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Sandusky professes innocence, vows to fight

By MARK SCOLFORO
Associated Press

BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) - Jerry Sandusky professed his innocence and vowed to continue fighting his child molestation conviction in a recorded statement broadcast on the eve of his sentencing Tuesday, a possible preview of remarks he was expected to make at the hearing.

In the three-minute

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Tuesday is deadline for Ark. voters to register

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Tuesday marks the deadline for Arkansans to register to vote in this year's general election.

Early voting begins Oct. 22 in Arkansas for the Nov. 6 election.

Aside from the presidential race, all four Arkansas members of the U.S. House of Representatives are up for election. All 135 seats in the Legislature are up for

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Insurer sued woman for medical expenses

WEST POINT, Miss. (AP) - A Clay County woman has been ordered to reimburse Metropolitan Casualty $220,000 for the medical expenses of a Starkville cyclist injured when struck by a vehicle in 2011.

Metropolitan Casualty sued Robbie Norton in March to recover expenses for Jan Morgan's medical treatment. Morgan was hospitalized after being hit by

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Overton High School Awarded Laura Bush Foundation Grant

Overton High School Awarded Laura Bush Foundation Grant

Memphis, Tenn. – Overton High School has been awarded a grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries. These grants are awarded annually to support efforts to expand, update and diversify school library collections. Overton is one of 238 schools across th

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Commission signals no funds to suburban schools

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A revised court filing shows the Shelby County Commission might refuse to provide funds to six new suburban school districts unless a judge requires it.

The Commercial Appeal (http://bit.ly/SZMwhb ) reported the amended complaint filed in U.S. District Court states the commission will take whatever steps are necessary to avoid

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