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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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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....
Ga. man spared prison sentence in fraud scheme
Ga. man spared prison sentence in fraud scheme
A Georgia man has been spared from serving a prison sentence for his involvement in an Alabama fraud scheme.
A Georgia man has been spared from serving a prison sentence for his involvement in an Alabama fraud scheme.

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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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Radar shows tornado touched down at Denver airport
Radar shows tornado touched down at Denver airport
Denver International Airport passengers are taking shelter after a tornado was spotted in the area.
Radar indicated a tornado briefly touched down Tuesday over the east runways of Denver International Airport, where thousands of people took shelter in bathrooms, stairwells and other safe spots until the dangerous weather...
Okla. executes inmate convicted of killing couple
Okla. executes inmate convicted of killing couple
Oklahoma has executed a 36-year-old man convicted of first-degree murder in the October 2000 stabbing deaths of a couple.
Oklahoma has executed a 36-year-old man convicted of first-degree murder in the October 2000 stabbing deaths of a couple.
Defense attorneys dispute Ohio enslavement charges
Defense attorneys dispute Ohio enslavement charges
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...
An attorney says slavery charges against three people in Ohio are ludicrous and says the woman at the center of the alleged forced-labor plot moved in and out as she pleased.
IRS worker: No political bias against tea party
IRS worker: No political bias against tea party
A Democratic congressman has released the full transcript of congressional investigators' interview with an Internal Revenue Service manager and self-described conservative Republican who said the close scrutiny...
An Internal Revenue Service manager and self-described conservative Republican said the close scrutiny of tea party groups' tax forms originated in his Cincinnati IRS office and not in Washington, according to a full...
Scientists: Timber in Lake Michigan centuries old
Scientists: Timber in Lake Michigan centuries old
Scientists say a wooden beam extending from the floor of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, an important finding as they try to determine whether it's part of the Griffin, the...
A wooden beam embedded at the bottom of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, underwater archaeologists announced Tuesday, a crucial finding as crews dig toward what they hope is the carcass of a...
AP sources: 4 US troops killed in Afghanistan
AP sources: 4 US troops killed in Afghanistan
Defense officials say four U.S. troops were killed Tuesday at or near Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
Defense officials say four U.S. troops were killed Tuesday at or near Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

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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 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 into a square in Brazil's economic hub, Sao Paulo, on Tuesday for the latest in a historic wave of protests against the shoddy state of public transit, schools and other public services...
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...
Ammunition fire rages at Russian military base
Ammunition fire rages at Russian military base
Exploding shells set off a fire that was triggering explosions Wednesday at a military depot in southern Russia, injuring about 30 people and causing the evacuation of more than 6,000 from a nearby village,...
Exploding shells set off a fire that was triggering explosions Wednesday at a military depot in southern Russia, injuring about 30 people and causing the evacuation of more than 6,000 from a nearby village, investigators and...
Clashes erupt in Egypt over Islamist governors
Clashes erupt in Egypt over Islamist governors
Clashes have erupted between supporters and opponents of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood over the recent appointment of an Islamist governor in a northern city.
Clashes erupted between supporters and opponents of Egypt's president and his Muslim Brotherhood Tuesday over his appointment of new Islamist governors, some in areas where opponents are strong.

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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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