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Dakota Morris

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Dakota Morris

    Beau’s Law tethering rules take effect in Alabama (opens the original)

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    AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - A new statewide law taking effect Thursday, Oct. 1, sets guidelines for how dog owners can leave their pets outside. Beau’s Law, also known as Alabama Senate Bill 361, sets guidelines for access to food, water and shelter, as well as what kind of tether can be used. Auburn Animal Control Division Manager Krista Weldon said the city has already been enforcing similar rules for years, and state laws already exist, but the new law lays out clearer, statewide standards for offi

  2. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Dakota Morris

    Russell County Democratic headquarters opens in Phenix City (opens the original)

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    PHENIX CITY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Russell County Democratic Executive Committee opened its new headquarters in Phenix City Thursday. The grand opening featured several local elected officials and guest speaker Congressman Shomari Figures. The headquarters, located at 2700 U.S. Highway 80 West, Unit B, will serve as a meeting place for candidates who want a platform to get their message heard in Russell County. Dozens of Russell County community members attended the grand opening. Phenix City Counci

  3. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Dakota Morris

    Columbus council weighs extending Uptown teen curfew (opens the original)

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    COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Columbus City Council is considering extending a summer curfew for teens in Uptown, which was originally set to expire Sept. 30. A proposed ordinance would extend curfew rules for teens who are out in Uptown without adult supervision. Councilwoman Joanne Cogle proposed the extension, saying Uptown business owners are asking for it and that the curfew has helped keep teens out of trouble. Several community members who spoke at Tuesday’s council meeting said there are better

  4. Article · Sep 23, 2026 · Dakota Morris

    Complaint accuses Columbus police chief of retaliation, discrimination (opens the original)

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    COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - A Columbus resident brought a complaint to Columbus City Council accusing Police Chief Stoney Mathis of retaliation and inadequate accountability within the Columbus Police Department. The complaint comes after two recent incidents and about three months before Mathis plans to step down from his position with Columbus Police. Columbus resident Matthew Bolin brought the complaint to the council. Bolin said he used open records requests to find evidence of what he called ret

  5. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Dakota Morris

    Russell County holds first bomb threat drill at courthouse (opens the original)

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    RUSSELL COUNTY, Ga. (WTVM) - The Russell County Emergency Management Agency conducted a bomb threat drill Thursday afternoon at the Russell County Courthouse. The courthouse closed early to conduct the drill. Russell County Emergency Management Director David Martin led the drill. He said it was the first time the county has practiced for a bomb threat, though set procedures were already in place. “We are going to call them in, actually have the deputes respond. then the actual employees, since

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