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LocalALDrought 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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Ivey signs ‘Let the Kids Play!’ Act protecting CHOOSE Act student-athletes
Gov. Kay Ivey signed Senate Bill 342, the “Let the Kids Play!” Act, into law Tuesday.
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Alabama CHOOSE Act applications jump 33% as families turn from public schools
Alabama CHOOSE Act applications jump 33% as families turn from public schools
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Smiths Station house fire leaves family displaced, 4 pets dead
Although no one was home during the incident, family pets - including two dogs and two monkeys - were found dead inside of the home.
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Florida cold snap could impact Alabama grocery prices
Shoppers across Alabama may soon feel sticker shock in the produce aisle as a combination of crop losses in Florida and ongoing dry conditions closer to home squeezes supply and pushes prices higher.
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Kroger-anchored development in Auburn advances after planning vote
Plans are advancing for a Kroger‑anchored mixed‑use development at a major Auburn intersection.
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GMB USA investing $9 million in new Opelika automotive facility
Manufacturer to bring 75 jobs, produce hybrid electric vehicle parts
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Auburn University to host international soccer matchup of Argentina and Iceland
A huge sporting event is coming to the Plains and it has to do with that other type of “football”, the one American’s refer to as soccer.
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Alabama lawmakers wrap up 2026 session in final day at old State House
The State House is expected to be demolished as lawmakers prepare to move into a new State House that is under construction.
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First Alabama medical cannabis dispensary expected to open next month
The first location to open, according to the commission, will be Callie’s Apothecary in Montgomery.
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Months-long resurfacing project set for Hwy. 14 in Lee County
A months-long resurfacing project begins Wednesday on Hwy. 14 in Lee County, impacting commutes through Notasulga, Loachapoka and Auburn.
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‘We’re in survival mode’: Alabama row crop farmer, economist speak on struggles amid Strait of Hormuz closure
The strait is a vital shipping lane for oil and natural gas, and that natural gas can be used to make nitrogen-based fertilizer.
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Phenix City pastor retires after 57 years leading Franchise Missionary Baptist Church
After more than six decades in ministry, Dr. Raymond Cochran Sr. of Franchise Missionary Baptist Church in Phenix City preached his last sermon as pastor on Easter Sunday.
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Alabama Senate committee approves bill to require closed primary elections
House Bill 541 would require Alabama voters to register with a political party to participate in that party’s primary election.
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Convicted child killer one step closer to execution for murder of Phenix City girl
“Kamarie didn’t get 40 years. She didn’t get 30 minutes. He shouldn’t get another 30 minutes, but we have to go through the process,” Russell Co. DA Rick Chancey said. “I think the sooner, the better.”
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New Piedmont primary care location coming to Lee County
Piedmont Columbus Regional is expanding with the opening of a new location in East Alabama.
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Auburn woman accused of public intoxication and injuring dog
An Auburn woman is facing two charges after an incident involving an injured canine.
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LaGrange man dies days after rollover crash in Lee County
State troopers say a 25‑year‑old LaGrange man was killed after his vehicle left the roadway, overturned, and struck a tree in Lee County.
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Ceremony to honor late army veteran, Lee County deputy sheriff Kevin Hagberg
Piedmont Columbus Regional has posthumously named Deputy Kevin Hagberg as its "First Friday Hero" to honor his life of service and his decision to save others through organ donation.
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