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Alabama state senator seriously injured in Fourth of July personal watercraft accident with son, police say
An Alabama State senator was injured Thursday afternoon in personal watercraft accident with his adult son, state police said Friday. Sen. Garlan E. Gudger Jr., 49, of Cullman, was injured Thursday when the 2024 Sea-Doo GTI personal watercraft (PWC) he was operating was struck in the rear by a 2019 Sea-Doo GTI PWC operated by Garlan E. Gudger III, 21, also of Cullman.
Alabama man drowns at state park, officials say
An Alabama man drowned Wednesday as he was swimming at a state park, authorities said. The man, identified as Jason Beck, 47, of Wellington, Alabama, was reportedly swimming Wednesday afternoon at Oak Mountain State Park in Shelby County when he went below the surface of the water and never resurfaced.
Alabama man thrown from motorcycle and killed after colliding with utility pole, state troopers say
An Alabama man was killed Tuesday night when his motorcycle struck a utility pole, state troopers said. The single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 8 p.m. Tuesday, and claimed the life of a Cleveland, Alabama, man. Justin P. King, 23, was fatally injured when the 2009 Harley-Davidson motorcycle that he was...
78-year-old Alabama woman dies after being struck in multi-vehicle accident on state highway
A Jackson County woman lost her life Monday afternoon in a multi-vehicle crash in Morgan County. Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported that the accident occurred around 5:39 p.m. on Alabama 67 near Hulaco Road, approximately five miles west of Arab. Brenda R. Reed, 78,...
Tax credit program awards $2.7 million aimed at boosting jobs in Alabama’s biotech industry
Eight biotech companies have been awarded a combined $2.7 million through a new state tax credit program, aiming to boost job creation in the industry. Southern Research, a non-profit focused on green energy and medical advancements, announced the awards, expecting the initial investments to generate approximately two dozen high-paying jobs in the state. Southern Research itself received nearly $3 million through the 2023 Innovate Alabama Tax Credit to establish its Therapeutics Development Fund.
24-year-old Alabama man killed at Mississippi bar
Over the weekend, a tragic shooting at a Mississippi bar claimed the life of 24-year-old Brandon Michael Cartwright from Fruitdale, Alabama. The incident occurred in Wayne County around 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, according to WDAM in Hattiesburg. Wayne County Deputy Coroner Blake Kelly identified Cartwright as the victim. The Waynesboro...
Alabama K-9 deputy dies in line of duty
An Alabama K-9 officer collapsed and died while on duty tracking a burglary suspect. On June 30, 2024, Malice, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois K-9 Deputy, died while assisting another agency. Despite immediate medical attention and being rushed to MedVet on Government Boulevard, Malice tragically passed away. Malice was a dual-purpose...
Beloved Alabama teacher, son killed in tragic wreck that also sent six other to hospital
An Alabama woman who was recently named “Teacher of the Year,” and her son was killed in an automobile accident that also sent six other people to the hospital. Brundidge Police Chief Sam C. Green reported that the Brundidge Police Department is investigating the tragic motor vehicle crash that claimed the lives of Heather Minton, 40, of Troy, and her eight-year-old son.
Officials looking for car that fled scene after striking, killing Alabama man walking in business parking lot
A man walking in the parking lot of an Alabama business was struck and killed in a weekend hit-and-run incident. Officials with the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office report that Milton Earl Davis, 58, of Birmingham, was killed early Saturday morning while walking in a business parking lot on Fourth Avenue North in Birmingham.
An 81-year-old Alabama woman killed when Jeep collides with tree, state troopers say
An 81-year-old Alabama woman was killed Saturday after the vehicle in which she was riding struck a tree, state troopers said. The single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 4:16 p.m. Saturday, and claimed the life of an Opelika, Alabama, woman. Carol L. Deangelo, 81, was fatally injured when the 2006 Jeep...
Woman pursued by police killed when pickup truck strikes culvert, then tree, Alabama state troopers say
An Alabama woman running from police was killed Friday after her pickup truck struck a culvert and then a tree, state troopers said. The single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 1 p.m. Friday, and claimed the life of a Boaz, Alabama, woman. Macey E. Justice, 24, was critically injured when the...
Alabama motorcyclist killed after colliding with dog, then being thrown into vehicle’s path, state troopers report
An Alabama man was killed Saturday night after he struck a dog on a state highway causing the man to be thrown into the path of an oncoming car, state troopers said. Gary Wilkerson, 67, of Oneonta, Alabama, was operating his 2004 Harley-Davidson motorcycle at approximately 8:55 p.m. Saturday when the collisions took place.
Alabama Governor awards 24 Counties $53.5 Million in high-speed internet grants. Is yours one of them?
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has announced the allocation of $53.5 million in grants to expand high-speed internet access across 24 counties in Alabama. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance connectivity in underserved areas. The grants will fund various projects designed to provide high-speed internet to rural...
Seven months after murder victim found lying in road, Alabama detectives reach out to public for help
Alabama officials are appealing to the public for help seven months after finding a shooting victim lying in the road. Birmingham detectives are appealing to the public for information regarding a homicide that occurred on Saturday, November 18, 2023, in the 2600 Block of Avenue C, resulting in the death of LaKevin Debruce.
Company opens second Alabama plant — bringing 100 new jobs, $74 million investment to state economy
In a major boost to the local economy, a new $74 million automotive components plant commenced operations Wednesday in the Limestone section of Huntsville. The expansive 202,000 square-foot facility is situated at 5332 Endeavor Way within the Southpoint Industrial Park. Shape Corp., celebrated the grand opening of its second facility...
Man killed after being struck by car identified as 34-year-old Alabama man
A man who was killed after being struck by a car on an Alabama road has been identified. WAFF News in Hunstville reports that the man has been identified as 34-year-old Timothy Wood Jr. of Leighton. Wood was killed after being struck by a car on 2nd Street in the...
Alabama man charged with murder after dead body found, police say
An Alabama man has been charged with murder after authorities say a dead body was found apparently shot to death. Kevin Chase, 65, of Montgomery, Alabama, was arrested Monday and charged with murder, Montgomery polise said. The investigation started just before 1 p.m. Monday when police were called to a...
Alabama mom charged with burning her children with a blowtorch heads to jail after admitting to abuse charges
An Alabama mother who was charged with severely abusing three of her children, including burning them with a blowtorch, has been sentenced to five years in prison for her crimes. Ashleigh Ableman, of Ariton, Alabama, pleaded guilty earlier this month to aggravated child abuse and chemical endangerment of a child...
Alabama party with more than 1,000 people ends with ‘senseless’ mass shooting; more than 350 rounds fired, 9 shot
Montgomery police are still piecing together what happened at a party early Sunday morning which resulted in a mass shooting, injuring 13, 9 of whom were shot. “I’m not proud to be standing here today talking about another issue of gun violence in our city,” Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed said in a press conference. “This senseless act is something that should not happen. This cannot continue to happen. We will not stand for it,’’ Reed said. “This senseless violence just has to stop.”
Alabama man killed when vehicle strikes tree and flips over, state troopers say
An Alabama man was killed Saturday afternoon when the vehicle in which he was riding as a passenger struck a tree and flipped over, state troopers said. The single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 4:18 p.m. Saturday, and claimed the life of a Camp Hill, Alabama, man. Cecil T. Tinsley, 66,...
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