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Bo Bikes Bama holds online silent auction

Submitted by Melynda Sides, Digital Content Producer
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 4:08pm
Bo Bikes Bama holds online silent auction

Bo Jackson's fundraising efforts for tornado relief didn't end when he crossed the finish line of a 300 mile charity ride in Tuscaloosa. An online silent auction that continues through 9 p.m. is raising more money for the Alabama Governor's Emergency Relief Fund.

Bo Jackson's five-day charity ride took him from north Alabama at Lake Guntersville State Park through other tornado-ravaged areas of the state, including Cullman, Jasper and Bessemer before ending in Tuscaloosa.

The Bo Bikes Bama campaign had a goal of raising $1 million and is currently more than halfway to that mark with $503,813. The online silent auction offers all five of Bo's custom-made TREK bikes, signed sports memorabilia, vacation packages, artwork and more. So far, the highest bid is around $800 for a Bo Bikes Bama jersey signed and worn by Lance Armstrong.

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Chilton County High School baseball coach keeps his job

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Wednesday, May 16th, 1:19 pm

CLANTON, AL (WBRC)- Chilton County High School's baseball coach will keep his job, the school board decided in Tuesday's meeting.

Dozens of supporters attended the meeting, carrying signs and petitions displaying support for coach Josey Shannon.

The principal, Greg DeJarnett, said he had some issues with how Coach Josey and a booster club conducted fundraisers without his knowledge.

The school board sided with supporters and Coach Josey will continue in his position as head coach for the Chilton County Tigers' baseball team.

Copyright 2012 WBRC. All rights reserved.

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Central Middle Schoolers get job advice at career fair

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Community Web Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 8:40pm

FOX6's own Neal Posey visited his alma mater to interview students about the first-ever career fair at the school. Check out the video to see what they kids thought of a chance to talk with working professionals from a variety of industries.

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Church arsonist asks for reduced sentence

Submitted by MyFoxAL Web Staff on Monday, May 14th, 5:44 pm

BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC)- A hearing took place today for one of the three men who set fire to several central Alabama churches in 2006.

Russell Lee Debusk, Jr. pleaded guilty to helping two fellow Birmingham college students burn nine churches in Sumter, Bibb, Pickens and Greene County in February 2006. He finished his federal sentence and is now scheduled to serve two years in an Alabama prison.

Debusk's attorney asked a judge to reduce his state sentence, arguing their client is a changed man since serving his time in prison. His lawyer Brett Bloomston says Debusk has been a model prisoner, from earning college credit to helping other inmates further their education too.

"He wants to rejoin his life and get back to his community and more importantly, to pay the churches back with restitution and service," Bloomston said.

Members of the five burned churches wrote letters to Circuit Judge Marvin Wiggins asking him to release Debusk early.

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Movie Review: The Pirates! Band of Misfits

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Community Web Producer
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 2:45pm

Mercer Morrison from our sister station WDAM offers his take on the high seas claymation movie  "The Pirates! Band of Misfits." The movie is created from the same folks who brought us "Wallace and Gromit" and "Chicken Run."

This review is by Devon Laird and Mercer Morrison. See more Movie Madness with Mercer reviews here on YouTube.

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10 time-saving apps for moms

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Community Web Producer
Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 9:05am
10 time-saving apps for moms

By Christina DesMarais

I don't know about you, but this year for Mother's Day, I know what I'd appreciate more than anything is a little help.

These tools can deliver just that -- though you don't need to be a mom to use them.

VolunteerSpot

VolunteerSpot is a free online coordination tool used by busy moms, teachers, or anyone who needs to coordinate participation from others for activities like help in the classroom, parent-teacher conferences, service projects, donations for silent auctions, or staffing for sporting events or races.

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10 summer health risks to watch out for

Submitted by Brianne Britzius, Fox 6 Community Web Producer
Saturday, May 12th, 2012, 8:53am
10 summer health risks to watch out for

By Marisa Ramiccio

When summer finally arrives, people start spending a lot of time outdoors, basking in the sun's long-awaited rays. But the great outdoors can harbor some health risks, especially during the summer, so before you step outside, prepare yourself for these 10 summer health risks.

Insect-Borne Illness

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