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Jay Barker charged with assault after incident involving vehicle & wife, Sara Evans

According to reports, former Alabama quarterback Jay Barker was arrested after an incident early Saturday morning in Nashville. Barker...

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Snow accumulation possible for northern region this weekend

The National Weather Service (NWS) is monitoring a storm system that will move across the deep south over the weekend. A Winter Storm...

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15 & Focused: East Alabama teen takes political commentary to next level

In less than a year, a Calhoun County teen has made waves in the political world. As a conservative political commentator, Caroline...

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Rep. Mo Brooks introduces bill to ‘protect citizens against invaders’

Amid a border crisis in the U.S., Congressman Mo Brooks (AL-05) introduced a new bill that would give more control to state and local...

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‘If you’re reading this…’ Mother of Alabama soldier killed in Iraq shares letters written by son

In 2007, country artist Tim McGraw took the stage at the Academy of Country Music (ACM) awards and solemnly sang, for the first time,...

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Alabama politicians and Biden snubbed by Ga. politicians during voting rights push in Atlanta

President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop in Atlanta on Tuesday to deliver a key speech promoting Rep....

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'I know that God has a purpose' Wheelchair-bound Miss Alabama USA contestant encouraging others

The 2022 Miss Alabama USA pageant will be held Friday, Jan. 14, and Saturday, Jan. 15, in Auburn. There will be 34 contestants competing...

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Erica Thomas: Picking the queen of your double-wide trailer

Who is the queen of your double-wide trailer? Country artist Sammie Kershaw said it best: “Sometimes she runs off and I've gotta trail...

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NWS: Winter Weather Advisory for north Alabama counties

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Huntsville issued an urgent weather message for north Alabama Thursday. A Winter Weather Advisory...

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VIDEO: Alabama WWII veteran dies at 96

A 96-year-old World War II veteran from Alabama has passed away. Chief Master Sgt. E.W. Bush (ret.) took his last breath in the early...

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Springville, Ala. mayor running for governor: 'I am a free-market economist...and I smoke pot'

Springville Mayor Dave Thomas announced Tuesday night that he is putting his name in the hat for Alabama governor. Thomas made the...

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First snow of 2022 comes early in the year

After a week of unseasonably warm temperatures and tornado warnings, people in Alabama experienced an early snow in 2022. Up to six...

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From Alabama to Music City: Jackson Capps

He got his first guitar when he was only eight years old and he was on stage a year later. Singing and playing at the World Famous...

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Tornado and storm damage reported across central Alabama Wednesday night

At least three tornadoes were spotted on radar Wednesday night caused damage across central Alabama. Severe storms also brought lightning...

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Severe weather possible in Alabama tonight and tomorrow

The National Weather Service (NWS) is monitoring the chance for strong to severe storms in Alabama this week. Here is a breakdown of...

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VIDEO: $20k in RC cars stolen in smash and grab at Hoover business

In just under two minutes, two burglars stole around $20,000 worth of merchandise at a model and remote-control car business in Hoover....

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40,000 fans expected for Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium

Football fans from the Lonestar State are in Alabama this week for the Birmingham Bowl. Auburn will take on Houston Tuesday at Protective...

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Talk 99.5 host Matt Murphy signing off in Birmingham: 'I hope I made a difference'

By Erica Thomas, Managing Editor Since he got his start in radio at age 15, Matt Murphy has been evolving and improving his craft....

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Erica Thomas: Boxes of hope and forgiveness

Going through boxes of memories can really take you back in time. I remember finding my third-grade diary in a box at my parent’s house....

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City of Mobile back to drawing board on Unified Development Code proposal

By Erica Thomas Work is still underway on a zoning plan that has been in the development stages for six years in the city of Mobile....

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Veterans Day celebrations planned across the state

By Erica Thomas, Managing Editor Cities across the state of Alabama are planning celebrations for Veterans Day 2021, including Birmingham,...

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Legislature likely to consider changes to gun permits in Alabama; Law enforcement pushing back

By Erica Thomas, Managing Editor Several Alabama lawmakers have pre-filed bills to address Second Amendment rights in Alabama. The...

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Cheers! Birmingham-based Shipt begins alcohol delivery

By Erica Thomas, Managing Editor Grocery delivery service Shipt announced Tuesday that alcohol delivery from Target is now available. ...

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Bill to keep Alabama and other states on Daylight Saving Time introduced to U.S. House

By Erica Thomas U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Alabama) introduced legislation Tuesday to allow states like Alabama to stay on Daylight Saving...

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Huntsville K9 unit places runner-up in national pet pic contest

By Erica Thomas The Huntsville Police Department’s K9 unit is $1,000 richer thanks to an online contest. The department placed runner-up...

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Friends and family to gather for victim of 2019 Mobile shooting

By Erica Thomas The Second Annual Michael Beasley Memorial will be held on Nov. 6, at the George County Motorsports, in Mississippi....

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Disconnected: Widespread internet disadvantages impacting households, communities in Alabama

By Erica Thomas “Connection error.”  “Unable to connect to wireless network. “ “Disconnected.” In a digital world, some households...

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