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Authorities Arrested a Suspect for Robberies at Payday Loan Stores

Authorities have arrested a suspect for robberies at payday loan stores in three Alabama cities. The Clanton police Faecbook page says Clemmon Barlow of Pike Road turned himself into Montgomery police on Monday. He has been transported back to Clanton where he is facing charged of 1st degree robbery 1st and 1st degree Theft of Property. Montgomery and Auburn Police have also secured…

Missing Plane May Be in Lake Eufaula

A small airplane missing along the Alabama-Georgia border with two people may have crashed into Lake Eufaula. WTVY-TV reports there have been two calls from lake residents saying they heard what they believed to be a small plane engine sputtering. Boats have been searching in the water using sonar and other equipment, and what appeared to be an oil slick…

Alabama Launching Garden Trail in March

The state Tourism Department is launching the Alabama Garden Trail. Tourism Director Lee Sentell says his agency will promote public gardens in several Alabama cities through a brochure and website. The Alabama Garden Trial will include Bellingrath Gardens in Theodore, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Dothan Area Botanical Gardens, Huntsville Botanical Garden, Jasmine Hill Gardens in Wetumpka, Mobile Botanical Gardens and Aldridge…

Alabama in National Medicaid Project

The National Governors Association says Alabama, Nevada and Washington will participate in a year-long project to examine ways to spur changes in how states pay for Medicaid and other health care services. The NGA says the project should help the states reach agreements with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for changes in the delivery and payment of…

Mike McKenney

Mike McKenney, QB George Washington Carver High SchoolTo Vote for Mike McKenney, text “Mckenney” to 45548 15 of 25 for 271 yards & 3 TDs. Also had a 1-yard TD run. Carver defeated Northview 54-24, Wolverines improve to 3-0. Categories: High School Highsman, Sports