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Dog Fighting Sentences Range from 1-5 Years

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The first people sentenced for high-stakes dog fights in Alabama have received sentences ranging from one to five years. U.S. District Judge Keith Watkins ordered a five-year sentence Monday for Michael Martin of Auburn. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy and being a felon in possession of firearms. The judge imposed a three-year sentence on Irkis Forrest…

Alabama News Network Extra :Tough Times For Todd, Tonight at 10pm

This video is no longer available.2014 has not been kind to Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange. He’s faced some of the most difficult events in his time as Mayor, and faces a decision in a a matter of weeks about running for re-election. He”s had to deal with the demise of a proposed 20 million dollar children’s museum and library Questplex…

Three Dead After Fatal Crash Sunday Night

This video is no longer available.Three people are dead folloeing a fatal crash this weekend. The crash happened sunday night at 10 pm on Alabama 69 at the 113 mile marker, five miles north of Greensboro. 16 year old  April Richardson, of Moundville was killed when the car she was driving collided with a suv. The driver and a passenger…

News Guide: Highlights of the Alabama elections

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The race between Gov. Robert Bentley and Democrat Parker Griffith has received most of the attention leading up to Election Day in Alabama. But the ballot also includes contested elections for constitutional offices, congressional seats and five statewide constitutional amendments. A key question is whether Republicans can maintain their lock grip on the Alabama Statehouse. The…