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Lawrence County man killed in single car wreck

Submitted by Bliss Bowman Wade, Digital Content Director

Friday, October 14th, 2011, 9:44am

Lawrence County man killed in single car wreck

A Trinity man was killed in a single vehicle wreck Thursday night.

Police say it happened on County Road 329 six miles outside of Moulton at 6:50 p.m.

The driver, 49-year-old Kenneth Terry of Trinity, was killed. His passenger, 40-year-old Benny Patterson, was injured.

Neither of them were wearing a seat belt.

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License plate frame could cost you $200 and day in court

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Monday, September 26th, 2011, 11:00am

License plate frame could cost you $200 and day in court

By Tricia Forbes

A little-known law could soon leave Huntsville roads with a little less team spirit.

License plate frames, like those showing off your favorite college football team or even advertising the dealership that sold you your car, are illegal in Alabama.

Huntsville Police Department Court Liaison Nathan Nickelson said the frames are an absolute violation of the law. If an officer sees you driving with a frame covering any part of your tag, you can be pulled over and issued a citation.

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Spring break travel tips from State Farm

Submitted by Anonymous on Friday, March 11th, 2:38 pm

As schools across the state let out for spring break, our young travelers should keep a few things in mind as they hit the road:

Distracted Driving is Dangerous - Though many states have banned teenagers from texting while driving, many continue to do so. Driving requires the full attention of the teen behind the wheel and through some positive peer pressure, teens can encourage their friends to focus on the road and stay alive.

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Winter weather driving tips

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 9th, 4:18 pm

Winter storm forecasts for Alabama likely will result in snow-covered or icy roads and hazardous driving conditions throughout much of the state today and into Thursday morning. Precipitation is expected to begin by this evening. Alabama state troopers encourage all motorists to drive with extreme caution and to avoid roadways when weather conditions are prohibitive.

Alabama State Troopers offer the following tips to help ensure safe winter travel:

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Low-fare service to Destin/Ft. Walton

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, January 17th, 11:30 am

Vision Airlines announces today the launch of it's non-stop, low-fare air service between Huntsville and Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Florida, beginning March 25, 2011, with rates starting at $89 one way.

To celebrate the largest expansion of a commercial airline in more than a decade, travelers may book flights to Florida at the $49 one way introductory fare, when booked between January 18th - 23rd, 2011.

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Road conditions

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 12th, 10:10 am

All roads in Lawrence County are open. Secondary "back" roads are still slick, please use caution.

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CDC: seat belt use up

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 4th, 12:48 pm

Almost 6 out of 7 U.S. drivers surveyed report that they always wear a seat belt when driving or riding in a motor vehicle, according to a study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Seat belt use has become the national norm in most states, though rates of self-reported seat belt use vary widely from state to state, with a high of 94 percent (Oregon) and a low of 59 percent (North Dakota).

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