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Protestors cuffed at Ala. Statehouse

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Seven demonstrators protesting against Alabama's toughest-in-the-nation immigration law were led away in handcuffs after they tried to block entry to each chamber of the Alabama Legislature.

Holly Pond dedicating Guy Hunt Museum

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Holly Pond, the hometown of former Alabama Gov. Guy Hunt, will dedicate a museum and library in his honor on Friday. Mayor Herman Nail says members of the late governor's family

Alabama Legislature holding final day of session

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The legislative session that began in February wraps up Wednesday, with plenty for the legislators to do on their final meeting day in Montgomery.

Montgomery skate park to relocate, paves way for new development Video included

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New development is on the way for Montgomery. But it means one popular downtown destination will be relocated...

Moore's organization steps into welcome sign fight

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Judge Roy Moore's Foundation for Moral Law, an organization that fights for religious liberties, has agreed to defend the town of Sylvania in North Alabama after the municipality came under fire for having a Bible verse at the bottom of its welcome signs.

The Plaza at Centennial Hill groundbreaking

Rendering of The Plaza at Centennial Hill Rendering of The Plaza at Centennial Hill
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It's a renaissance that's been a long time coming for one of Montgomery's oldest neighborhoods.  City and Housing leaders broke ground Tuesday on a new housing development that will replace the former, blighted Tulane Court.

Twist in Covington Co. burglary shooting Video included

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 Call it a burglary with a domestic twist. Covington County Sheriff officials say a man is accused of forcing his way into a trailer to cause bodily harm to his ex-girlfriend's new lover.

Woman charged in ex-husband's murder at boat landing

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A 30-year-old woman has been charged with her ex-husband's murder after investigators say she shot him to death at the Binion Creek Boat Landing on Lake Tuscaloosa.

Developers hoped to make Macon County a major gaming destination

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On the sixth day of testimony in the Macon County Casino civil trial, potential Lucky Palace Developers explained that they hoped to turn Macon County into a destination for gaming similar to Tunica, Mississippi.

Report: ThyssenKrupp plant possibly for sale

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It was a multi-billion dollar win for the people of Alabama when the German steel company ThyssenKrupp chose the state to build a huge plant in southern Alabama. Now, the company may put the plant on the market.

Suspect's photo released in post office thefts Video included

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Three car-break-ins at three Montgomery post offices. They happened in the blink of an eye - in broad daylight Monday. Now, authorities say they've found security camera footage of the apparent suspect responsible for the crimes.

New Program Provides Job Training for Older Unemployed Veterans

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The following is a press release from the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations:

New Program Provides Job Training for Older Unemployed Veterans

An outbreak of flu-like symptoms is prompting school officials to close The Children's Center for three days as a proactive measure.  Tuesday, roughly half of the students and staff at Children's Center have contracted one or more contagious illnesses.

Ala. governor signs law lowering school age to 6 Video included

The governor has signed legislation that requires Alabama children to begin attending school or be home schooled at 6 years old.

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