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Bill: Open Driver’s License Offices at Least Twice a Week

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The Alabama lawmakers are considering a bill that would require the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to open driver’s license offices in every county at least two days a week. The Decatur Daily (http://bit.ly/1QmKt7g ) reports that the Senate General Fund committee on Wednesday says the bill still needed some revisions, but gave it a favorable report and sent it on…

Families React to MPD Officer Arrest

Families of both the victim and the officer react to the news of Officer Aaron Smith's arrest after the shooting death of Greg Gunn.
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A solemn day for 23 year old Aaron Smith and his family. Their attorney Mickey McDermott says his client is not guilty. “We believe completely that officer smith is innocent,” said McDermott in a press conference. McDermott says they believe Officer Smith encountered a dangerous suspect that night in Greg Gunn. “Mr. Gunn fled and used force against this officer,…

Marengo County Deputies Search for Missing Man

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Marengo County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for your help in finding a missing man. They say 48-year-old Woodie Thompson hasn’t been seen since Saturday, February 20. Investigators say Thompson was last seen in the Dixon Mills area. They think he may be in a 2003 silver Nissan Frontier pickup truck with Alabama tag 48AN518. If you know where Thompson can…

The Social Media Dilemma

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As operational meteorologists, we are dealing with an issue that won’t go away, and seems to be more problematic every year. Today I look at this problem known as the “The Social Media Dilemma.” We spend too much time we don’t have putting down wild rumors and insane forecasts. I leave this with you, for you the masses, check your…

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