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Alabama Man Charged in Brother’s Gun Death at Atlanta Hotel

ATLANTA (AP) — An Alabama man is jailed on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of his teenage brother at an Atlanta hotel. Records show 29-year-old Marquise Daniel of Harvest, Alabama, was being held at the Fulton County Jail on the felony charge on Monday. He is charged with a shooting that happened Sunday afternoon at the…

Rinse and Repeat Daily Weather Forecast

A very muggy air mass remains in place and will continue to fuel showers and storms across the state today and tomorrow, especially during the afternoon and evening hours, when daytime heating peaks. Of course in such an air mass, rain and storms are possible at anytime including early in the morning. Rainfall totals will vary greatly with some locations…

Doctor: Alabama’s Lagging Vaccination Rates a Concern

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — An infectious disease expert says the low vaccination rate in Alabama is concerning and he is watching to see how many cases rise after the Memorial Day holiday. According to numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alabama has the second-lowest percentage of people vaccinated, ranking only above Mississippi. Dr. Mike Saag is a…

Alabama falls short in World Series with second loss to Florida State

OKLAHOMA CITY – Alabama softball’s season came to an end Monday night at the Women’s College World Series, falling to Florida State, 8-5, in the semifinal round. Alabama (53-9) fell behind early on a three-run home run from Florida State (48-11-1) in the first inning and the Seminoles continued to drive in runs with one in the second and four…

Kidnapping Report in Georgia Ends With 5 Arrested in Alabama

BUCHANAN, Ga. (AP) — An investigation that began with a report of a kidnapping in Georgia resulted in the arrests in Alabama of five people suspected of human smuggling. The Haralson County Sheriff’s Office says a woman paid to have her 16-year-old son brought into the United States and went to the Georgia Welcome Center to get the teen after…

HGTV’s “Hometown Takeover” Makes An Impact On Wetumpka Community

The City of Wetumpka has come to life during HGTV’s “Hometown Takeover” television series. The series featuring Wetumpka may be over, but residents of the community say this isn’t the end. The renovations made will forever have a lasting impact on their city. The series finale aired Sunday night at 7:00 pm. The last episode featured the new farmers market…

Alabama State creates Hall of Fame

The Alabama State University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announces the establishment of an Athletics Hall of Fame. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize and pay tribute to former student-athletes and coaches who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments during their enrollment or career at the University, as well as individuals who have demonstrated significant support to the advancement of the…