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2021-06-19
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3 Alabama women descendants of last survivor of last U.S. slave ship Clotilda

3 Alabama women descendants of last survivor of last U.S. slave ship Clotilda

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Three Alabama women recently discovered they are descendants of Matilda McCrear, the last known survivor of the transatlantic slave trade in the United States who arrived in Mobile Bay on the slave shipClotilda in 1860. WVTM 13’s Carla Wade shares more on this incredible story in the video above. Read more

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Amazing I can’t even imagine what she went thru but god is good all the time!!!!!

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Alabama teen allegedly killed veteran mother, set house on fire

Alabama teen allegedly killed veteran mother, set house on fire

A 16-year-old is currently in Mobile Metro Jail after allegedly killing his own mother, according to police. Terrance Barney of Mobile has been charged with first degree arson and murder in the death of Danica Barney, affectionately known as “Pebbles.”. Barney was arrested after a fire broke out in the... Read more

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You won't be surprised that many college educated people don't have life insurance. Why? God knows. I send my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. The son has to be mentally deranged to do that to his mother. Lord, God!! 😪🌹😪🌹💖🙏❗

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New Residential listing for sale found at 5170 Border Drive, Mobile, AL 36608

New Residential listing for sale found at 5170 Border Drive, Mobile, AL 36608

Listing Site: Property Site: https://tour.corelistingmachine.com/home/K5LPZW/5170-Border-Drive-Mobile-AL-315658 Country Club Village, Spring Hill's best kept secret. Walking distance from U.S.A. and to everybody's favorite, Lavretta Park and Maple Street Biscuit Company. You will want to see this rare FOUR bedroom home in Country Club Village with almost 1400 square feet! This beautiful & updated home sits on a attractive lot that backs up to the botanical gardens. The home has excellent curb appeal with wonderful landscaping and a semi circle driveway for easy parking. Inside the front door the warmth of the hardwood floors welcomes you into the spacious living room anchored by the fireplace. On one side of the home there are three bedrooms with hardwood floors and one bathroom. The master bedroom with an updated bathroom with tile shower is on the opposite side of the house. The kitchen has been updated with new cabinetry and granite countertops. Walking out the backdoor leads you to a deck overlooking the large backyard with a mature magnolia standing tall in the center. The front yard has a sprinkler system to keep the yard looking great year round. This home also has a 200 amp breaker to meet all of the homes needs. Don't wait, this home truly is special! ANY/ALL UPDATES ARE PER SELLER). LISTING BROKER MAKES NO REPRESENTATION TO SQUARE FOOTAGE ACCURACY. BUYER TO VERIFY. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Square Feet: 1400 Price: $168,900 MLS ID: 315658 For more information about this property, please contact Kyle Malmay at (251) 599-5888 or kylemalmay@robertsbrothers.com. You can also text 6919640 to 67299. Last modified: 06/16/2021 01:54:22 pm Read more

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Demopolis / westalabamawatchman.com

FBI: scams targeting elderly are lucrative for swindlers

FBI: scams targeting elderly are lucrative for swindlers

Ripping off the elderly in the United States is a profitable business for scammers to the tune of $1.2 billion in 2018 alone. That amount can be at least doubled for 2020 when everyone was on a computer or when family members couldn’t easily check on older relatives who might have gotten fraudulent phone calls. Read more

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