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Demopolis man killed in Marengo County crash

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A Demopolis man was killed in a crash on Thanksgiving morning in Marengo County. Alabama State Troopers say 19-year-old Colten Moore was driving a pickup truck that left the road, hit a fence and then an embankment. Investigators say he was not using a seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene. The wreck happened at about 2:30AM on…

People in Faunsdale Assess Storm Damage

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Marengo County town of Faunsdale — was hit hard by the storm system — that swept across the state Wednesday night. Residents were out Thursday — assessing the damage — and counting their blessings. “We heard it. We literally thought it was a train. But unfortunately downtown Faunsdale took the hit,” said Suzanne McKee….

Perry County Escaped Inmate Back in Custody

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17-year-old Aldonte Banks/Source: Perry County District Attorney Michael Jackson A teenager who escaped the Perry County Jail over the weekend is now in custody. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office said 17-year-old Aldonte Banks was arrested Monday night. Banks, who is from Uniontown, is now in custody in Marengo County. This is a developing story. Stay with Alabama News Network for…

Thomasville Mother Seeks Justice in Teen Son’s Murder

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– The mother of a 17 year old who was shot at a Marengo County nightclub and died last week — is out to get justice for her son. Forty-seven year old Ytonnie Blackmon of Thomasville — is hurting. Her 17 year old son — Travion Jackson was murdered — just eleven days ago. “If you…

Mother of Dixons Mills Murder Victim Speaks Out

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– A brokenhearted mother is crying out for justice — after her son is gunned down earlier this week in Dixons Mills. Fifty-seven year old Nadine Monghan has now had to bury all three of her adult sons. She lost her youngest son — 33 year old Rayford “Wookie” Parker — one day after Mother’s Day….