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Officials say, the measure aims to reduce the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C infections among drug users in Georgia who share needles.

Governor Ivey will be joining Alabama Emergency Management Agency Director Brian Hastings, Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones and other elected officials to brief the media.

Rachel’s Gift is a non-profit program that provides support and guidance services to families who have suffered the loss of an infant

Officials say the new bill would help to detect dyslexia in students earlier – and at higher rates – which would lead to quicker remediation and greater success in the classroom

The pair will join 26 other high school science teachers at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center for a week-long immersion in astrophysics and planetary science.

17-year-old Travis McFarland was arrested Friday on charges of Murder, Aggravated Assault, Armed Robbery, and Participation in Criminal Street Gang Activity

23-year-old Devin Durden was found guilty of Felony Murder, Armed Robbery and Possession of firearm for the robbery and fatal shooting of a Columbus cab driver

In court, Wilson pled guilty to murder, attempted murder, and attempted armed robbery after fatally shooting an employee of the Columbus Pawn Shop in December of 2017

The Smiths Station Volunteer Fire Department Station is being designated as an area for citizens affected by the storms to seek assistance with sheltering or other unmet needs.

The National Weather Service in Birmingham says the first tornado that impacted Lee County Sunday afternoon was an EF-4 and at least half a mile wide. The winds were estimated to be as high as 170 mph,