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More than 50 barrels are in place all across east Alabama for the Beat Bama Food Drive.Last year, the drive raised nearly half a million pounds of food, but the University of Alabama beat Auburn University by

In a new statement on Saturday, officials at Fort Benning say the unidentified soldier is “improving significantly” and poses no risk to others, dispelling rumors of a suspected case of Ebola. 

Looking for the early/advance polling place in your area? Check out this listing so you can get your vote in ahead of the Nov. 4 state elections. 

Get ready for the 19th annual Arts on the River!It will be held at the intersection of Broadway and 11th Street on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Arts on the River is a

It’s been a good year for our hometown’s soulful songstress, D’Ambra Renee. With a new single out this week, the awards and accolades for the RB singer are racking up this year.News Leader Nine wanted to get

It’s been a good year for our hometown’s soulful songstress, D’Ambra Renee. With a new single out this week, the awards and accolades for the RB singer are racking up this year.News Leader Nine wanted to get

Beauregard Elementary School students chant BES is the best Thursday after receiving the 2014 Attorney General’s Safe School Initiative Award of Excellence for District 2. 

Beauregard Elementary School students chant BES is the best Thursday after receiving the 2014 Attorney General’s Safe School Initiative Award of Excellence for District 2. 

President Obama has signed an executive order authorizing the National Guard and reservists to assist in the U.S. response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.This development comes after a second American nurse who treated a patient

A Columbus police officer was arrested Friday morning, charged with two counts of child molestation.