NY Post Finds Harper Lee's NYC Apartment
We knew Harper Lee split her time between her hometown of Monroeville and New York City, but we didn't know just where and how in NY she lived. Now The New York Post reports it was an Upper East…
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River Region Eyes Presidential Race
The Nevada Caucus and South Carolina Primary showed major victories for some presidential candidates. While Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton now has another caucus win under her belt, the loss of another Republican party member is upsetting to voters. "My guys…
Law Makers Look Ahead to Budget
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Volunteers Clean-Up Litter at Swift Creek
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Name Dropper Celebrates 75 Years in Montgomery
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Harlem Ambassadors Return For Habitat For Humanity Fundraiser
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Funeral Held for Author Harper Lee
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Montgomery Woman Dead After Fatal Crash On I-65
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NTSB: Pilot Lost Control in Colorado Crash that Killed 5 Alabamians
Investigators say the pilot of a small, single-engine airplane that crashed into a southwestern Colorado reservoir, killing all five people aboard, lost control of the aircraft as he prepared to land. The National Transportation Safety Board released a probable cause…
Suspect in Custody After Montgomery Shooting
Montgomery police officials say a suspect is in custody after a shooting on Midway Street. Officials say the victim was found in the 1800 block of Midway Street with minor injuries. Police have not released details on what charges the…
African Children's Choir Tour Sings for Education
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Monroeville Mourns Passing Of Harper Lee
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Two Suspects Sought for Credit Card Fraud
Two suspects are wanted in Prattville for using a stolen credit card to make purchases at a local business. While trying to use the card, the victim received an alert from the card provider and called the police. The transaction…
Official: Shots Fired on Virginia Military Base, No Injuries
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (AP) - A military official says shots were fired at a base in Virginia, but no injuries have been reported. Senior Airman Brittany Murphy said an unknown number of shots were fired outside the Soldier and…
Hindus Want Yoga in All Alabama Schools
Hindus have commended Cullman City Schools (CCS) in Alabama for reportedly introducing yoga, calling it a step in the positive direction. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, applauded CCS for coming forward and providing an opportunity…
Two Arrested in Butler Co. Meth Bust
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Small Businesses Endorse Roby for Reelection
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading representative of small business owners, is endorsing Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) for reelection. Roby has a strong record of standing up for small business in the U.S. House and should…
Four Suspects Wanted for Pike Co. Mechanic Shop Burglary
The Pike County Sheriff's Department is looking for four suspects who burglarized a mechanic shop in the Ebenezer community. Officials say the suspects broke into the shop, which is located on Highway 223, during the last week of January. The suspects…
Gov. Bentley and Senator Shelby Release Statements Regarding Harper Lee's Death
Governor Robert Bentley and U.S. Senator Richard Shelby both release statements in the wake of famed author Harper Lee's death. Lee was an Alabama native and touched many people. Governor Bentley: “Today, we mourn the loss of Alabama’s treasured author…
US Attorney Responds to Letter From Lawmakers Asking for Investigation
The US Attorney for Alabama's Middle District has responded to a letter from several Alabama lawmakers asking for the federal government to look into the ethics investigation of House Speaker Mike Hubbard. George Beck held a press conference Friday morning…
Law School Students React To Death of Justice Scalia
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Dead Body Found Inside Burning Van
Police in Ozark are investigating after a dead body was found inside a burning van. The Dothan Eagle reports (bit.ly/1KuXs7I) police and firefighters responded Wednesday to a report of a van engulfed in flames on a Dale County road. After…
'To Kill a Mockingbird' Author Harper Lee Dead at 89
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AG Luther Strange Disappointed with U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Attorney General Luther Strange voiced disappointment over an 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling, Thursday, against the Birmingham-based Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) in their religious liberty lawsuit against Obamacare’s contraceptive coverage mandate. “The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in…
Extra: Losing Their Religion
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