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LocalALSafe disposal locations for unused, expired medications in Alabama
National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 25. Doctors with the Medical Association of the State of Alabama urge Alabamians to safely dispose of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs—a simple step that could save lives.
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Alabama SUN Bucks program offers $120 in grocery benefits for eligible children
Summer break means rest and relaxation for many children, but it also means families will lose access to free or reduced price school meals.
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Hearing canceled after grand jury indicts Enterprise mother accused in toddler’s presumed death
A court hearing set Monday for Adrienne Reid, and Enterprise woman accused in the presumed death of her 2-year-old daughter was abruptly canceled — a sudden procedural turn that appears to signal a grand jury indictment in a case where the child is still missing.
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Deputy shot serving warrant will not need additional surgeries
A Lee County deputy shot while serving a rape warrant last week will not need additional surgeries, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Prosecutors say makeup, wigs helped former Alabama tackle impersonate NFL players in $20M fraud
Luther Davis had convinced investors the money was for a player in the NFL, and he used the wig and make up to impersonate the athlete. The ruse worked.
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Smiths Station native led safety system for Artemis II moon mission
Dr. Precious Mitchell spent two and a half years certifying launch abort system that protects astronauts.
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Crews battle structure fire in Beulah
Firefighters responded to a fire in the Beulah community Sunday afternoon.
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1 injured, 3 charged in Opelika restaurant shooting, high-speed chase
Three suspects face charges after a shooting at Wild Wing Cafe left one person injured and sparked a vehicle pursuit that ended on Interstate 85.
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Beulah community hosts annual family day and car show
The Beulah community in Lee County hosted two events, resulting in the attendance of families and many vintage cars.
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Police clear 2 Phenix City schools after Friday morning threat
The lockdowns were initiated in response to a threat received by the district.
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Auburn Board of Trustees approves Jordan-Hare Stadium north project
Construction on $300,000-square-foot facility to begin summer 2026
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EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital receives $750K from community
Contributions through Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program will fund equipment upgrades and facility improvements
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Suspect in shooting that injured Lee County deputy identified as Guatemalan national
The person who died in a shooting involving Lee County deputies in Loachapoka Wednesday evening is now being identified.
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Alabama Forestry Commission urges residents to stop burning amid drought
Worsening drought conditions and low humidity have fueled nearly 400 wildfires across the state in the past month
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Luxury student housing breaks ground in downtown Auburn despite construction moratorium
The Mark Auburn was approved before the city's 12-month moratorium on private dorms and multi-unit developments took effect
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Alabama honors 106-year-old World War II veteran after his death
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs joined Gov. Kay Ivey in honoring the life of Joseph Anthony Rumore, a 106-year-old World War II veteran who died recently.
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Shoe retailer Journeys closes Opelika location
After moving from the Auburn Mall in 2022, specialty shoe retailer Journeys has officially closed its Tiger Town location in Opelika.
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Drought grips Alabama and Georgia, threatening farms and raising fire danger
Weeks without significant rain have left ponds and low fields dry during what should be a growing season, with fire danger climbing across the region.
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Opelika man facing 4 felony counts of sexual abuse
Authorities have charged an Opelika man with multiple counts of sexual assault.
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Auburn police probe Monday assault that sent 2 to hospital
Auburn police are probing a Monday afternoon assault that resulted in two individuals being sent to the hospital.
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