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Gov. Bentley not ready to call special session for Jefferson County

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    The Etowah County Sheriff's Office says an inmate kitchen worker escaped the Etowah County Detention Center Friday morning. 
MONTGOMERY - AL -

    Governor Robert Bentley says he will not call a special legislative session until after the Jefferson County Commission makes a decision on bankruptcy.  The commission is expected to decide on Friday, August 12th.

    The Governor says the legislature may be needed to put the finishing touches on any bankruptcy deal.