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Life can come at you fast, or in the case of a turtle looking to cross a busy Alabama highway, very slow. The story could only get more folksy if a police officer and a preacher were to happen onto the scene. That’s exactly what happened.
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For a man who keeps a song on his heart and is always looking for ways to put a smile on his bride’s face, Ernest Griggs had heard the happy birthday song enough. That's when he slid out of his booth and stood up.
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The 4-year-old Pit Bull/Bull Terrier mix made headlines across the country following a profile story on her plight on May 12. The shelter was overwhelmed with people wanting to adopt. Now, there's good news.
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Sgt. Gary Willford Jr., is back, and he says he wants to tell the “rest of the story” of the “old guy” who joined the Guard.
Rutabaga has been overlooked and passed-by for possible adoption for more than two years, the longest stint on record for the East Alabama Humane Society in Phenix City.
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Two small bear cubs dubbed Big Al and Aubie have been returned to the wild in Alabama after being taken care of by a Tennessee organization for about a week.
The cubs are only two months old and weigh just five pounds right now. But that will change quickly as they grow into massive adults.
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These lifelong residents of Greenville have lived in the same house the entirety of their marriage, a quiet event that, on this upcoming Monday, will have started 26,664 days ago.
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A Montgomery couple is about to mark a milestone few achieve, 70 years of marriage. And they’ll celebrate it in a relatively quiet manner on Saturday.
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A photo of little Kinsley Wright’s loved ones peering through a window to see her start her first day of kindergarten shows their dedication, but it fails to reveal the distances they’ll go out of passion for family.
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Jack's Family Restaurants wants to make a star out of your grandma, your grammy, your gramps, or your even your granddaddy.
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An investigation is underway to determine who splattered a red substance across the marble steps of the Alabama Capitol Wednesday afternoon and why.
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Chalk it up to the consequences of a pandemic, but an Alabama mother and daughter have rekindled an artistic passion dating back decades.
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For Amanda Shaw and her four young sons, it’s not a place they’re dreaming of visiting when the dangers of the pandemic have passed. It’s a person.
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When Tucker Edwards grows up, he’ll probably hear the stories of how his birth was announced to eagerly awaiting family members.
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A Montgomery Walmart employee made his national television debut over the weekend as part of a television commercial.
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Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama announced Wednesday it was suspending production after a team member tested positive for the COVID-19 illness.
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The large, granite Ten Commandments monument that brought a national spotlight to Alabama nearly two decades ago is coming back to the state's capital city.
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It’s all in the presentation when you’re about to sign a commitment to your school of choice, and the competition to be the most original can get 'ruff'.
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The White House confirmed the guest list Tuesday morning, and among those invited is an Alabama man who now owns a successful government contracting business called SDAC.
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Alabama law enforcement went above and beyond the call of duty Tuesday to make a teen’s dream come true.
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Williams’ visitation and funeral is being held at Garrett Coliseum in Montgomery.
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Funeral details are now set for slain Lowndes County Sheriff John “Big John” Williams, according to Montgomery County Chief Deputy Kevin Murphy.
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The state is now mourning the sixth death of an officer in the line of duty following Saturday night’s shooting death of Lowndes County Sheriff John “Big John” Williams.
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It’s the end of an era for Auburn football fans. Friday, Auburn University announced it is officially retiring Nova, ts famed golden eagle.
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Followed by a large crowd in a celebratory mood, Romay Davis took hold of the handle of a decorated shopping cart and was escorted under a balloon archway and into the store.
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Broadcaster Chris Stewart underwent successful heart bypass surgery in August, “but unfortunately there have been some setbacks,” the Crimson Tide Sports Network confirmed.
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Caddell Construction has projects all over the world, but it’s time to focus on something closer to home: Nick’s house.
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Gov. Ivey has touted her No. 3 ranking among the nation's most popular governors, but after signing the state's abortion law, her favorability took a big hit among voters.
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The season has come to an unfortunate end for the Opp All-Stars Ponytail team, but it had nothing to do with the group of hardworking 11- and 12-year-old girls.
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The community has another opportunity to show their support to Officer William Buechner’s widow, Sara; daughter, McKenna; and son, Henry.
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When night draws its blanket of darkness across the mourning Opelika subdivision that Auburn police officer William Buechner shared with his family, you can see the signs of solidarity.
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The fern wasn't the only thing that got drowned out. The valedictorian, apparently not realizing what was happening, got drowned out by the laughter.
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Love is blind, or at least partially so, according to Alabama court documents that show a reality TV star wants a no-contact order against her boyfriend lifted so he can take care of her.
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The roof of a barbershop in downtown Clanton was ripped off during storms that are moving through Alabama Monday evening.
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Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson wasn’t familiar with June Shannon, aka ‘Mama June,’ when she was booked into his jail Wednesday, but when the phones started ringing off the wall, he knew she wasn’t an ordinary arrest.
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Dees founded the organization and spent 48 years with it until his termination Wednesday.
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Animals from the Lee County Humane Society and Southern Souls Animal League were flown out of the region Sunday.
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President Donald Trump told media he couldn’t get to Alabama “fast enough” after an EF-4 tornado claimed 23 lives. Five days later, he was on the ground.
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Just as the motorcade travels through the video at high speeds, passing by in one direction, an out of control passenger vehicle comes into view.
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We live in interesting times. A corporate burger giant sending an official communique to a breakfast giant to come on over because “We’ve got a toaster...” set things in motion.
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The cellphone company is rolling out a dozen different spots that tell the stories not of the first responders but of the future NFL players (or coach) who needed their help in their darkest hours.
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Now, Ivey holds the office outright having won it handily against her challenger in the latest state elections.
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“I knew you were being all weird,” you could hear her say as she was escorted through the living room, still clueless about what was planned.
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Josh Grantham found himself torn on which bag should go in his trashcan. The internet had plenty to say.
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