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Tuscaloosa VA Director Moving to Augusta VA Hospital

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Posted: Jan 29, 2015 5:09 PM CST

Updated: Dec 4, 2015 5:26 PM CST

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – The Department of Veterans Affairs is moving the director of the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center to Augusta, Georgia, to run the troubled Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. The VA announced that Maria Andrews will move to her new job as director in Augusta within 30 days. She replaces Robert Hamilton, who resigned Nov. 30 after problems…

Gadsden’s Tougher Smoking Ban Takes Effect Sunday

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Posted: Jan 29, 2015 4:06 PM CST

Updated: Dec 4, 2015 5:26 PM CST

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A tougher smoking ordinance goes into effect Sunday in Gadsden.

Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange Delivers “State of the City”

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Posted: Jan 29, 2015 3:56 PM CST

Updated: Nov 18, 2015 6:15 PM CST

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Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange appeared on CBS 8 tonight to deliver a “State of the City” address.

Drivers with Autism Disorders Get Identification Cards

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Posted: Jan 29, 2015 3:14 PM CST

Updated: Dec 4, 2015 5:26 PM CST

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The state health department will soon provide cards for Alabama drivers who have been diagnosed with autism disorders.

1 Child and 3 Police Officers Recover after a House Fire

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Posted: Jan 29, 2015 3:05 PM CST

Updated: Dec 4, 2015 5:27 PM CST

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Authorities say a child was severely burned in a house fire in Calera.

Braves Caravan Visits Montgomery

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Posted: Jan 29, 2015 6:52 AM CST

Updated: Nov 18, 2015 6:15 PM CST

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Braves Caravan Visits Montgomery

Opponent Artur Davis Responds to Mayor’s State of the City Address

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Posted: Jan 29, 2015 3:25 AM CST

Updated: Dec 4, 2015 5:27 PM CST

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In his State of the City address Wednesday evening, mayor Todd Strange highlighted Montgomery’s best achievements.

One Year Later: Winter Storm 2014

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Posted: Jan 29, 2015 2:48 AM CST

Updated: Nov 18, 2015 6:15 PM CST

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If you were living in Montgomery this time last year, you can probably remember what you were doing — whether it was at home or on the road. That’s when the city shut down because of its icy conditions. But Montgomery city leaders say they’ve made changes to how they would deal with the cold weather today.