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Hope Hull woman sentenced in federal court for lying under oath

United States Attorney Thomas Govan says the case stems from a domestic disturbance on July 13, 2025, at a home in Tallassee.

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Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama employee shot outside of plant

It happened around 10:27 p.m. in the 700 block of Hyundai Boulevard. A spokesperson with Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama confirmed that the shooting happened in the employee parking lot.

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New details in Wynlakes shooting that left one man injured

The shooting happened just before midnight on June 30 in the 9400 block of Dunleith in the Wynlakes community.

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Wilcox Co. man arrested on gun and dog fighting charges

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Wilcox County man is behind bars tonight. He's accused of knowingly possessing a dog for the purpose of having the dog participate in an animal fighting venture. Sheriff…

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Elmore County deputies searching for people throwing large rocks at traffic

The Elmore County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding the people who are throwing large rocks at passing vehicles.

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DNA evidence from Kirk assassination disputed by defendant's lawyers

A member of Tyler Robinson's defense team interrogated a DNA analyst from the FBI on Tuesday about the techniques she used to connect Robinson to a rifle found wrapped inside a towel at Utah Valley University.

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3 injured in Pike County shooting

It happened around 1:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Grown Folks Lounge on East Troy Street.

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Two people killed, one person hurt in July 4th shooting in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom -- A Selma man is behind bars tonight charged in a shooting that left two people dead and one person hurt. The shooting happened at around 2:30 early…