Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:02 AM EDT2013-05-21 05:02:47 GMT
(RNN) – A day after long track tornadoes devastated Shawnee and Edmond, OK, another round has begun near Oklahoma City.KOCO broadcast a slow rotating cloud that slowly extended down towards the groundMore >>
At least 51 have died in a storm the National Weather Service described as large and violent.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:49 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:49:36 GMT
Gov. Robert Bentley has signed the state General Fund budget and state education budget into law. The governor's press secretary, Jennifer Ardis, announced Monday night that Bentley had signed bothMore >>
Gov. Robert Bentley has signed the state General Fund budget and state education budget into law. The governor's press secretary, Jennifer Ardis, announced Monday night that Bentley had signed bothMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:48 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:48:54 GMT
The Alabama Legislature has authorized city and county school systems to hire armed security guards to protect students. The Senate voted 21-0 Monday to go along with changes the House made to a schoolMore >>
The Alabama Legislature has authorized city and county school systems to hire armed security guards to protect students. The Senate voted 21-0 Monday to go along with changes the House made to a schoolMore >>
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist who was a founding member of The Doors, has died. He was 74.More >>
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Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:34 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:34:41 GMT
More than $1.3 million, that's how much it's going to cost taxpayers to replace three very old bridges in Autauga County.More >>
More than $1.3 million, that's how much it's going to cost taxpayers to replace three very old bridges in Autauga County.More >>
SMITHS STATION, AL (WTVM) -
A car crash Saturday night claimed the life of a 59-year-old Smiths Station man. Roger Williamson was killed instantly when his vehicle was struck by another at the intersection of Lee Road 242 and 239 in Smiths Station around 6:50 p.m.
Williamson's passenger, Gloria Williamson, was airlifted by Lifesaver helicopter to Columbus Regional where she remains hospitalized.
The other driver suffered bruises and refused medical treatment.
Police are saying it appears Williamson's vehicle was traveling east on Lee Road 239 when the vehicle driven by the other driver entered the intersection traveling south on Lee Road 242 and struck Williamson in the side. Both vehicles then left the roadway.
The accident is being investigated by the Alabama State Troopers and the Lee County Coroner's Office. Alcohol is not suspected to be a factor in the accident.
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