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April is Autism Awareness month in Alabama

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Monday, April 1st, 3:33 pm

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley has declared April as Autism Awareness Month in Alabama. The Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council and the Autism Society of Alabama are partnering to promote this observance.

The month-long awareness campaign held annually in April has been sponsored since the 1970s by the Autism Society of America, and seeks to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about autism spectrum disorders.

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5 arrested in Phenix City man’s murder

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Friday, March 29th, 10:33 pm

Eric Dansby (Phenix City Police Department)

PHENIX CITY, AL (WTVM)- Phenix City police have arrested five people in connection to the murder of a Phenix City man on March 25.

Eric Dansby, 24; Shawnna Renee Davidson, 30; Marshekia Le'an Knight, 23; Jonnel Marquet Davis, 23; and a male juvenile have all been charged with capital murder. All are from Montgomery, Alabama.

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Pets of the Day: March 28

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Friday, March 29th, 4:36 am

(WTVM)- Seven of the eight animals we showcased last week from Columbus Animal Care and Control were rescued, but one is still available. All of the pets at Animal Control wake each day to wonder if they'll be rescued, or if their time is coming to an end too soon. Here's a look at today's pets that deserve the stability and love of a forever home.

Tag 368, also known as "Harley," is a neutered Domestic Short Haired male with a big personality. He's playful and spirited, but also loves a good scratch behind the ears.

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Teenagers lead police on High speed chase

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Thursday, March 28th, 6:38 pm

(WTVM)- News Leader 9 has confirmed teenagers are accused of leading police on a high speed chase heading for the state line Wednesday afternoon.

Officials report a woman in the HeatherBrooke subdivision in Smith Station noticed suspicious people at her neighbor's home. The woman declined to comment about the incident when approached.

Authorities say when they arrived on the scene three men jumped into a black four-door Honda Elantra and sped off.

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Phenix City residents react to paying extra sales tax

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Wednesday, March 27th, 11:14 pm

Every time a cash register opens for a purchase in Phenix City, the pennies add up. Even though the sales tax went from 8.00% to 8.75% more than a year ago--residents like Wayne Williamson are just now noticing the change.

"I went to McDonald's to get the dollar tea and when I drove up to the window, she said $2.00 and I said why is it $2.17 rather than $2.16 and she didn't know why," Williamson said.

Williamson said he didn't know why either until News Leader 9's Roslyn Giles asked for his opinion Tuesday about the tax hike.

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Pets of the Day: March 26

Submitted by WTVM Web Staff on Wednesday, March 27th, 8:54 pm

COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM)- Seven of the eight animals we showcased from Columbus Animal Care and Control were rescued, while one remains available. All of these animals deserve loving, forever families. Here is a look at the pets whose time is very limited.

Tag 201 is a female Domestic Short Haired tabby that is already spayed. She is very personable and laid-back, making her an excellent family pet.

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