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Student Prayer No Longer Allowed Over Loudspeaker Before Football Games in Alabama School District

BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) Student or volunteer led prayer will no longer be allowed over the intercom before high school football games in the Blount County School District.

According to superintendent Rodney Green, the district made the decision after a complaint from an organization based outside of the community.

After discussing options with attorneys, the district said there will now be a moment of silence at home games instead.

Some neighbors who live in the area were upset to hear about the change. Many said they have been accustomed to prayer over the public address system for years.

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