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Published September 21, 2019 at 9:30 PM

NAMIWalks 5K raises mental health awareness

MPD opens homicide investigation after Rosa Parks Avenue shooting

JSU trustee board approves medical leave for schools President

Auburn opens SEC slate with win over TAMU

Caught on camera: Cape Cod surfer has close encounter with shark

A surfer got a little too close for comfort with a great white shark Friday in the waters of Cape Cod. The frightening moment was captured by a photographer.

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Sixth death in US from mosquito-borne disease EEE reported in Mass.

He was the 10th person to be diagnosed with EEE in Massachusetts. At least four other people, three in Michigan and one in Rhode Island, also died from the virus.

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Published September 21, 2019 at 5:04 PM

The Crimson Tide jumped out to an early lead over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.

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Published September 21, 2019 at 1:57 PM

Man convicted on 2018 assault charge where victim was shot in face

Friday, Aaron Starks Jr. was convicted on a first-degree assault charge where he shot another man in the face using a shotgun.

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Published September 21, 2019 at 1:12 PM

Alabama’s Million Dollar Band to perform in 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The University of Alabama Million Dollar Band will perform in the 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Published September 21, 2019 at 12:05 PM

Arrest made after officers shot at in Birmingham

Police have confirmed an arrest has been made after someone shot at officers Friday night.

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$6,000 in stolen quarters found in California baby stroller

Authorities say a woman stole $6,000 worth of quarters and her getaway car was a baby stroller.

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Friday Night Fever Week 4: Scores & Highlights

It’s week 4 of Friday Night Football Fever! The WSFA 12 News team is traveling to games across Fever Country to bring you all the action.

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Published September 20, 2019 at 10:54 PM

Missouri fugitive pursued by TV bounty hunter arrested in north Alabama

Britnay Kernell was being pursued by Leland Chapman’s Fugitive Recovery Service.

Jonathan Grass

Published September 20, 2019 at 10:18 PM

Decatur man helps police catch group accused of stealing $15K of his tools

A Morgan County businessman says he’s been the target of thieves for weeks. Early Friday morning, he caught them in the act and alerted police who later arrested the group.

McKinley Strother

Published September 20, 2019 at 9:54 PM

Man accused of killing Tuscaloosa officer appears to repeat rap lyrics on his way to jail

The man accused of killing Tuscaloosa police officer Dornell Cousette is in jail.

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Published September 20, 2019 at 6:25 PM

ASU students react to game day parking changes

On Thursday, the Montgomery Police Department announced some parking changes that will be made during all Alabama State University home football games.

Samantha Day

Published September 20, 2019 at 5:47 PM

Toddler struck and killed by school bus in Calhoun County

A child dies after being hit by a school bus.

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Published September 20, 2019 at 5:42 PM

Inmate fatally stabbed at Ventress prison

An inmate at Ventress Correctional Facility died Sept. 13 after being stabbed by another inmate, the Alabama Department of Corrections announced.

Published September 20, 2019 at 5:33 PM

Dothan City Schools showcases safety upgrades

Safety upgrades start before teachers and parents even enter the building

Randi Hildreth

Published September 20, 2019 at 5:09 PM

Amber Alert: $35,000 reward for return of missing N.J. girl

A $35,000 reward has been offered for information leading to her recovery or her possible abductor.

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ASU snaps losing streak to Grambling State

Alabama State hadn’t beaten Grambling State since 2014. That losing streak ended Saturday night as the Hornets defeated the Tigers 23-20 in ASU Stadium.

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Published September 21, 2019 at 9:35 PM

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Barker accounts for 4TDs in Trojans’ win over Akron

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Huntingdon struggles in loss to Wisconsin-Oshkosh

The Huntingdon Hawks were over 900 miles away from the nest Saturday and fell on the road to the Titans of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 44-14.

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Published September 20, 2019 at 5:04 PM

New leadership named for troubled central Alabama VA system

Changes are coming to the VA Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System, or CAVHCS.

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Published September 20, 2019 at 4:43 PM

Man who stole school bus in Alabama gets 8 years in prison

A Kentucky man who pleaded guilty to stealing a school bus in Alabama has been sentenced to eight years in prison

Published September 20, 2019 at 4:41 PM

Volunteers and fans welcome golfers at Guardian Tour

Of course a tournament of this size can’t be a success without the volunteers. There are more than 200 of them running around at RTJ.

Bryan Henry

Published September 20, 2019 at 4:25 PM

Pike County jury finds murder suspect not guilty

A Pike County jury has found Demarcus Flowers not guilty of murder.

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Biden: Trump ‘deserves’ to be investigated over Ukraine call

President Donald Trump urged the new leader of Ukraine this summer to investigate the son of former Vice President Joe Biden, a person familiar with the matter said.

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ADOC officer charged with trafficking controlled substances

ADOC said the officer later confessed to buying meth with the plan of taking it to the correctional facility he works at in Barbour County.

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Published September 20, 2019 at 3:46 PM

6 arrested in drug raid at Opelika mobile home park

A raid on an Opelika mobile home park ended with the arrests of six people and the recovery of drugs and firearms, according to the Opelika Police Department.

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Published September 20, 2019 at 3:21 PM

More than 50 cats available for adoption at Montgomery shelter

Meow is the time to paws what you’re doing and think about giving a cat or kitten their forever home.

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Published September 20, 2019 at 2:29 PM

Gov. Ivey’s cancer treatment procedure ‘went well,’ her office says

The outpatient procedure, conducted at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, “went well and as planned,” Ivey’s spokeswoman said.

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