"Vanishing Act: 200-Foot Radio Tower Disappears, Muting Alabama Town's Voice"
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A 200-foot radio tower was stolen in Jasper, Alabama, silencing the town's radio station and leaving the community without its voice. The theft also included all broadcasting equipment, and the station estimates it will cost $60,000 to $100,000 to rebuild. A GoFundMe page has been launched to raise donations, and the station is receiving support from people nationwide. The station, which has been on the air since the 1950s, is determined to get back on air despite the setback.
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