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Three months after two tornadoes hit Lee County, many storm victims remain in temporary housing.

Emmanuel Aranda showed little emotion and said almost nothing as he was sentenced Monday in Minneapolis.

Authorities found her remains near a freeway outside of Hope, Arkansas, after Derion Vence, the man who had been arrested in connection with Maleah’s disappearance, told a community activist he had disposed of her body there.

The Columbus Police Department is continuing its investigation of the death of Rufus Mabry. Mabry was shot and killed outside of a convenience store on MLK Blvd. last year.

Shelia Baker, who most recently was a principal in in Alabama, has been appointed the position.

A frequent traveler and financial expert give their tips for saving money when booking flights and hotels.

Sean Dykes, 24, is charged with criminal abuse and domestic violence. He was the child’s primary caregiver.

Take foreign currency to a participating McDonald’s on Thursday, between 2 to 5 p.m., and get one item off the new Worldwide favorites menu.

The Spencer Cancer Center at East Alabama Medical Center will welcome patients beginning June 17.

Mary Flores planned to celebrate her daughter’s high school graduation in style. Things did not go as planned and now she wants more than just a $60 gift certificate.