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DCH To Use Drones To Clean Exteriors Of Buildings
DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday announced it will employ drone technology for exterior cleaning starting Aug. 23.

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DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday announced it will employ drone technology for exterior cleaning starting Aug. 23.

The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit is still working to track down witnesses in connection to a fatal shooting earlier this summer.
A pair of Tuscaloosa leaders have been tapped to lead Secure The Future Tuscaloosa as the group pushes for support of the upcoming vote.
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