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Man Killed, Baby Shot in Accidental Shooting at Vestavia Hills Chuck E. Cheese

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A man has died days after he was accidentally shot outside a Chuck E. Cheese restaurant when a gun discharged inside a baby’s diaper bag. The Jefferson County coroner’s office says that 22-year-old Timothy Roshun Smith Jr. has died. Police in the Birmingham suburb of Vestavia Hills say Smith was preparing to change his daughter’s diaper in a car outside…

Supreme Court Names Monroeville Judge to Preside of Murder Trial for MPD Officer

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The Alabama Supreme Court has appointed a new judge to oversee the trial of a Montgomery police officer accused of murder in the shooting of an unarmed black man. The court last week named retired Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Samuel Henry Welch to preside in the case. Aaron Cody Smith is awaiting trial in the fatal shooting of 58-year-old…

Sunny, Warm Days; Storm Threat Thursday Night

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TODAY/TOMORROW: An area of high pressure slides off to the east today and we are going to have warmer temperatures in the days ahead thanks to a more southerly flow. Sunshine will once again be in fully supply today, and we should see highs close to 80, followed by mid 80s Wednesday. There will be a few more clouds in…

Arrest Made in Friday’s Deadly Z-Mart Gas Station Shooting

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The Montgomery Police Department has arrested a Montgomery man in connection to the Friday evening shooting death of James Bibb, 27, of Montgomery. MPD charged Charles McMeans, 32, with murder after he was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Following his arrest, McMeans was transported to the Montgomery County Detention Facility, where he was being held…

Suspect Steals from Wal-Mart in Troy, Pulls Taser on Loss Prevention Personnel

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The Troy Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in a robbery that occurred Sunday at Wal-Mart. Loss prevention personnel with Wal-Mart observed an unknown white female conceal several items of clothing in a purse while inside the store. When the suspect attempted to exit the store without paying for the merchandise she was confronted…

Injured Auburn Gymnast Wants to Walk Down Aisle for Wedding

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The Auburn University gymnast who suffered career-ending injuries to both knees says her goals now include walking down the aisle at her upcoming wedding. Samantha Cerio, an aerospace engineering major from North Carolina, also is preparing to graduate and has accepted a job with Boeing as a structural design analysis engineer. Cerio, 22, discussed her future plans in an interview…

Alabama abortion bill heads to public hearing

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A bill that seeks to outlaw abortion in Alabama is getting a public hearing in the Legislature. The House Health Committee will hold a public hearing Wednesday morning on the bill, which would make it a felony to perform an abortion unless the mother’s health is in jeopardy. A woman would not be charged for having an abortion under the…

BREAKING: Fire Engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

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The soaring spire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has collapsed in flames, and a church spokesman says the entire wooden interior of the 12th century landmark is burning and likely to be destroyed. A massive fire engulfed the roof of the cathedral in the heart of the French capital on Monday afternoon as Parisians watched in horror. Notre Dame…

Dry Through Thursday

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FIRST HALF OF WEEK: Today and tomorrow will feature sunshine in full supply; and after the chilly start to the day, our afternoon high will be in the lower 70s. It will be much warmer tomorrow as we are forecasting lower 80s. Wednesday looks dry as well, but clouds will be on the increase as moisture levels rise, expect highs…

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