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Elmore County manhunt ends Tuesday with Prattville man under arrest

A trooper with the Highway Patrol Division pulled over the driver, 32-year-old Joseph Wise, near the intersection of Alabama 143 and Alabama 14 in Elmore County.

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Police Finding Fentanyl in Dallas Co. More Frequently

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The deadly drug Fentanyl is being found in the Selma-Dallas County area more frequently over the last few weeks. Now local law enforcement is warning the public about the…

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Selma Police Investigate City's 9th Murder of the Year

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Selma Police are investigating the city's 9th murder of the year -- after a man is found shot to death -- early Monday morning. Police Chief Kenta Fulford says…

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Alabama Supreme Court Overrules "Time-of-Death" Rule, Allowing Montgomery Murder Case to Proceed

Attorney General Steve Marshall has announced that the Alabama Supreme Court has reinstated the murder case against 47-year-old John Grant of Montgomery.

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Two Men Sentenced, One Extradicted in Dallas Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A busy week of cases at the Dallas County Courthouse -- saw several high profile being resolved this week. Two murder suspects -- are now headed to prison --…

Lee County Deputies Search for Man Accused of Impersonating Police Officer

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying a man accused of impersonating a police officer.

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Manhunt Leads to Arrest of Attempted Murder Suspect in Bullock County

A manhunt for an attempted murder suspect in Bullock County has ended with his arrest.

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Alabama Death Row Inmate Seeks New Trial, Claiming Innocence

The filing is the latest effort in a case that has seen former judges, prosecutors and the local district attorney join in calls to reexamine the 1998 conviction and death sentence.