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Tuscaloosa sues state over online sales tax; Trussville backs effort as ‘friend of the court’ The city of Tuscaloosa filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Montgomery against the state of Alabama, challenging the distribution of online sales tax revenue under the Simplified Sales and Use Tax (SSUT) sys…

The city of Tuscaloosa has filed a lawsuit against the state of Alabama, challenging the distribution of online sales tax revenue under the Simplified Sales and Use Tax (SSUT) system

Rabbits with tentacle-like growths seen in Colorado Some rabbits in Colorado are sporting unusual wart- and tentacle-like growths, but officials say it’s not something to worry about.

Some rabbits in Colorado are sporting unusual wart- and tentacle-like growths

WPC has all of Central Alabama in the same Marginal Risk for excessive rainfall and flooding. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s.

Birmingham mayoral debate gets heated BIRMINGHAM, Ala (WIAT) –- Alabama’s municipal election is two weeks away, and Birmingham’s mayoral race is heating up. Radio station 104.1 WJLD FM hosted these top Birmingham mayoral candidates in …

Radio station 104.1 WJLD FM hosted five Birmingham mayoral candidates in a debate Tuesday night at Carver Theatre

VIDEO: Powerball jackpot winner tackled, tased after kicking Florida deputy Newly released video shows what happened as a new Powerball jackpot winner from Kentucky had a run-in with Florida deputies.

His girlfriend, who told deputies her name was Jacqueline Fightmaster, was also charged with disorderly intoxication.

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Heavy rain remains a threat, with an additional 1-2 inches of rain possible in a few areas. https://www.cbs42.com/weather/heavy-rain-threat-continues-wednesday-hot-and-drier-for-the-weekend/ 

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The Leeds Greenwave is locked and loaded after reaching the semifinals last season.

https://www.cbs42.com/sports/local-sports/two-a-days/two-a-days-leeds-green-wave-2/ 

All-female recruitment firm cuts ribbon at new Birmingham office An all-female recruitment firm set up a new office in Birmingham.

An all-female recruitment firm set up a new office in Birmingham.

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Three men were arrested on felony drug charges after a vehicle pursuit in Tuscaloosa County on Tuesday.

Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/3-men-arrested-on-drug-charges-after-tuscaloosa-county-pursuit/ 

Talladega woman dead, child injured after Clay County crash A Talladega woman died after a Clay County crash Tuesday morning that also left a child injured, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

A Talladega woman died after a Clay County crash Tuesday morning that also left a child injured, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

The Parker Thundering Herd are looking to go back-to-back after winning the 6A state title last season.

https://www.cbs42.com/sports/local-sports/two-a-days/two-a-days-parker-thundering-herd-2/ 

Lawmaker moves to crack down on school threats in Alabama MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Officials said school threats are no joke, and should be taken seriously. With a pre-filed bill, lawmakers hope to curb terroristic threats on and off school campuse…

Alabama officials said school threats are no joke and should be taken seriously. With a pre-filed bill, lawmakers hope to curb terroristic threats on and off school campuses.

Rain chances decrease overnight, but return tomorrow morning.

Birmingham City Council approves $1.2 million in additional funding for micro-shelter project The Birmingham City Council approved an additional $1.2 million Tuesday for the city’s “Home for All” pilot program, which aims to provide transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness.…

The Birmingham City Council approved an additional $1.2 million Tuesday for the city’s “Home for All” pilot program, which aims to provide transitional housing for people experiencing homelessness.

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A health care company that specializes in contracting workers with different hospitals and medical groups across the country will be laying off 52 people in Alabama.

Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/local/crothall-healthcare-laying-off-52-people-in-alabama/ 

Dr. Danielle Spencer, 1970s child star on ‘What’s Happening,’ dies: Brother The child-star-turned-veterinarian died on Monday, according to her brother and a former co-star.

Dr. Danielle Spencer, the former child star beloved for her role as Dee on ABC’s “What’s Happening!!,” has died, according to her brother and her former co-star. She was 60.

The John Carroll Cavaliers look to get back into the playoffs and make a deep run like they did two seasons ago.

Former Alabama bank VP sentenced for embezzling over $2.3 million A Cullman woman was sentenced by a federal judge Tuesday for embezzling over $2 million from a bank where she was the vice president.

A Cullman woman was sentenced by a federal judge Tuesday for embezzling over $2 million from a bank where she was the vice president.

US Rep. Barry Moore, an Alabama Republican, launches bid for Senate Republican U.S. Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama announced Tuesday that he is running for the U.S. Senate, seeking the position being vacated by Sen. Tommy Tuberville who is running for governor.

Republican U.S. Rep. Barry Moore of Alabama announced Tuesday that he is running for the U.S. Senate, seeking the position being vacated by Sen. Tommy Tuberville who is running for governor.

1 killed, 1 injured in shooting on 5th Avenue North BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham police are conducting a homicide investigation after a 26-year-old man was shot and killed early Tuesday morning. Officers arrived to the 900 block of 5th…

Birmingham police are conducting a homicide investigation after a 26-year-old man was shot and killed early Tuesday morning.

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A Sylacauga man was killed in a Coosa County crash Monday afternoon, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

Details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/traffic-news/sylacauga-man-killed-in-coosa-county-crash-2/ 

Springville police officers free trapped coyote Officers from the Springville Police Department came to the rescue of a coyote trapped in a tree on Saturday.

Officers from the Springville Police Department came to the rescue of a coyote trapped in a tree on Saturday.

We are in for a stormy afternoon, with the potential for some flash flooding.

17-year-old killed in Sylacauga double shooting identified SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WIAT) — A 17-year-old who was killed in a double shooting Friday in Sylacauga has been identified. Crime Stoppers identified the victim as D’Marcus Riggins. He was a st…

A 17-year-old who was killed in a double shooting Friday in Sylacauga has been identified.

Anti-violence event to be held August 23 at Railroad Park in Birmingham Birmingham First Seventh-Day Adventist Church will host an anti-violence event at Railroad Park Aug. 23.

Birmingham First Seventh-Day Adventist Church will host an anti-violence event at Railroad Park Aug. 23.

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A Birmingham man who was gunned down in a Woodlawn parking lot was identified Tuesday.
More details: https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/man-killed-in-woodlawn-parking-lot-identified/ 

Chelsea’s mayoral candidates running on ‘common sense’ campaign Cody Sumners has been on the Chelsea City Council since being elected in 2016. Sumners is running against Mike Rochester, who has previously served as the President of the Chamber of Commerce in Tr…

Chelsea residents will vote for a new Mayor on Aug. 26, and both candidates say they are running on a “common sense” campaign.

Wild lightning strike in South Carolina captured on dashcam A lightning strike was captured on an officer’s dashcam Monday as thunderstorms moved through the Mount Pleasant area.

The lightning strike and explosion knocked out power in the area and caused the highway to close in both directions for several hours.