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Local Reaction to Melania Trump’s Speech

Mrs. Trump took the podium Monday evening. While her speech received a lot of applause, it was the words she chose that got the critics' attention.
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There’s lots of backlash over Melania Trump possibly plagiarizing First Lady Michelle Obama’s speech after she addressed the Republican National Convention Monday night. There were several lines in the speech that seemed to be word for word what the First Lady said in her 2008 speech. We wanted to know what some of you thought about it. We got mixed…

Agreement Reached on Montgomery’s Recycling Plant

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The city of Montgomery and the Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the city of Montgomery, which is a coalition created by the city to operate the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), have announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire the recycling plant and adjacent lot from current owner and former operator, IREP, for $625,000 and other consideration. In a…

i-Team: Speed Cameras Headed to Court?

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Thirteen thousand people in the city of Montgomery have gotten one: a mailed speeding ticket from an empty police car, but you wont be getting them any more. After our investigative story aired in May of 2015, lawmakers passed legislation to do away with the cars, but the fight between the city and the state isn’t over. The city of…

Dangerous Heat Ahead

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FOR TUESDAY: You can expect hot and humid weather as highs climb into the mid to upper 90s. Once again, the only heat relief will come from those widely spaced afternoon showers and storms. Heat index values this afternoon will range from 100-105°. GETTING HOTTER: It is all about the upper-level ridge strengthening to our west and the warm air…

Heat Here to Stay

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BACK TO WORK: For today, we are forecasting more sun than clouds, with only isolated storms. It will be hot and humid, as highs should be in the mid 90s. The main weather headline across the country for the upcoming week will be the very hot temperatures thanks to the strengthening upper-level ridge to our west. Alabama remains on the…

Gov. Bentley’s Office; House Committee Names Lawyers in Impeachment Probe

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High-profile lawyers have been named to both sides in the impeachment investigation against Gov. Robert Bentley, and Alabama’s taxpayers will foot the bill. Bentley’s office announced Friday that it is hiring Ross Garber, who represented the governors of South Carolina and Connecticut during impeachment proceedings. Alabama’s House Judiciary Committee named Birmingham attorney Jackson Sharman as its special counsel. That’s a…

Higher Rain Chances

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Today and tomorrow should be the days with the highest coverage of showers and thunderstorms across Alabama. Of course, this is summer, so it won’t rain everywhere, but any one spot stands a 50% chance of getting wet a time or two. Due to the clouds and showers, we will see our temperatures kept down some, with lower 90s expected…

CBS News: Trump to Pick Pence as VP Running Mate

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CBS News reported late this morning that Donald Trump has selected Indiana Gov. Mike Pence to be his running mate. The official announcement hasn’t yet been made. According to CBS News’ Major Garrett, the addition of Pence to the ticket may help Trump with conservative Republicans. Before becoming governor, Pence served in the House of Representatives for six terms. Stay…

SEC Media Days: What Are Bama’s Keys to Winning Another National Championship?

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The Alabama Crimson Tide is hoping for a consecutive national football championship in the 2016 season. But reaching that goal won’t be easy for head coach Nick Saban or his players. Alabama News Network’s sports analyst John Longshore has outlined his keys to winning another trophy. One obstacle will be playing Ole Miss on the road. It’s a team that…

Hot Thursday, Better Rain Chances to End the Week

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MORE OF THE SAME: It must be summertime in Alabama. More sun than clouds today, but like clockwork, we are going to see scattered showers and storms develop and last mainly during the afternoon and evening hours. We should see highs easily climb into the lower and mid 90s this afternoon, before the storms get going. Storms today, as we…

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