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Rep. Bill Poole Announces He’s Running for Speaker of the House

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Rep. Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa, on Tuesday announced that he is running for Speaker of the House following Rep. Mac McCutcheon’s announcement that he plans to retire at the end of his term in 2022. “I have spoken with Speaker McCutcheon to thank him for all that he has done and continues to do for the people of Alabama.  I have pledged to him my continued support during the next 18 months of his leadership of the State House of Representatives,” Rep. Poole said.

Man Injured in Early Tuesday Morning Shooting

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Montgomery Police say a man is hospitalized after an early morning shooting on Tuesday. The shooting occurred on the 2700 block of Highland Avenue at 3:30. The victim’s gunshot wound is nonlife-threatening and he was transported to a local hospital for treatment. There were no other reported injuries although there was some property damage caused by the gunfire. Categories: Crime,…

Man Dies after Losing Control of Truck in Pike County

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Police say a man is dead after losing control of his truck Monday afternoon. Don Edward Penton, 31, of Florala was traveling south on U.S. 231 when the Chevy Silverado he was driving rear-ended a Volvo XC70, causing him to lose control and cross the median then overturn. Penton who was not wearing a seatbelt was killed from the impact…

After Serving 24 Years for Rape, Man Charged in 2020 Assault

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama man who spent 24 years in prison for rape is in jail again in connection with another rape that happened months after his release. 71-year-old Willard Smith, of Brent, was jailed on June 22 on multiple charges with bonds totaling $90,000. Smith is accused of rape and sodomy at knifepoint. The crime was reported…

Danny Dissipates Over Georgia, but Brings Higher Rain Chances Today

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Tropical Storm Danny made landfall yesterday along the Southeast Coast and has been moving rapidly west across Georgia overnight and is moving through Alabama today, increasing our rain chances today. Here is the last advisory on Danny…The remnants of Danny were located near latitude 33.0 North, longitude 83.0 West. The remnants are moving toward the west-northwest near 17 mph and…

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