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Storms down trees and knock out power in Plantersville

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From the West Alabama Newsroom– Overnight storms downed several trees in one neighborhood in the Plantersville area of Dallas County. Strong winds snapped and uprooted trees around homes on County Road 560. Crews have now cleared blocked roadways — and piled up debris along the side of the road. Some of the downed trees snapped power lines knocking out power…

City of Wetumpka In Legal Feud With Local Utility Companies

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A legal battle is brewing between the city of Wetumpka and local utility companies. City officials want power poles and lines gone from downtown, but a dispute with local utility companies is standing in the way of their planned progress. The city council’s vote to have them removed, was supposed to improve traffic flow for both vehicles and pedestrians and make side…