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Many of the stories on WBRC 6 News start as suggestions from our viewers. If you have a pitch for a story for our broadcast or website share it with us by completing the form below.

Please note, we get hundreds of submissions, so keep your idea brief and be sure to include the names and contact information that are important for the story.

While we cannot guarantee a response, we look forward to reading your idea and hopefully including it in our coverage.

Describe the problem you're having or the story that you would like us to consider

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