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Country Stores, Country Stories: Jefferson Country Store

In today’s modern world, convenience and fast paced service has become the “NORM”,  but that’s not stopping some from slowing down. Our Jeff Sanders is checking out some local gathering spots that are still bringing communities together.   Jeff’ makes a trip to the Jefferson Country Store in Marengo County. Jefferson Country Store on Facebook Categories: Positively Alabama Tags: Alabama,…

Landfill Owner Drops Defamation Lawsuit Against Uniontown Residents

The owner of a landfill in a small Alabama city has dropped a defamation lawsuit filed against residents who used social media to voice their opposition to the disposing of coal ash at the site. The American Civil Liberties Union, which defended the landfill opponents in Uniontown, announced Tuesday that a settlement had been reached in U.S. District Court. Georgia-based…

UPDATE: Selma House Fire that Killed Two Ruled as Arson

UPDATE:  State Fire Marshal’s Office has ruled the blaze an act of arson.  The Selma Police Department is asking anyone with information to call the Secret Witness Line at (334) 874-2190 or Crimestoppers at 1-866-442-7463.   From the West Alabama Newsroom– A mother and daughter are dead after a house fire early Thursday morning in Selma. Fire officials say a…

2 Killed in Shooting at Alabama Lawyer’s Office; 1 Arrested

HAMILTON, Ala. (AP) – A man accused of fatally shooting two people at a west Alabama law firm and a nearby accounting office has been charged with two counts of capital murder. Marion County District Attorney Jack Bostick says 67-year-old Donny Miller and 61-year-old Linda Cole were shot Wednesday morning. Bostick says 57-year-old Jimmy Cooper was shot in the arm…

Demopolis Police Ask for Public’s Help in Murder and Fatal Hit & Run Investigation

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Authorities in Demopolis need your help to try and solve a fatal hit and run accident — and a murder. Demopolis Police continue to investigate the city’s first murder of the year. They say Ray Rowser, Jr. was shot and killed at a trailer on Blacks Drive back in October. “Any small details that somebody…