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Kitten rescued after being stuck in propane exchange locker outside Walgreens
Kitten rescued after being stuck in propane exchange locker outside Walgreens
First responders in Florida say they were recently called for an unusual rescue involving a kitten.
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ADEM approved a permit for a massive hyperscale data center in Brookwood
ADEM approved a permit for a massive hyperscale data center in Brookwood
A permit application granted by Alabama’s Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) indicates a company based in Texas is planning to build a 2-million-square-foot data center in Brookwood, although the company said no decision has been made yet.
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Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders, AP source says
Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders, AP source says
Stefon Diggs is signing with the Washington Commanders, a person familiar with the agreement tells The Associated Press.
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Family caregivers spend $7,000 a year out of pocket, AARP says
Family caregivers spend $7,000 a year out of pocket, AARP says
Family caregivers spend more than $7,000 a year out of pocket. An AARP expert shares how a caregiving plan and local resources can help ease the financial burden.
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City of Hoover explains cause of dropping lake levels near Highway 31
City of Hoover explains cause of dropping lake levels near Highway 31
The condition of the lake is not affecting the surrounding roadways.
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Fayette County grand jury indicts registered sex offender on 2 felony SORNA violations
Fayette County grand jury indicts registered sex offender on 2 felony SORNA violations
A Fayette County grand jury indicted a registered sex offender on two felony violations of the Alabama Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.
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Mom, teen daughter killed in their home by 73-year-old neighbor over noise complaint, authorities say
Mom, teen daughter killed in their home by 73-year-old neighbor over noise complaint, authorities say
A 17-year-old girl and her mother were shot and killed at their house by a neighbor over a noise complaint, according to authorities.
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Surveillance video shows arrest of pilot accused of smuggling ecstasy
Surveillance video shows arrest of pilot accused of smuggling ecstasy
Newly released surveillance video shows the arrest of a Malaysia Airlines pilot accused of smuggling 14 packages containing roughly 57 pounds of MDMA into Indonesia.
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First Alert Weather: Few showers, storms today with slightly hotter temps later this week
First Alert Weather: Few showers, storms today with slightly hotter temps later this week
Afternoon high temperatures will top out near 90 degrees. High humidity will make it feel even hotter, driving heat index values between 95 and 100 degrees.
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China hits US with a series of economic measures, including export controls on drones
China hits US with a series of economic measures, including export controls on drones
China has announced a series of economic measures against the United States, including export controls on drones and a ban on trade with six American entities.
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Mom meets the boy who has her late son’s heart and hears his heartbeat again
Mom meets the boy who has her late son’s heart and hears his heartbeat again
A mother in West Virginia was able to hear her late son’s heartbeat once again when she met the boy who received his heart.
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Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come Wednesday as Iran and Oman move toward an agreement amid continued shipping attacks.
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Woman accused of posing as hospital employee to collect prescription drugs door-to-door
Woman accused of posing as hospital employee to collect prescription drugs door-to-door
Kori Partovi faces felony and misdemeanor charges after police said she posed as a St. Bernards Medical Center employee and collected prescription drugs.
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Homewood Planning Committee approves new Samford dorms
Homewood Planning Committee approves new Samford dorms
The buildings would house almost 500 apartment style units.
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Tuscaloosa City Schools kicks off new year, looks to continue student success
Tuscaloosa City Schools kicks off new year, looks to continue student success
Students in Tuscaloosa will return to class Monday, Aug. 10.
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The Danube River’s water is dropping so low that World War II ships are emerging
The Danube River’s water is dropping so low that World War II ships are emerging
Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low due to drought that World War II German battleships are emerging into view.
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Sheriff’s deputy shoots suspect who allegedly stole his car, police say
Sheriff’s deputy shoots suspect who allegedly stole his car, police say
A sheriff’s deputy shot a suspect after police said he allegedly stole the deputy’s unattended personal car in St. Louis. The suspect suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
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Alabama Fair Ballot Commission approves explanation of 4 constitutional amendments
Alabama Fair Ballot Commission approves explanation of 4 constitutional amendments
The Alabama Fair Ballot Commission finalized summaries for four constitutional amendments for the November general election ballot during a meeting in Montgomery Tuesday morning.
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Alabama Fair Ballot Commission approves ballot explanation of four constitutional amendments
Alabama Fair Ballot Commission approves explanation of 4 constitutional amendments
The Alabama Fair Ballot Commission finalized summaries for four constitutional amendments for the November general election ballot during a meeting in Montgomery Tuesday morning.
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Fairfield neighbors, environmental groups hold community meeting ahead of data center town hall
Fairfield neighbors, environmental groups hold community meeting ahead of data center town hall
Neighbors and community activists held a meeting Tuesday ahead of a city town hall on a proposed colocation data center in Fairfield.
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First Alert Weather: Hot, humid day with widely scattered storms
First Alert Weather: Hot, humid day with widely scattered storms
Afternoon high temperatures will top out near 90 degrees. High humidity will make it feel even hotter, driving heat index values between 95 and 100 degrees.
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3-year-old dies after getting her head stuck in kitchen playset
3-year-old dies after getting her head stuck in kitchen playset
The toddler’s sibling told police she was trying to reach some toys that had fallen into the playset when she got stuck.
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Mother, 12-year-old son drown in pond as she tries to rescue him from water
Mother, 12-year-old son drown in pond as she tries to rescue him from water
A mother and her 12-year-old son both drowned in a pond after the boy began struggling and his mother went in to try and save him.
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Woman files lawsuit after alleged cancer misdiagnosis leads to unnecessary hysterectomy
Woman files lawsuit after alleged cancer misdiagnosis leads to unnecessary hysterectomy
A Georgia woman has filed a lawsuit after an alleged tissue sample mix-up led to an unnecessary hysterectomy.
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Suspect arrested after standoff at Birmingham residence
Suspect arrested after standoff at Birmingham home
A suspect is in custody after a standoff situation unfolded at a residence in Birmingham Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 4.
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Mom left fighting for her life after multiple spider bites during campfire with family
Mom left fighting for her life after multiple spider bites during campfire with family
A mother is grateful to be alive after multiple spiders bit her, quickly becoming a life-changing medical emergency.
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Man sentenced after storing mother’s body in freezer for more than 3 years for financial gain
Man sentenced after storing mother’s body in freezer for more than 3 years for financial gain
A man in the United Kingdom kept his mother’s body in a freezer for years for financial gain, officials said.
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20-year-old son dies trying to save father from drowning during beach vacation, loved ones say
20-year-old son dies trying to save father from drowning during beach vacation, loved ones say
A father and son have died while reportedly vacationing in North Carolina over the weekend.
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First Alert Weather: More scattered showers, storms impacting the area
First Alert Weather: Few afternoon showers, storms as the kids head back to school
We are tracking a few spotty showers in central areas. Most areas will remain dry with overnight lows in the low 70s.
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