at Union Hill Baptist Church. The doors open at 5 p.m., and a love offering will be taken to pay expenses. Gold City has enjoyed consistent success during the last three d ... [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 17 2013]
Entities: Baptist Church
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

6-year-old OK after pit bull bite

A 6-year-old girl visiting Arab is doing just fine after being bitten by a dog earlier this week.The girl, who lives in Nebraska, is visiting family friends here. According to Arab police, the girl was visiting a residence on Nikki Lane when the resident's ... [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 17 2013]
Entities: Police
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Getting ready to repave Arab streets

Arab Street Department employees were busy this week getting ready to begin the city's repaving project, which will be paid for with $500,000 that was pulled out of the city's savings account. Workers were cleaning up Fourth Avenue between U.S. 231 and ... [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 17 2013]
Entities: Workers, United States
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Gary Eugene Jenkins Sr.

, 58, of the Summit community died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at Marshall Medical Center North.Mr. Jenkins was born Feb. 13, 1955, in Albertville to Curtis Eugene and Dorothy Elizabeth Hopson Jenkins. He was married to the former Mary Elizabeth Nelson.He ... [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 17 2013]
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

James Stanley Hale

.Mr. Hale was an active member of the Arab First United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir. He enjoyed camping and traveling and his granddaughters' (Madelaine Ballard and Meghan Ballard) sporting events.He is survived by his wife: Bette; daughters ... [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 17 2013]
First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

Martha Showalter

, at her residence.Mrs. Showalter was born Feb. 18, 1938, to Paul and Virginia Reinhart. She was married to Frank Showalter, who preceded her in death.She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law: Kelly and Andy Mann of Arab; son and daughter-in-law: ... [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 13 2013]
Entities: Memory
First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

John David Wilson

, 62, of Georgia died recently in a traffic accident.Mr. Wilson was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wilson of Arab. He was married to the former Barbra Gilbert for 40 years.He was a 1969 graduate of Arab High School, was employed as an electrician ... [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 13 2013]

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It was at that moment that my mind raced back to that old "Bear Bryant commercial for South Central Bell, in which he pleads for people to pick up their phones and call their "momma." Then he ad-libbed the line that became memorable: "I sure wish I could call mine.""
"My plan after high school is to attend UAH," Haven said. "After earning my degrees, I hope to continue working in Huntsville as an astrophysicist. This program has been incredibly helpful by helping me find my specific interests within the science and math fields. Now, before I even start my senior year, I will have experience working with NASA researchers and engineers and a hands-on experience of what goes into taking a NASA mission from idea to reality."
"I want it on record that this superintendent tried to do something to ensure the safety of our kids" Superintendent Tim Nabors said after the 4-1 vote. Only board member Terry Kennamer voted for the test
"With the new tile (flooring) and carpet and color scheme, it just looks fresh."

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Dad answers the call once again [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 18 2013]
Distinguished Young Women coming to Arab [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 18 2013]
AHS student first from state in space program a... [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 18 2013]
Board denies Nabors' request for bus driver phy... [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 18 2013]
Graduates Harvard [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 17 2013]
Gold City Quartet - 6 p.m. Sunday, June 23, Uni... [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 17 2013]
6-year-old OK after pit bull bite [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 17 2013]
Getting ready to repave Arab streets [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 17 2013]
Gary Eugene Jenkins Sr. [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 17 2013]
James Stanley Hale [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 17 2013]
Thomas Austin Folsom [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 13 2013]
John David Wilson [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 13 2013]
Martha Showalter [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 13 2013]
City employee proud of 'new' rec center [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 13 2013]
Arab officer stops Heisman winner's SUV [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 13 2013]
No injuries in Hopewell fire Sun. evening [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 13 2013]
District 1 community shelters arriving [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 12 2013]
Whisenant named Tribune editor [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 12 2013]
County jail to get $170,000 in renovations [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 12 2013]
Moore: farewell, thanks and 'Good Life' to all [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 12 2013]
Sports radio: keep up without watching games [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 12 2013]
'Daddy's girl' remembers his life lessons [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 12 2013]
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Friend gives gift of life [Published Arab Tribune - Jun 11 2013]
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