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Man convicted of murder gets 40 years for deadly gunfire exchange in Birmingham’s Southtown
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to prison in the 2020 shooting death of another man in during an exchange of gunfire in Birmingham’s Southtown community. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Kandice Pickett sentenced Montrel Austin to 40 years in prison for the slaying of 23-year-old Emilio Elliott Jr. Austin...
Fire officials investigate structure fire in Downtown Opelika
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The Opelika Fire Department is investigating a structure fire that occurred Tuesday night in Downtown Opelika. According to the Opelika Police Department Facebook page, first responders responded to a structure fire near the 400 block of 8th St. in Downtown Opelika around 11:28 p.m. Tuesday night. Officials say upon arrival, authorities saw heavy smoke and began clearing the buildings. Fire officials are still looking for the source of the fire.
Alabama Football Coach Kalen DeBoer Expresses One Regret From Washington
When enticing opportunities come knocking, it's hard to pass them up, even if the timing isn't exactly the best. That was the case for Alabama football head coach Kalen DeBoer when it came to his exit from Washington. On Jan. 8, DeBoer and the Huskies were defeated by Michigan in the CFP National ...
Volunteers needed for 7th annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive
CULLMAN, Ala. – The seventh annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive is approaching, and volunteers are needed to make it a success. This hands-on opportunity allows community members to give back to students in need, ensuring they have the supplies necessary for a successful school year. A donation site will be set up in front of Walmart on Alabama Highway 157 during the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday July 19-21, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Additionally, a school bus will be stationed at the Cullman County Courthouse from July 22-26, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers are crucial to the event’s success, and...
Huntsville City Schools introduces new Handle with Care program
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — It's never easy witnessing anyone go through a traumatic experience. Especially, a child. That's why a new program is coming to Huntsville City Schools, and the focus is handling students with care after they've been exposed to trauma or violence. Erica Hachberger with the National Children's...
City considering new booking agency for the Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater
The Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater may be booked by a new agency for the first time since its 2011 opening, if negotiations continue as planned with Danny Wimmer Presents. At the June 25 Tuscaloosa City Council meeting, a vote passed unanimously authorizing negotiations with DWP, a music festival production and promotion company out of Los Angeles. The city of Tuscaloosa has contracted with Red Mountain Entertainment, out of Birmingham, which is now Red Mountain Entertainment/Live Nation, since the amphitheater's...
Anniston Museum and Gardens to Host Plant Sale
Anniston, AL – The Anniston Museum and Gardens is set to host its Third Thursday Plant Sale on July 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Longleaf Botanical Gardens (LBG) Greenhouses and Nursery. This event offers an excellent opportunity for gardening enthusiasts to support the growth of the Longleaf Botanical Gardens while enhancing […] The post Anniston Museum and Gardens to Host Plant Sale appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Tragic Incident: Georgia Toddler Drowns After Falling from Alabama Dock
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. (WDNews) – A heartbreaking event unfolded over the weekend as a 3-year-old girl from Georgia drowned in an east Alabama lake. Kinley Nicole Anderson was enjoying time with her family at Weiss Lake in Cherokee County when she went missing late Saturday afternoon. The response to the emergency included sheriff’s deputies, Leesburg Police and Fire, Cherokee County EMA, Cherokee County Rescue Squad, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Division, and Atrium Floyd EMS.
Helena Publix store temporarily shut down following fire
HELENA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Publix grocery store in Helena is temporarily closed following a fire on Monday. According to the Helena Police Department, the fire was reported before 3 p.m. Within an hour, officers had completed their investigation. As of Monday afternoon, the store remains closed due to the fire. No other information on […]
Shelby County property owner claims controversial inmate facility will not be built
The Shelby County Planning Commission held a public hearing Monday about the proposed zoning map for the Harpersville-Vincent Beat. After the unanimous approval of the map from the Commission, it will go to voters on 8/27 to decide whether or not the map goes into effect. But the many people...
PEO C3T Deputy Chief Kevin Cheney Receives 1st Star From US Army
The U.S. Army has promoted Col. Kevin Cheney, the deputy commander of Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical, to brigadier general during a ceremony at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The promotion highlights Chaney’s previous service to the aviation and acquisition communities, PEO C3T said in a LinkedIn post.
Man charged after charred body of missing Alabama 23-year-old found inside torched truck
A 23-year-old man missing since last week has been found dead in his burned vehicle in Dallas County. Christian Moore disappeared in the early-morning hours of Thursday, July 11, 2024, from his home in Newbern. Fourth Judicial Circuit District Attorney Robert Turner said Tuesday Moore’s 1999 Chevrolet Silverado. was found...
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