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Train derailment blocks roads in Talladega Tuesday

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A train jumped the tracks in Talladega Tuesday, blocking some roads in the city. More>>

14-year-old girl, 10-month-old boy missing; could be headed to Mississippi

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A 2-month-old baby is reported to have been abducted this morning by a 14-year-old girl who is also reported missing. The Alabama Department of Public Safety reports that De'Anthony Dejuan Kelly, 2 months, More>>

Homewood Police participate in Active Shooter Training

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Homewood Police Officers are participating in Active Shooter Training at Kent Elementary School. The training began June 17 and will end June 20. More>>

Birmingham superintendent: Schools are progressing, not failing

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The failing schools list of Alabama was released earlier today. The list included 78 Alabama schools. More>>

Clanton to celebrate annual Peach Jam Jubilee

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Mike Robertson shares information about Clanton's ninth-annual Peach Jam Jubilee. The celebration is scheduled for 5 - 11 p.m. June 28 at the Clanton City Park. Admission is free but donations are accepted. More>>

Attalla man charged for using false identity

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An Attalla man has been arrested and charged for using false identity to obstruct justice. Allen Lee Deal, 38, gave Sheriff's Office investigators a false identification when they stopped his vehicle More>>

78 failing schools identified across Alabama

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A total of 78 schools across Alabama have been identified as failing according to standards set by the Alabama Accountability Act of 2013. The newly-passed Accountability Act allows students at failing More>>

DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris urges community to stay aware of sex offenders

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DeKalb County Sheriff Jimmy Harris would like to remind everyone to stay Sex Offender Aware this summer. Sheriff Harris urges the citizens to educate their children to watch out for strangers in your community, and on the safety measures that they should take. More>>

Miss. woman pleads not guilty in injection death

A Mississippi woman has pleaded not guilty to killing an Alabama woman by giving silicone injections as a buttocks enhancement. More>>

Southern GOP leaders meeting in Alabama

Republican leaders from 10 Southern states are meeting in Alabama to plan strategies for making new GOP inroads across the region. More>>

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Big Communications to participate in Take Your Dog to Work Day
Big Communications to participate in Take Your Dog to Work Day
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:54:21 GMT
Big Communications helps support the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by celebrating take your dog to work day. "At Big, we feel that having a dog-friendly environment boosts morale and unleashes creativity,"
Big Communications helps support the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by celebrating take your dog to work day. "At Big, we feel that having a dog-friendly environment boosts morale and unleashes creativity,"
13 INVESTIGATES: How safe are our bridges?
13 INVESTIGATES: How safe are our bridges?
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:45:32 GMT
Lee Carpenter has lived around this Glasgow Road bridge most of his 70 years. The bridge has been around even longer, 78 years, and is definitely showing its age. "There's a lot of cracks in it. There's
Nearly 9 percent of Alabama's bridges are classified as 'structurally deficient', lower than the national average.
Rascal Flatts concert scheduled in Tuscaloosa
Rascal Flatts concert scheduled in Tuscaloosa
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:43 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:43:00 GMT
Country music band Rascal Flatts have been booked for a concert at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater, the venue announced today. The show will be on October 10th at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. Special
The Rascal Flatts will perform at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater this October. Tickets go on sale on June 28th.
Tuscaloosa Teachers Credit Union robbery suspect arrested
Tuscaloosa Teachers Credit Union robbery suspect arrested
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:30 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:30:55 GMT
The man suspected to be responsible for a robbery at the Tuscaloosa Teachers Credit Union was arrested this morning. Keondrae Devon Long, 23, of Tuscaloosa, was taken into custody after Tuscaloosa Police
Tuscaloosa Police found and arrested the man thought to have been responsible for the robbery of the Tuscaloosa Teachers Credit Union.
AM News: State officials to release “failing” schools list Tuesday
AM News: State officials to release “failing” schools list Tuesday
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:02 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:02:15 GMT
Please access the video player to hear more about this developing news story, plus other news and weather headlines with Alabama's 13 News Bettina Boateng and Stephanie Walker.
Please access the video player to hear more about this developing news story, plus other news and weather headlines with Alabama's 13 News Bettina Boateng, Lisa Crane and Stephanie Walker.
Pelham tossing around idea of forming city school district
Pelham tossing around idea of forming city school district
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:27:34 GMT
One Shelby County city is already making plans to break away from the county's school system. Now, another city may add its name to the list. The City of Pelham is tossing around the idea of creating
One Shelby County city is already making plans to break away from the county's school system. Now, another city may add its name to the list. The City of Pelham is tossing around the idea of creating

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Parole denied in almost 40-year-old murder case
Parole denied in almost 40-year-old murder case
Parole has been denied for a 75-year-old man charged in the 1974 beating death of 18-year-old Kelly Zettle of Florence.
Parole has been denied for a 75-year-old man charged in the 1974 beating death of 18-year-old Kelly Zettle of Florence.
Ala. massage parlor closed after pair of raids
Ala. massage parlor closed after pair of raids
Birmingham's city council has voted unanimously to shut down a massage parlor that has been the target of two prostitution raids.
Birmingham's city council has voted unanimously to shut down a massage parlor that has been the target of two prostitution raids.
Ala. synthetic marijuana manufacturing ring busted
Ala. synthetic marijuana manufacturing ring busted
Authorities in Birmingham say they've busted a multimillion dollar drug operation that was being run out of an apartment near UAB.
Authorities in Birmingham say they've busted a multimillion dollar drug operation that was being run out of an apartment near UAB.
Ala authorities on lookout for infant boy and teen
Ala authorities on lookout for infant boy and teen
Alabama authorities are looking for a missing infant and a teen-aged girl who may be linked to his alleged abduction.
Alabama authorities are looking for a missing infant and a teen-aged girl who may be linked to his alleged abduction.
US 378 Ga.-SC bridge delayed while cracks studied
US 378 Ga.-SC bridge delayed while cracks studied
Construction on the U.S. 378 bridge linking McCormick with Lincolnton, Ga., is on hold while officials study cracks along the foundation of the structure at the bottom of Lake Thurmond.
Construction on the U.S. 378 bridge linking McCormick with Lincolnton, Ga., is on hold while officials study cracks along the foundation of the structure at the bottom of Lake Thurmond.
News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Alabama news from The Associated Press
Alabama's new private school tax credits don't apply to students who are already in private schools, even though they are zoned for a failing public school. That's the ruling from the state Department of Revenue....

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Clint Meyers hired as Auburn softball coach
Clint Meyers hired as Auburn softball coach
Updated: Friday, June 14 2013 3:07 PM EDT2013-06-14 19:07:47 GMT
Clint Myers, who led Arizona State to two NCAA Championships, has been named Auburn softball's second head coach in program history, Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Friday.
Clint Myers, who led Arizona State to two NCAA Championships, has been named Auburn softball's second head coach in program history, Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs announced Friday.
REPORT: Kevin Sumlin was offered the head coaching job at Auburn
REPORT: Kevin Sumlin was offered the head coaching job at Auburn
Updated: Thursday, June 13 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-06-14 00:11:07 GMT
Auburn decided to make a stop in College Station before getting on the Gus Bus. The San Antonio Express-News reports that Gus Malzahn was not the first choice to be head coach at Auburn. The Express-News
Auburn decided to make a stop in College Station before getting on the Gus Bus.
BURGER BYTES: Auburn Baseball Walk-Out Songs
BURGER BYTES: Auburn Baseball Walk-Out Songs
Updated: Tuesday, June 11 2013 7:24 PM EDT2013-06-11 23:24:34 GMT
AUBURN, AL -- One of the most popular traditions among Auburn baseball players, or any for that matter, is their walk-out song.It's song that get played as the batter steps up to the plate at Plainsman
AUBURN, AL -- One of the most popular traditions among Auburn baseball players, or any for that matter, is their walk-out song.
Auburn's Johnson wins Men's State Amateur
Auburn's Johnson wins Men's State Amateur
Updated: Sunday, June 9 2013 6:47 PM EDT2013-06-09 22:47:30 GMT
Auburn sophomore golfer Michael Johnson won the 97^th Men's Alabama State Amateur Championship.
Auburn sophomore golfer Michael Johnson won the 97^th Men's Alabama State Amateur Championship.
Auburn's Kendall & Gonzalez drafted
Auburn's Kendall & Gonzalez drafted
Updated: Saturday, June 8 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-06-09 02:42:17 GMT
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Will Kendall in the 30^th round of the Major League Baseball Draft while the Texas Rangers selected Jay Gonzalez in the 39^th round.
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected Will Kendall in the 30^th round of the Major League Baseball Draft while the Texas Rangers selected Jay Gonzalez in the 39^th round.

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Report: Former Alabama guard Lacey heading to N.C. State
Report: Former Alabama guard Lacey heading to N.C. State
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:39:16 GMT
We now know where former Alabama guard Trevor Lacey will finish out his college career. Scout.com is reporting that Lacey has sent in his paperwork to North Carolina State. The Wolkpack led by former
We now know where former Alabama guard Trevor Lacey will finish out his college career.
John Pennington from Mr. SEC Talks About the Upcoming Season
John Pennington from Mr. SEC Talks About the Upcoming Season
Updated: Friday, June 14 2013 8:18 PM EDT2013-06-15 00:18:49 GMT
The prediction season is well underway for college football. Who will be in the sec championship game? Can Auburn bounce back? Which team will be the one to give Alabama a run for the National Championship?
The prediction season is well underway for college football, we got some insight from John Pennington.
BLOG: AJ McCarron and Johnny Manziel have the most to prove on the field this season.
BLOG: AJ McCarron and Johnny Manziel have the most to prove on the field this season.
Updated: Thursday, June 13 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-06-13 21:17:01 GMT
Too cool for school, Texas Longhorn and Mobile skyline tattoos, super model girlfriends, Playboy model sleepover, NFL Draft analysts, vacations, bromance, NASCAR pace car driver, first pitch at Padres
Right now as I look at it both Johnny Manziel and AJ McCarron have the most to prove this season.
John Croyle talks about his new book
John Croyle talks about his new book
Updated: Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-06-12 15:31:09 GMT
Former Alabama football player, and now Author John Croyle stopped by Alabama Tonight. Croyle runs The Big Oak Ranch for Boys and Girls in Springville. His new book, "The Two Minute Drill To Manhood"
Former Alabama football player, and now Author John Croyle stopped by Alabama Tonight to talk about his new book.
Former Alabama Linebacker Eryk Anders Turns to MMA Fighting
Former Alabama Linebacker Eryk Anders Turns to MMA Fighting
Updated: Tuesday, June 11 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-06-12 00:46:00 GMT
Former Alabama Linebacker Eryk Anders has started a career as an MMA Fighter. He will fight this Saturday Night at the Zumara Shrine Temple in Birmingham. Alabama fans remember Anders from his days on
Former Alabama Linebacker Eryk Anders has started a career as an MMA Fighter.

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Oklahoma executes inmate for couple's 2000 deaths
Oklahoma executes inmate for couple's 2000 deaths
Oklahoma has executed a 36-year-old man convicted of first-degree murder in the October 2000 stabbing deaths of a couple.
Oklahoma executed a 36-year-old man on Tuesday for taking part in the brutal killing of a ranching couple 13 years ago.
Author, teacher of endangered Lakota language dies
Author, teacher of endangered Lakota language dies
The endangered Lakota language has lost one of its greatest supporters.
The endangered Lakota language has lost one of its greatest supporters.
3 charged with enslaving disabled Ohio mom, child
3 charged with enslaving disabled Ohio mom, child
A mentally disabled woman and her young child were enslaved for more than a year, denied food and threatened with a pet python and pit bills, and the woman was beaten and forced to get pain medication for her...
A mentally disabled woman charged with shoplifting a candy bar asked to be jailed because three people "had been mean to her" - then went on to tell authorities about her time spent in unfathomably cruel servitude, along...
Airborne laser reveals hidden city in Cambodia
Airborne laser reveals hidden city in Cambodia
New airborne laser scanning data has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating an entire bustling ancient city linking Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temples complex.
Airborne laser technology has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating a bustling ancient city linking Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temple complex.
Chef describes kids' grief over Jackson's death
Chef describes kids' grief over Jackson's death
A chef who worked for Michael Jackson has described the home lives of the children during the final months of the singer's life, including what she said was his daughter's last birthday party.
Michael Jackson's personal chef described for jurors the home lives of the children during the final months of the singer's life and their ongoing grief over their father's death nearly four years ago.
Jury can't reach verdict in Detroit cop's trial
Jury can't reach verdict in Detroit cop's trial
A judge has declared a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a verdict in the trial of a Detroit police officer who fatally shot a 7-year-old girl.
A judge declared a mistrial Tuesday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in the trial of a Detroit police officer who fatally shot a 7-year-old girl during a chaotic search for a murder suspect that was recorded by a...

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Especially grim encephalitis toll feared in India
Especially grim encephalitis toll feared in India
A mosquito-borne disease that preys on the young and malnourished is sweeping across poverty-riven northern India again this monsoon season, with officials worried it could be the deadliest outbreak in nearly a...
A mosquito-borne disease that preys on the young and malnourished is sweeping across poverty-riven northern India again this monsoon season in what officials worry could be the deadliest outbreak in nearly a decade.
Airborne laser reveals hidden city in Cambodia
Airborne laser reveals hidden city in Cambodia
New airborne laser scanning data has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating an entire bustling ancient city linking Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temples complex.
Airborne laser technology has uncovered a network of roadways and canals, illustrating a bustling ancient city linking Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temple complex.
Brazil protesters keep up pressure on government
Brazil protesters keep up pressure on government
In some of the biggest protests since the end of Brazil's 1964-85 dictatorship, demonstrations have spread across this continent-sized country and united people from all walks of life behind frustrations over...
Thousands of demonstrators flooded a square in Brazil's economic hub, Sao Paulo, on Tuesday evening for the latest in a historic wave of protests against the shoddy state of public transit, schools and other public...
US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war
US, Taliban to start talks on ending Afghan war
A large bomb exploded in the Afghan capital on Tuesday, killing at least three people on the day the international military coalition hands over responsibility for fighting the Taliban insurgency to the nascent...
The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will hold talks on finding a political solution to ending nearly 12 years of war in Afghanistan, as the international coalition formally handed over control of the country's...
Brazil protesters clash with police in Sao Paulo
Brazil protesters clash with police in Sao Paulo
Protesters surrounding the city hall of Brazil's biggest city have clashed with police when a small group of demonstrators tried to force their way into the building.
Protesters surrounding the city hall of Brazil's biggest city have clashed with police when a small group of demonstrators tried to force their way into the building.
Star-studded party for Israeli president's 90th
Star-studded party for Israeli president's 90th
Israeli and global leaders, local celebrities and Hollywood superstars celebrated under one roof to honor Israeli President Shimon Peres for his upcoming 90th birthday.
Israeli and global leaders, local celebrities and Hollywood superstars celebrated under one roof Tuesday to honor Israeli President Shimon Peres for his upcoming 90th birthday, reflecting world respect for one of the...

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Thai Buddhist monks criticized for lavish behavior
Thai Buddhist monks criticized for lavish behavior
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.
Hitchhiking cat 'Mata Hairi' headed home to Oregon
Hitchhiking cat 'Mata Hairi' headed home to Oregon
A Portland, Ore., man whose cat had been missing since last year will soon be reunited with the well-traveled feline, courtesy of the transient who's been caring for her more than nine months.
A well-traveled cat named "Mata Hairi" will soon be reunited with her owner after spending nearly 10 months traveling thousands of miles with a hitchhiker who rescued her from the rain.
Morris the cat runs for mayor of Mexican city
Morris the cat runs for mayor of Mexican city
This mayoral hopeful in Mexico promises to eat, sleep most of the day and donate his leftover litter to fill potholes.
This mayoral hopeful in Mexico promises to eat, sleep most of the day and donate his leftover litter to fill potholes.
Bear with head stuck in jar is rescued in Pa.
Bear with head stuck in jar is rescued in Pa.
Four central Pennsylvania residents said they used only a rope and a flashlight during a wild chase to rescue a young bear whose head had been stuck in a plastic jar for at least 11 days.
Four central Pennsylvania residents said they used only a rope and a flashlight during a wild chase to rescue a young bear whose head had been stuck in a plastic jar for at least 11 days.
NJ Transit probes bizarre bus trip into New York
NJ Transit probes bizarre bus trip into New York
Some New Jersey bus commuters apparently have gotten an unexpected tour of the New York metro area they'd rather forget.
Some New Jersey bus commuters apparently have gotten an unexpected tour of the New York metro area they'd rather forget.
Charlie Trotter accused of selling bogus $46K wine
Charlie Trotter accused of selling bogus $46K wine
Award-winning chef Charlie Trotter is being sued by two New York wine collectors who say he sold them a bottle of wine for more than $46,000 that wasn't what it said on the label.
Award-winning chef Charlie Trotter is being sued by two New York wine collectors who say he sold them a bottle of wine for more than $46,000 that wasn't what it said on the label.

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13 INVESTIGATES: How safe are our bridges?
13 INVESTIGATES: How safe are our bridges?
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:45:32 GMT
Lee Carpenter has lived around this Glasgow Road bridge most of his 70 years. The bridge has been around even longer, 78 years, and is definitely showing its age. "There's a lot of cracks in it. There's
Nearly 9 percent of Alabama's bridges are classified as 'structurally deficient', lower than the national average.
Springville Middle School gym roof collapses
Springville Middle School gym roof collapses
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:43 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:43:00 GMT
The roof at Springville Middle School has collapsed, according to the St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency. No injuries were reported. They also report power lines down across Springville, and
The roof over the Springville Middle School gym has collapsed.
Vehicle accident leaves two dead, three injured in Sumter County
Vehicle accident leaves two dead, three injured in Sumter County
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:36:35 GMT
A single-vehicle crash on Interstate 20/59 claimed the life of two men last Sunday morning in Sumter County. Patrick Hunt Drury, 25, of Meridian, MS, and Kyle Christopher McArthur, 25, of Toomsuba, MS,
Single-vehicle crash on I-20/59 claimed the life of two males and injured three more last Sunday morning.
Two killed in one-vehicle accident near Heflin
Two killed in one-vehicle accident near Heflin
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:46:00 GMT
Two people injured in a wreck in Cleburne County, Friday night. Thaddius A. Martin, 22, of Heflin, and Brittani R. Turner,25, of Carrollton were traveling in a 1997 Ford F350 on County Road 66, located
Two people were killed in a one-vehicle accident near Heflin Saturday night.
14-year-old girl, 10-month-old boy missing; could be headed to Mississippi
14-year-old girl, 10-month-old boy missing; could be headed to Mississippi
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:09:32 GMT
A 2-month-old baby is reported to have been abducted this morning by a 14-year-old girl who is also reported missing. The Alabama Department of Public Safety reports that De'Anthony Dejuan Kelly, 2 months,
A 2-month-old baby is reported to have been abducted this morning by a 14-year-old girl who is also reported missing. The Alabama Department of Public Safety reports that De'Anthony Dejuan Kelly, 2 months,
Clanton to celebrate annual Peach Jam Jubilee
Clanton to celebrate annual Peach Jam Jubilee
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:19 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:19:03 GMT
Mike Robertson shares information about Clanton's ninth-annual Peach Jam Jubilee. The celebration is scheduled for 5 - 11 p.m. June 28 at the Clanton City Park. Admission is free but donations are accepted.
Mike Robertson shares information about Clanton's ninth-annual Peach Jam Jubilee. The celebration is scheduled for 5 - 11 p.m. June 28 at the Clanton City Park. Admission is free but donations are accepted.

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