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13-year-old injured in Montgomery shooting
A 13-year-old Montgomery teen suffered minor injuries in a Monday afternoon shooting, police say. He was treated at the scene and released, said Maj. Saba Coleman, spokeswoman for the Montgomery Police Department. The teen received a bullet "graze" wound in the shooting, she said. Police and fire medics went to the 500 block of...
Commission votes to charge Sheriff with interference, threats
After an executive session Monday, the Lowndes County Commission voted 3-2 to bring charges against Sheriff Chris West. The motion came from Commissioner Robert Harris, who said the action was necessary after West allegedly interfered with a commission meeting and threatened to arrest commissioners. “I would like to make a motion that the Sheriff be […]
Most Wanted in Calhoun County | July 23, 2024
Calhoun County, AL – Each week the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released their current “Most Wanted” list. An “FTA” means that a person failed to appear for a court date and does not necessarily mean guilty of a criminal charge. A “Probation Violation” means that a person has been found guilty of a charge and […] The post Most Wanted in Calhoun County | July 23, 2024 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Carlee Russell Breaks Her Silence One Year After Staging Her Fake Kidnapping In Alabama
Carlee Russell is speaking out one year after stunning the country by faking her kidnapping in Alabama. This marks the first time she’s spoken out on social media since the entire ordeal, including her subsequent charges, conviction, and sentencing. Carlee Russell Speaks Out On Her 27th Birthday Russell returned to Instagram to celebrate her 27th [...] The post Carlee Russell Breaks Her Silence One Year After Staging Her Fake Kidnapping In Alabama appeared first on The Shade Room.
Get ready for Back-to-School fun in the Tennessee Valley
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Here’s a roundup of back-to-school events happening across North Alabama, as the new school year approaches, offering everything from educational classes and free giveaways to festive bashes and community gatherings. Back to School Bash (Huntsville) Huntsville Parks & Recreation, Huntsville Police Department, and Free 2...
Black Man Executed In Alabama Despite Concerns Over His 1998 Conviction
In 2020, a federal court ruled that Gavin's court-appointed lawyers were ineffective. Keith Edmund Gavin was put to death by the State of Alabama on July 18. Although he was convicted by a jury of his peers for fatally shooting William Clayton Jr, a delivery driver, during a robbery attempt in 1998, questions remained about Gavin’s representation during his trial. Gavin attempted a last resort handwritten appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to stay his execution, but it was rejected without comment nearly an hour before his execution.
Update: Pea-sized hail anticipated with thunderstorms in Central Alabama Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 4:09 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 p.m. for Hale, Perry, Chilton and Dallas counties. The storms could bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:09 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms...
Montgomery, Ala., parks still reflect history of segregation
Montgomery, Ala., touts itself as the birthplace of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. But although Montgomery now embraces its history of bus boycotts and protest marches, it remains one of the most segregated U.S. cities.
The Meridian Museum of Art will host their 50th annual Bi-State Competition and Exhibition
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -On Saturday, the Meridian Museum of Art will host its 50th annual Bi-State Competition and Exhibition. The museum displayed art beginning June 4th, and there will be a closing reception on Saturday, July 27th, from 1 pm until 3 pm. Seventy-one pieces of artwork were accepted into...
Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center Program: Owls and Friends comes to Meridian Public Library
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Kids did not have to visit the zoo in order to see real-life birds. But instead, they went to the library for a special treat. The Freedom Ranch Wildlife Center stopped by the Meridian-Lauderdale County Public Library on Tuesday for a program called “Owls and Friends.”
Velma Young Pool closed due to flooding, dirty water
The Velma Young Swimming Pool has been closed until further notice. The water is now flooded and dirty due to the recent amount of rain. Twin States News will keep you updated on the situation and inform you when the pool is back open.
Tuscaloosa Police Identify Greensboro Woman Killed in Monday Wreck
Police in Tuscaloosa have identified the West Alabama woman who died in a single-car accident early Monday morning. As the Thread reported yesterday, police in Tuscaloosa were called to the scene of a single-vehicle accident off Hargrove Road around 8 a.m. Monday. A woman driving a 2006 Ford Explorer left...
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