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Alabama Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday declared a statewide State of Emergency in anticipation of severe weather moving through Alabama on Wednesday.

A Lafayette, Alabama man is being indicted on murder charges in connection with the death of his uncle.

The city of Columbus claims victory Tuesday in an ongoing legal battle.

The National Weather Service has confirmed three tornadoes went through our area on Monday.

This year Americans have until April 18, a Tuesday, to file and pay federal taxes, partly because the traditional deadline of April 15 falls on a Saturday.  

As severe weather is set to hit the Chattahoochee Valley on Wednesday; some places are being designated as shelters. 

Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson is asking residents to be prepared for the high threat of severe weather on Wednesday.

The rule change lowered the vote requirement for Supreme Court picks from 60 to 51, a majority of the 100-seat Senate. Republicans control the Senate, 52-48.

The WALB First Alert Weather Team has declared a First Alert Weather Day for Wednesday.

An Amber Alert was issued more than three hours after 3-year-old little girl, Ravin Briscoe, and her brother, 5-year-old Gavin Traylor were taken.