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    More humid, with isolated storms Video included

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    The stronger dynamics of this system lifts farther north, so the storms we'll see will be more "air mass" type opposed to the stronger severe storms, which are developing over the Midwest. More>>

    Toomers for Tuscaloosa begins effort to help Oklahoma storm victims

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    Alabamians who know firsthand about tornado destruction are helping others across the country. More>>

    Click It or Ticket campaign kicks off in Georgia Video included

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    In the days leading up to Memorial Day, Georgia law enforcers want you to buckle up. More>>

    Cars set ablaze in the historic district Video included

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    The Columbus Fire Department is investigating a string of overnight car fires in the historic district. More>>

    News 3 Special Report: "Does it work?" Video included

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    The GripGo, Wipe New and the Pocket Hose claim to save you time and money, but do they work? James Root is the Auto Tech Lead at Best Buy. We compared the GripGo to the Dynex Bicycle and Car Mount. Both More>>

    AIDS Candlelight Memorial honors those lost Video included

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    The 30th Annual AIDS Candlelight Memorial brought people together to remember those lost to the disease while giving hope to people living with it. More>>

    One lucky winner scores Powerball jackpot

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    A lottery official says 1 winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million. More>>

    State report: MCSD graduation rate declines year to year

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    School Board Chair Rob Varner said there is no way to positively spin the numbers. More>>

    2 under arrest on domestic violence charges

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    Lt. David Morris, who investigated the case and arrested the couple said that both victims were charged with Domestic Violence 2nd Degree. A 9mm handgun was used in the crime.   More>>

    News 3 Midday 05.22.13 Video included

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    Your top local news for Wednesday afternoon. More>>

    News 3 This Morning 05.22.13 Video included

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    Your top local news for Wednesday morning. More>>

    Pet of the Week 05.22.13 Video included

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    Meet Stewie! More>>

    Scattered showers then dry

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    The cold front that's provided the Plains with severe weather is heading our direction. The good news is it will move through our area in a much weakened state. The bad news is a select few may not get More>>

    Valley Rescue Mission distributes free fans during brutal heat wave

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    Requests for fans are pouring in. Fans are given first to the elderly, then to those with medical conditions, parents with small children and then, as they are available, to others in need. More>>

    Mystery illness kills two in southeast Alabama

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    Two people are dead and five hospitalized with a mysterious respiratory illness in southeast Alabama. More>>

    Fire department faces lay-offs amid budget cuts Video included

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    Councilor Gary Allen recommended adding the 14 positions back temporarily while the city figures out where to find the money for the salaries. More>>

    Memorial Day observance plans at National Infantry Museum Video included

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    Many ways for you to honor the memories of those who died fighting for America. More>>

    9-0, MCSD Board votes to close Edgewood Elementary, Marshall Middle Schools Video included

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    The doors of Edgewood Elementary and Marshall Middle Schools will not open for students in the fall. More>>

    Moore, Oklahoma reeling in aftermath of tornado

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    People in Moore, Oklahoma are digging out from a powerful tornado that slammed their town Monday afternoon with 200 mile-an-hour winds. More>>

    News 3 Neighbors: Terrance Lewis Video included

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    This wee's News 3 Neighbors segment features the story of Shaw High School senior Terrance Lewis who is leading the charge to help a former Shaw Raider whose family is having serious health problems. More>>

    Board member Williams says school closings vote will be the hardest

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    Officials received word April 12th that state funding would be slashed 21.1 million dollars, leaving the district with a 40-million dollar deficit. More>>

    Atheists to put books next to Bibles in Ga. parks

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    American Atheists President David Silverman says his group is just waiting for an answer from the state on what the best process is to donate several books, including one titled "Why I Am An Atheist." More>>

    Several issues at hand on Alabama's final regular legislative day

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    School tax credits, guns in locked vehicles and more to dominate talks in Montgomery. More>>

    Cory Rasmus called up by the Braves

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    Former Russell County Warrior Cory Rasmus has been called up to the major leagues by the Atlanta Braves. He is replacing Eric O'Flaherty who was put on the 15-day disabled list. More>>

    NAACP calling for investigation after officer racial comments Video included

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    The organization wants any stop the officer was involved in looked at to ensure they were not racially biased. More>>

    Crimetracker: Tracking and locating stolen firearms Video included

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    The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives estimates that more than 11,000 firearms were recovered in Georgia in 2011, 557 of those in Columbus. More>>

    Murder trial could start in October for Desmonte Leonard Video included

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    A trial could start in October of November this year. More>>

    Father, son arrested in Columbus after police chase

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    Two men were arrested after robbing the 14th Street Tire Shop in Phenix City. More>>

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    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:53 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:53:37 GMT
      MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - State health officials say a mysterious respiratory illness has left five people hospitalized and two dead in southeast Alabama. In a statement, Alabama Department of Public Health
      Two people are dead and five hospitalized with a mysterious respiratory illness in southeast Alabama.
    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:59:44 GMT
      Councilor Gary Allen recommended adding the 14 positions back temporarily while the city figures out where to find the money for the salaries.
      Councilor Gary Allen recommended adding the 14 positions back temporarily while the city figures out where to find the money for the salaries.
    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:47:52 GMT
      The head of a federal safety board says federal agents and the state fire marshal are blocking the board from investigating a deadly Central Texas fertilizer plant blast. In a letter to a U.S. senator

      The ATF special agent in charge of the investigation tells the Austin American-Statesman that a criminal investigation comes with "certain sensitivities," while the State Fire Marshal's Office tells the paper evidence needs to be protected for now so that law enforcement produces one "clear cut" report.

    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:06 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:06:58 GMT
      The state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll from a tornado in an Oklahoma City suburb to 24 people, including seven children. Spokeswoman Amy Elliott said Tuesday morning that she believes
      Some victims may have been counted twice in the initial chaos.
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    • Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:43:36 GMT
      Sales of previously-occupied U.S. homes ticked up last month to the highest level in three and a half years, helped by a jump in the number of houses for sale. The National Association of Realtors says
      The National Association of Realtors says sales rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.97 million, up from 4.94 million in March.
    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:53 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:53:37 GMT
      MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - State health officials say a mysterious respiratory illness has left five people hospitalized and two dead in southeast Alabama. In a statement, Alabama Department of Public Health
      Two people are dead and five hospitalized with a mysterious respiratory illness in southeast Alabama.
    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:53 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:53:09 GMT
      In a News Three Special Report, "Does it work?" Sarah Panko takes a look at several new As-Seen-On-TV products.
      The GripGo, Wipe New and the Pocket Hose claim to save you time and money, but do they work? James Root is the Auto Tech Lead at Best Buy. We compared the GripGo to the Dynex Bicycle and Car Mount. Both
    • Sports

    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:37 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:37:27 GMT
      The Troup Tigers season has ended after a 3-2 loss to Redan in game three of the state semifinals.  The Tigers jumped out to an early lead. They scored two runs in the first inning.  They gave back one
      The Troup Tigers season has ended after a 3-2 loss to Redan in game three of the state semifinals.
    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:47:25 GMT
      Seventh-seeded Alabama scored three times in the eighth inning en route to a 6-3 win over the 10th-seeded Auburn Tigers in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Baseball Tournament on Tuesday
      Seventh-seeded Alabama scored three times in the eighth inning en route to a 6-3 win over the 10th-seeded Auburn Tigers in the first round of the Southeastern Conference Baseball Tournament on Tuesday afternoon from the Hoover Met.
    • Monday, May 20 2013 11:11 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:11:57 GMT
      Troup County was on the road again in the playoffs on Monday. They took on Redan in Stone Mountain, the same team that knocked off Columbus. Game one against the Raiders started off well. The Tigers
      Troup County split their state semifinal series with Redan. They will play on Tuesday in the final game of the series.
    • Military News

    • Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:07 AM EDT2013-05-21 06:07:07 GMT
      A new development in the Tony Carr case. The Fort Benning fire inspector was shot and killed by a Columbus police officer in 2011, after the MEA Federal Credit Union was robbed. A grand jury will hear
      A grand jury will hear the case Tuesday
    • Monday, May 20 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:23:40 GMT
      Kelly's Zeroes, the historical reenactment organization that focuses on the World War II era, is returning to the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Saturday, May 25, from 10am to 4pm. "You're
      "You're in the Army Now!" is a living history event that will be held on World War II Company Street.
    • Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:24 PM EDT2013-05-15 01:24:35 GMT
      More closure for some Tuesday in the controversial Tony Carr case. Officer Vincent Lockhart Jr. has been exonerated, after fatally shooting a bank robber and Carr, who was cleared of any wrong doing. Carr
      Officer Vincent Lockhart Jr. has been exonerated, after fatally shooting a bank robber and Carr, who was cleared of any wrong doing.
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