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Update: Demopolis High School Drowning Victims Identified

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Authorities say two Demopolis High School students who drowned in the Tombigbee River have now been identified. Investigators say Rayshawn Benison and Natasia Daniels died Friday after they fell into the water and drowned. They were 15 years old. Demopolis Police Chief Rex Flowers says a third classmate also fell into the water but was pulled to shore safely with…

Montgomery Airport Opens TSA PreCheck Screening October 15

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Starting on October 15, Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) will offer the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) PreCheck amenity for passenger screening.  The TSA PreCheck program expedites security screening for passengers who apply and successfully complete a background check. On Tuesday, MGM and TSA will roll out new screening lanes at the security checkpoint.  Screening will be expedited for crew members and…

Court Records: 10-Year-Old Girl Kicks Man in Groin During Attempted Raping

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Montgomery police say a 10-year-old girl fought off a man trying to rape her by kicking him in the groin. Citing a court affidavit, 52-year-old Devin Turner Windham was charged Thursday with attempted rape and jailed. The affidavit says Windham tried pinning the girl down and pulling off her clothes while she and her sleeping brother were being watched by…

Photos Released of Regions Bank Robbery Suspect

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Montgomery police say he Regions Bank located in the 300 block of Coliseum Boulevard was robbed on Thursday, October 10. An adult male suspect entered the business, gave the teller a note, received an unspecified amount of money, then fled on foot. There were no injuries and no arrests have been made. Check back with Alabama News Network for more…

Brantwood Children’s Home Telethon

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Since 1917, Brantwood Children’s Home has been providing a safe, stable, structured environment for abused, neglected and other “at-risk” children. On Thursday, October 24, you can help too by watching Alabama News Network from 5 to 7 p.m. and pledging a dollar amount to those children in need. Donate online or by filling out this form.

Beneficial Rains in the Days Ahead

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MONDAY: We should see more clouds than sun and temperatures will be with mid to upper 70s, with some scattered showers expected throughout the day. Tonight, it will be cloudy, with rain developing, especially after midnight, and spreading across the state. BENEFICIAL RAIN: The front begins to move north ahead of an upper-level feature moving across the state, and we…

UPDATE: Amber Alert Issued for 3-Year-Old Kidnapped From Birmingham

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An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 3-year-old from Birmingham. The Birmingham Police Department and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency asks for your assistance in locating Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney. Kamille is described as a black female, 3 years of age, 3 feet tall weighing 60 pounds with brown eyes and black hair. Kamille was seen last wearing a…

Construction Starts on New Skate Park for Opelika, Auburn

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OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) – Construction has begun on a new skate park that will cater to residents of Opelika and Auburn. Opelika and Auburn are partnering on the project, and it will be used by residents of both cities. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that Auburn is in charge of the construction of the project, but is splitting the cost with…

Federal Grant to Help Develop Workers in West Alabama

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LIVINGSTON, Ala. (AP) – A $2.5 million federal grant will help develop new workers with a goal of expanding economic development in rural west Alabama. The money is going to the University of West Alabama for work in a 10-county region. The area includes some of the state’s poorest counties, and officials sometimes cite the lack of qualified workers as…

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