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BREAKING: Heavy police presence at elementary school in Gadsden; All students safe

The Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency sent out a message Thursday asking everyone to avoid the area surrounding Walnut Park Elementary School, in Gadsden.

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Former Alabama city leader gets probation for radio threat

A one-time leader in a south Alabama town was sentenced to probation after using his local radio show to threaten a police officer who pulled him over for drunken driving, authorities said Wednesday.

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Hydrogen plant to be constructed in southwest Alabama

A British company said Tuesday it plans to construct an $83 million plant in rural southwest Alabama to produce hydrogen gas to meet growing demand.

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Alabama mentioned on national stage as example of what can be done when elections go wrong

During a presentation by True the Vote in Arizona, Gregg Phillips, who is from Alabama, referred to a 1994 case in Alabama.

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'My sign was not racist': Alabama gun store owner responds after threats over George Floyd sign

The sign at Leesburg Guns read, “CONGRATULATIONS TO GEORGE FLOYD ON 2 YEARS OF SOBRIETY.”

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Birmingham mayor names Scott Thurmond permanent police chief

The City of Birmingham's interim police chief has been appointed to the post permanently.

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Woman rams semi-truck into mobile home after 'domestic argument'

The Piedmont Police Department released few details after a Memorial Day domestic incident that ended with a semi-truck crashed into a mobile home.

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LIVE UPDATES: Primary election results

Polls close at 7 p.m. and you can check back here for the latest, unofficial results.

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DuBose challenging State Representative in House District 45 primary

Susan Dubose is running for State Representative for House District 45.

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2022 midterms: What to watch in Alabama, Georgia, Texas, elsewhere

Georgia could take center stage in Tuesday's primary elections as Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger try to fight back challengers endorsed by former President Donald Trump, who is seeking revenge for his 2020 election defeat in the state.

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Retired Lt. Gen. who served with Durant says he is a 'miracle' and 'warrior'

Retired Lt. General William “Jerry” Boykin, who deployed multiple times with U.S. Senate hopeful Mike Durant, announced his endorsement for his comrade just days before the Alabama primary election.

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3 injured in Murray State softball team bus crash in Alabama

Three people were injured when the chartered bus carrying the Murray State softball team was involved in a two-vehicle crash on the way to the NCAA Tournament in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, police said.

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Saban calls out Texas A&M for using NIL deals to buy players

Alabama coach Nick Saban called out Texas A&M on Wednesday night for “buying” players in its top-ranked recruiting class with name, image and likeness deals, saying Crimson Tide football players earned more than $3 million last year “the right way.”

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Rising diesel prices impacting virtually everyone in Alabama, including cities

The 78% increase in diesel fuel costs has crippled some industries and businesses across the nation. Facing higher costs of production and transportation eventually trickles down to the consumer. Even some Alabama cities are being hit hard.

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Sheriff: Ex-jail official, inmate she helped escape caught

Escaped inmate Casey White and former jail official Vicky White were taken into custody Monday in Indiana, according to an Alabama sheriff.

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Alabama law criminalizing meds for trans minors now in effect

Alabama was the first state to make it a crime to administer or prescribe puberty blockers and hormones to kids who identify as transgender. The new law took effect Sunday.

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Years after loss of husband, Alabama woman continues 'mission' for God, touching generations

“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.”...

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Alabama mom texts deceased son, receives miraculous response

For five and a half years, one east Alabama mother has occasionally texted her son's number. She never hears back. She knows she won't...

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2 killed in north Alabama fiery crash

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division is investigating a double-fatal crash in north Alabama. The wreck...

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Alabama Center for Law and Liberty reacts to 'major win for religious freedom' in flag case

"This case represents a major win for religious freedom." - Matt Clark, President of the Alabama Center for Law and Liberty. In a historic...

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‘My Pillow Guy’ Mike Lindell endorses Zeigler for Secretary of State

Mike Lindell, the man also known as the “My Pillow Guy," has endorsed Secretary of State candidate Jim Zeigler. Lindell said he is...

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Storms rip through west Alabama causing damage, power outages

A storm system that moved into Alabama late Wednesday left a trail of damage in the western part of the state. Damage was reported...

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Erica Thomas: Wake up! We're in a mess!

As the tax filing deadline grows closer this year, I am forced to once again consider just how much of my money is going to irresponsible...

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Missing person alert issued one month after woman disappears from outside hospital

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) issued a Missing and Endangered Persons Alert on Monday, April 4. Margaret Lynn Dixon, of...

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Severe storms possible again this week

The National Weather Service (NWS) is monitoring a system expected to impact Alabama this week. Along with storms, forecasters believe...

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Severe Weather Wednesday: Strong, damaging winds expected, tornadoes possible

The National Weather Service (NWS) is tracking a storm that could bring damaging winds and dangerous storms, including tornadoes, Wednesday...

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Trump pulls endorsement for Mo Brooks in U.S. Senate race

After months of campaigning on an endorsement from President Donald Trump, U.S. Senate candidate Mo Brooks has lost that endorsement....

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