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Nine year old girl shot in gunfight at Selma apartment complex From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma community is rallying behind the family of a child who was hurt in a shootout at an Selma …

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Selma residents share their New Year's resolutions From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The start of a new year is a time when people look towards the future -- and set goals for making lifestyle …

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Students at Highland Avenue Elementary School in Montgomery got a surprise visit from Montgomery native and Hollywood star Octavia Spencer. Spencer visited kindergarten students for a special …

Crime coverage from AlabamaNews.netNine year old girl shot in gunfight at Selma apartment complex From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Selma community is rallying behind the family of a child …

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Montgomery news on AlabamaNews.netRiver Region United Way helping families displaced by fatal apartment building fire The River Region United Way is working with others in the community to help …