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Car Drove into House

A gaping hole is left in the side of one montgomery mans house after an apparent car accident. The accident happened this morning. Still no word on any injuries the accident may have caused. We’ll bring you the latest information as we get it. Categories: News

Drought Spreading Across Alabama

Drought is quickly spreading across Alabama. Statistics released Thursday show about two-thirds of the state is abnormally dry, and about 10 percent of the state is in a moderate drought. A week of hot, dry weather made conditions worse. Less than half the state was experiencing any type of drought conditions a week ago. The situation also is much worse…

West Alabama State Fair to Add Security Upgrades

Organizers of the West Alabama State Fair say they plan some security upgrades for next year’s event after a fireworks explosion prompted fears of gunfire during this year’s fair. Erin Treadwell, development coordinator for United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama, said the fair plans to have extra security personnel and a security checkpoint at the entrance for next year’s fair….

School: Vandalism Damage at UNA Could Cost $50K

The University of North Alabama says a round of campus vandalism will cost thousands of dollars to clean up. The school says graffiti was found Wednesday at the construction site of a new Science and Technology Building. Red spray paint covered parts of the building’s exterior, and more graffiti was inside, on construction equipment and on a nearby overpass. Assistant…

Student Arrested After Attempting to Fire Gun

A 14-year-old student at Vigor High School is in police custody after school officials say he attempted to fire a gun in the school’s hallway. Mobile County Public School System spokeswoman Nancy Pierce tells WALA-TV that the boy was taken to Strickland Youth Center. Pierce says the school’s principal will recommend that he be expelled. She says the boy took…