"Thieves Steal 200-Foot Radio Tower, Forcing Alabama Station Off-Air"
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A 200-foot radio tower in Alabama was stolen, leaving the AM radio station unable to broadcast and facing a $60,000 bill for replacement. The baffling theft has left the station's general manager and police puzzled, with suspicions that the thieves may have stolen the tower to sell the metal. The station has started a GoFundMe to cover the cost, but the FCC has prohibited them from broadcasting on FM while their AM station is down. An investigation is underway, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Jasper Police Department.
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