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Huge Fires on Oil Barges in Alabama Finally Out; Three People in Critical Condition

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:18:51 +0000

On Wednesday night, an enormous fire exploded on two oil barges docked on the Mobile River in Alabama, badly injuring three people. After burning for hours, the flames are now out. Firefighters and Coast Guard officials responded to the initial blasts at around 8:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday. The cause of the explosions is [...]

Hostage Situation In Alabama Ends With Child Safe

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 20:57:52 +0000

The nearly week long hostage situation in Alabama involving a five-year-old boy has finally come to an end. According to officials in Alabama, the boy has been recovered safely by officers. His kidnapper, Jimmy Lee Dykes, was killed, when authorities stormed his underground bunker. The boy was taken from a school bus last week, [...]

Alabama Man Battles Town Over Right to Keep Wife's Remains Buried in Front Yard of Home

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:13:58 +0000

An elderly Alabama widower is doing battle with local officials over his right to keep his late wife’s remains buried in the front yard of his home. James Davis, 73, of Stevenson, lost wife Patsy Ruth Davis in 2009. She was buried at home, per her wishes. Despite the fact that the health department confirmed [...]

Two Months After Tornadoes, Rubble Remains in Alabama [PHOTOS]

Stephanie Berning — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:45:00 +0000

Nearly two months after an outbreak of tornadoes swept through Alabama and other states, a Casper, Wyoming radio crew went to check out the damage.

Donovan Short from KISS 104.7 FM went to Alabama to visit family and saw the damage that remained after the news crews were long gone.