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Montgomery Police Investigating Fatal Crash

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Montgomery police are investigating a fatal wreck that left a man dead. Police say around 4:15 p.m. Monday, they and fire medics responded to a three-car crash at Atlanta Highway at Oldfield Drive. Officers say 77-year-old Lytle Allen of Montgomery was taken to a hospital with injuries that weren’t believed to be life-threatening, but later proved fatal. No one else…

Agenda Announced for This Year’s Bridge Crossing Jubilee

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Plans for this year’s Bridge Crossing Jubilee celebrating the Selma to Montgomery march have been announced. This year will mark the 51st anniversary of the Bloody Sunday bridge crossing attempt in 1965. Following last years massive event, including the visit of President Barack Obama, organizers say they are hoping for another big turnout this year. However, it’s coming with some competition. …

Missing Man’s Car Found in Wilcox County

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A missing Clarke County man’s car has been found in Wilcox County. Hy’Shawn Curry, 28, of Thomasville has been missing since January 31. Few other details are available at this time. If you have any information, call the Clarke County Sheriff’s office at (251) 275-8156.   Categories: News, Statewide, West Alabama Tags: Clarke County, Missing Man, Wilcox County

Alabama Democratic Party Vice-Chairman Redding Pitt Dies

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The Alabama Democratic Party has announced the death of Redding Pitt,  the party’s vice chairman since 2013. Pitt served as party chairman from 2001 – 2005. Pitt was an attorney with the firm of Farris, Riley and Pitt in Birmingham from 2001 until his death. He was appointed by President Bill Clinton to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Middle District…

Federal Auditors Question Tuscaloosa 2011 Tornado Funding

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Federal auditors say Tuscaloosa improperly received more than $1 million in aid following the monster tornado that struck in 2011. The Tuscaloosa News reports the Office of Inspector General has determined the Federal Emergency Management Agency should reclaim about $1.2 million in storm assistance. Mayor Walt Maddox says the city disagrees with auditors’ findings, and so does the Alabama Emergency…

Bill Would Stop Removal of Confederate, Historic Markers

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As some cities make the decision to shed Confederate monuments, some Alabama lawmakers want to prohibit those removals unless legislators say it is OK. The Senate Governmental Affairs Committee on Tuesday will hold a public hearing on the bill titled the “Alabama Heritage Protection Act.” The bill would ban the removal of any historic monument, marker or school name from…

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