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Victoryland Trial Starts Tuesday

Victoryland Casino in Macon County was raided by Attorney General Luther Strange in 2013, effectively shutting down the operation.

The state took over 1,000 gambling machines and over $200,000 in cash.

Debate Unlikely in Alabama Governor’s Race

Alabama voters aren’t likely to see debates between Alabama’s two candidates for governor. Representatives of Republican incumbent Robert Bentley and Democratic challenger Parker Griffith had been talking about scheduling debates, but those talks failed. Bentley says he welcomed a spirted exchange, but Griffith was only interested in negative campaigning and name-calling. Griffith says Bentley is unmanly and arrogant for not…

Montgomery Man Kills Self During Traffic Stop

State troopers say a Montgomery man fatally shot himself after being pulled over in a traffic stop in Wetumpka. Troopers identified the man as 56-year-old Raymond Dawkins. Troopers say the shooting occurred during a traffic stop about 9 p.m. Sunday near the Poarch Creek Indians’ casino on U.S. 231 in Wetumpka. Authorities say a tribal police officer was nearby and…

Tyler Sheehan

This video is no longer available.Tyler Sheehan #9 Macon East AcademyTo Vote for Tyler Sheehan, text “Sheehan” to 45548 343 yards rushing on 32 carries in their win over Springwood. 4 rushing TDs and he also tossed a TD pass as well. Categories: High School Highsman, Sports

Governor’s Security Officer Makes Lots of OT

The head of Gov. Robert Bentley’s security detail made $16,918 in August including overtime. Al.com reports the August income pushed Wendell Ray Lewis’ salary, including overtime, so far this fiscal year to $153,000. That’s with one month to go in the fiscal year. Lewis’ salary is almost $50,000 more than the head of the state Department of Public Safety made…

Atlanta Company Starting 2nd Plant in Cullma

Atlanta-based Reliance Worldwide Corp. is expanding its manufacturing operation in Cullman and planning to add 130 jobs. Company officials joined Gov. Robert Bentley on Monday to announce that the company will open its first U.S. plant to take its SharkBite plumbing connection system, which has been produced only in Australia. Officials said the company will invest $50 million in a…