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Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Blount and Jefferson counties Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 1:46 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 2:30 p.m. for Blount and Jefferson counties. Expect pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 1:46 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from...
Heat advisory affecting North Alabama until Monday night
On Monday at 1:31 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory in effect until 9 p.m. for Winston, Blount, Etowah, Calhoun and Cherokee counties. The weather service comments, "Heat index values up to 108 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," describes the weather service.
Alabama mother gets 25 years in prison for toddler son’s ‘horrifying’ 2019 death
A Blount County woman has pleaded guilty in the 2019 death of her toddler son. Samantha McCormack, 29, pleaded guilty Monday to felony murder during the course of child abuse. Her 18-month-old son, Enzo McCormack, died in 2019. Her boyfriend at the time, 32-year-old Robert Keith Elmore Jr., was convicted...
Blount County mother sentenced to 25 years after death of 18-month-old son
BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A mother was sentenced to 25 years in prison for felony murder in the death of her 18-month-old son. On June 8, Samantha McCormack pled guilty to felony murder during the course of child abuse, according to District Attorney Pamela Casey. In Sept. of 2020, McCormack and Robert Elmore Jr., […]
Alabama youth minister allegedly threatened to kill his wife if teen rape victim did not send nude photos
An Alabama youth minister is behind bars, accused in the repeated rape and sexual abuse of a 13-year-old girl who attended his church. Terry Lewayne Murphree, 39, threatened to kill himself and his wife if the teen victim didn’t comply with his demands, according to court documents. Murphree is...
Shredding with a Big Purpose: The Arc of Central Alabama
It’s time to shred! You can securely shred documents for free with The Arc of Central Alabama’s RecyclABILITY at the Celebrate the Family Expo on September 14, 2024. The Arc serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families through comprehensive and quality programming, advocacy efforts, education, and awareness, all in an effort to ensure each person affected by IDD has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential for the most independent life possible. One way they accomplish this is through RecyclABILITY which is an Arc program that provides employment opportunities and training skills to individuals with IDD who are looking for competitive employment in the community. RecyclABILITY runs as a business and provides secure document shredding to companies and community groups throughout the Birmingham area. Here is a look at some of the additional programs with The Arc.
Multiple departments show up for fallen firefighter’s funeral service
WARRIOR, Ala. (WBRC) - First responders from across the Birmingham area gathered at Crossroads Baptist Church in Warrior Saturday to say farewell to a fallen firefighter. Justin King tragically died on Tuesday in a motorcycle accident in Blount County. King worked as a firefighter for Warrior, Center Point, and Hoover,...
Hoover fire chief remembers firefighter who died in a motorcycle accident Tuesday
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Hoover’s fire chief is remembering a firefighter who died in a tragic motorcycle accident in Blount County. This is still shocking for the Hoover, Warrior and Center Point fire departments. Justin King came from a family of firefighters, and growing up around Center Point FD,...
Heat advisory issued for Alabama until Friday night
A heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 3:05 a.m. in effect until 9 p.m. for Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Winston, Walker and Blount counties. The weather service adds, "Heat index values up to 109 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," comments...
Alabama firefighter community grieves the loss of young father in off-duty crash
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Family, friends and colleagues are grieving the loss of a 23-year-old firefighter who died in a motorcycle crash earlier this week. Justin King served as a full-time firefighter and EMT with the Hoover Fire Department. He also worked part-time for the Center Point Fire District. The close-knit fire service community is […]
Father of 6 Killed by Man using Baseball Bat; Killer Sent to Jail for Life in Alabama: Prosecutors
A 24-year-old man has admitted to committing capital murder in the tragic incident where a Blount County father of six was fatally beaten with a baseball bat. A plea of guilty was entered by Ryan Hunter Farr on Tuesday morning for the 2019 murder of 35-year-old Adam Beard. As a result, he has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
‘He’s touched the lives of so many’: Funeral set for firefighter killed in motorcycle crash
Funeral plans have been announced for a Jefferson County firefighter who was killed in a motorcycle crash in Blount County. Justin Phillip King, 23, died Tuesday night when his Harley-Davidson left U.S. 31 near Church Street and struck a utility pole. King was thrown from the motorcycle and pronounced dead...
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