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Public Meeting For West Alabama Highway Project Set For July 11
Officials are set to host a public information event on July 11 to engage with the public regarding the West Alabama High Project.

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Officials are set to host a public information event on July 11 to engage with the public regarding the West Alabama High Project.

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