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Congress Doesn’t Believe Wells Fargo is Stronger Like CEO Says

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The CEO of beleaguered Wells Fargo is telling Congress the bank has cleaned up its act after a series of scandals that affected millions of customers. But Democrats – and some Republicans – on the House Financial Services Committee aren’t buying it. Wells Fargo CEO and President Tim Sloan told the committee the bank is compensating customers who had been…

Three Men Sought in Liquor Store Thefts Across West and South Alabama

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Photo from Crimestoppers Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is seeking three men who are considered regional theft suspects but are not in custody. The men are accused of stealing, on average, between $300 to $800 on every visit to an Alabama Select Spirit Store located in Conecuh, Dallas, Lee, Lowndes and Marengo counties. CrimeStoppers says the suspects are Montgomery residents Malcolm Devante Hosea,…

Actresses Felicity Huffman, Lori Loughlin Indicted in College Admissions Bribery Scandal

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Actresses Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are among at least 40 people indicted in a sweeping college admissions bribery scandal. Loughlin appeared in the ABC sitcom “Full House,” and Huffman starred in ABC’s “Desperate Housewives.” Both were charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud in indictments unsealed Tuesday in federal court in Boston. Court documents say Huffman…

Harper Lee Compared Hometown of Monroeville to ‘Elvis’ Graceland’

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“To Kill a Mockingbird” author Harper Lee railed against her hometown for trying to exploit her success in a letter that helps explain later legal battles involving commercialization of her novel. The writer’s bitter assessment of Monroeville comes in a three-page letter that’s being sold with other items by Bonhams auctions. Lee used Monroeville as the model for fictional Maycomb,…

Alabama Senate Debating Gas Tax Hike

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The Alabama Senate is expected to vote today on a proposed 10-cent gasoline tax increase in what could be the final day of the special session. Senators are scheduled to start debate at 10 a.m. on the House-passed proposal and a related oversight bill. Gov. Kay Ivey called lawmakers into special session last week to consider a 10-cent-a-gallon gas tax increase…

Spring-like Days Ahead

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TODAY/TOMORROW: These two days will be dry and very mild with a mix of sun and clouds. Afternoon highs will be in the mid 70s today, while upper 70s are expected on Wednesday. RAIN AND STORMS RETURN: A deep surface low will move from Colorado across the Great Plains into the Great Lakes through mid week, and a trailing cold…

State Supreme Court to Review Hubbard conviction

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The Alabama Supreme Court will review former House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s ethics conviction. Defense attorney Bill Baxley said Monday that the Supreme Court granted review on one matter that he considered the “catch-all issue” in the case. Baxley said that was whether the law is clear and if Hubbard’s behavior constituted a violation. Hubbard was one of the state’s most…

Almost $6M in Timber Damage Caused by Lee County Tornadoes

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The Alabama Forestry Commission estimates timber losses caused by deadly tornadoes on March 3 at nearly $5.9 million. That’s almost $1,000 per acre of timberland damaged by two or three tornadoes in Macon, Lee and Barbour counties. A report posted Monday on the commission’s website says the twisters destroyed more than 149,000 tons of timber worth nearly $3.4 million on…

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