Good Morning! Here's what's ahead this morning on Alabama News Network: ALEA officials are investigating an early morning wreck that left 2 people dead and a 3rd person critically injured. Darryl Forges is live with more on a teen club…
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Police Memorial This Morning
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Prattville Plans New South Industrial Park Development
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New Teen Club Approved by Montgomery City Council
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Tuskegee State of the City Details Big Plans for the Future
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Mom of Slain Tuskegee Student Frustrated Suspects Still Await Trial
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Alabama House Approves Bill Blocking Local Minimum Wages
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Federal Judge Blocks Alabama from Using Oil Spill Funds to Build Hotel
A federal judge has blocked Alabama from using a portion of oil spill funds for the construction of a hotel and conference center at Gulf State Park. Senior U.S. District Judge Charles Butler ruled Tuesday that federal trustees failed to…
Pike County EMA and National Weather Service Officials Recent Storm Damage
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Sheriff: 911 Caller Wouldn't Say Person Who Died Was Scalia
MARFA, Texas (AP) - The Texas sheriff who responded to Antonin Scalia's death says he didn't know it was the Supreme Court justice who had died until he arrived at the scene because the person who called 911 refused to…
Cosby Loses Appeal; Case Appears Headed to Evidence Hearing
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Bill Cosby's criminal sexual-assault case appears to be headed toward an evidence hearing after a Pennsylvania judge denied his latest effort to throw the charges out. The judge who refused to dismiss the case this month has…
Alabama Man Accused of Attacking His Wife with a Hatchet
An Alabama man accused of attacking his wife with a hatchet and leaving her on a New Mexico highway has been indicted for attempted murder. New Mexico State Police announced Tuesday that a Cibola County grand jury also has charged…
Alabama House to Debate Bill Blocking Local Minimum Wages
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Autopsy on Grandmother Held in Girl's Death to Take Weeks
It will be weeks before an autopsy reveals what killed an Alabama woman who was serving life without parole for the running death of her 9-year-old granddaughter. Alabama prison spokesman Bob Horton said Tuesday that an autopsy on 50-year-old Joyce…
Over $40 Million to be Invested for Restoration of Alabama Forests
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the U.S. Forest Service today announced a federal investment of over $40 million for restoration of forests near growing communities to reduce wildfire threats, protect water supplies, improve wildlife habitat and support rural…
Montgomery Co. Sheriff's Department Looking for Theft Suspect
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public's help to find a suspect wanted in connection with multiple theft cases. James Beecham, 35, is wanted for active Theft of Property warrants. He will be charged with two counts of Theft of Property…
Suspect in 2015 Selma Murder Still On the Loose
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Busy Day for Montgomery County Commissioners
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Escaped Inmate from Alabama Prison
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Pretrial Hearing Held for Mike Hubbard
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Mental Health Patient Dies from Police Stun-Gun
Relatives have identified an Alabama man who died after police used a stun gun on him. Dorothy Nelson and a family lawyer on Tuesday identified the dead man as Nelson's son, 49-year-old Randy Joe Nelson of Athens, Alabama. Court…
Pike Co. EMA Officials Issue Warning about Storm Damage
The Pike County Emergency Management Agency is passing along a warning to area residents in the wake of Monday's storms. They have multiple reports of downed trees and power lines across the southeast corner of the county. Everyone is being…
Montgomery Fire Crews Rescue 'Valentine' From Drainage Pipe
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Greenville Police Department Kicks Off Amnesty Program
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Tornado Confirmed in Northwest Covington County
The National Weather Service as confirmed a Tornado touched down Northwest Covington County in South Alabama at about 5 p.m. Monday afternoon. Sheriff's officials say that a mobile home was destroyed, and a woman has been left with minor injuries.…
