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Valley communities came together this week to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty during Peace Officers Memorial Week. The Athens Police Department honored fallen officers by raisingMore >>
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Law enforcement officers from across Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale counties gathered for the annual Blue Light Memorial. More >>
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JACKSON COUNTY, AL (WAFF) -
Two people died in a two car crash in Jackson County on Highway 71 at County Road 59.
The victims were 53-year-old Marlin Wayne Smith, of Dutton, and 60-year-old Bruce Lane Buttram, of Rainsville.
State troopers said the men were killed when the Chevy S10 Buttram was driving collided with another vehicle.
Buttram was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene, and Smith, who was his passenger, also died. The driver of the other vehicle was uninjured.
State troopers are still investigating the cause of the wreck, but they said alcohol was a factor.
State troopers said the crash was just before noon on Highway 71 at County Road 59.
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