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Jefferson County school resource officers hold active shooter training
CENTER POINT, Ala. (WIAT) — Jefferson County School Resource Officers are preparing for new school year. On Tuesday, deputies from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Division participated in active shooter training at Chalkville Elementary School. The training is different from what deputies were taught in the past. Events like the 2022 mass shooting […]
Teen shot in Center Point
CENTER POINT, Ala. — An investigation is underway after a teen was shot in Center Point. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said deputies found the juvenile victim in the 700 block of Country View Terrace just after 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from...
Three lawsuits settled in the City of Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — The city of Birmingham has settled three pending lawsuits this morning for cases that occurred in the city within the last four years. Three cases: Josephine Davis v. City of Birmingham, Kimberly Crum v. City of Birmingham, and Tatyana Howard v. City of Birmingham were brought before the court.
‘I Was Willing to Wait Because I Knew She Would Be My Wife [And] It Happened Right on Time’
Met: Pine Valley in the summer of 1982 when both were teens. Joy remembers visiting the park (located just outside of Trussville) when she was 12 and Robert was 13. Joy went on a family trip with her cousin Rhonda Briggins, who was also a close friend throughout elementary (McElwain Elementary and Woodrow Wilson Elementary and middle school (Putnam Middle School) in Birmingham. They enjoyed the trip and toward the end of it “as we were getting back on the bus to leave Pine Valley, Robert and I noticed each other,” recalled Joy. “Not knowing it then, but I learned later that Rhonda and Honey Bee (Robert) were cousins.”
State School Board will vote on potentially taking over Bessemer City Schools in August
BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) - The State School Board will vote in a few weeks on whether to accept the intervention agreement the Bessemer City School board passed Monday night. Now that the board has approved the state intervention, the state school board will vote on the issue during their Aug. 8 meeting.
Demopolis City Schools Superintendent Tony Willis leaving for Calhoun County schools
Demopolis City Schools Superintendent Tony Willis has resigned to take the top job of Calhoun County schools. According to The Anniston Star, the Calhoun County Board of Education hired Willis, 53, in a vote Tuesday morning. Willis starts the job immediately. Willis has a master’s degree in Instructional Leadership from...
Watermelon Festival Pageant crowns new queen
“It’s an honor to represent Franklin County,” said Annie Willis, crowned overall Queen in the 2024 Franklin County Watermelon Pageant held Saturday at the Russellville City Schools auditorium. She also won Most Photogenic this year. Last year, she won Queen for the 14–17-year-old division, in addition to Prettiest Dress. She has placed in other years of the pageant as well.
Community invited to 2024 Cullman County Prayer and Pledge Ride Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2024 Cullman County Prayer and Pledge Ride, hosted by 3Sixty Jeep Club, Alabama Sons of Liberty Riders and The Christian Motorcycle Association, is set to take place on Saturday, Aug. 3. Participants will meet at Jack’s on Main Avenue Southwest in Cullman for breakfast and...
Can’t Shoot Your Girlfriend: US Cops Documentary Series Featuring Oxford Police Department Ep 47
Oxford, AL – “FIRST RESPONDERS” is a pioneering initiative launched by a German production company to revolutionize the global perception of first responders. Through gripping documentaries, the series showcases the unwavering commitment, sacrifices, and extraordinary accomplishments of these courageous individuals, fostering solidarity and underscoring their pivotal role in safeguarding community well-being. Each documentary offers an […] The post Can’t Shoot Your Girlfriend: US Cops Documentary Series Featuring Oxford Police Department Ep 47 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
'I've got to get out of here': Crime forces closure of longtime Birmingham car dealership
A Birmingham business is forced to shut its doors due to what the owner says is rampant crime. Magic City Motors is a used car dealership in Woodlawn, it sits on the corner of 1st Avenue North, and has been open for about 8 years. That was until things got...
Huntsville operations support Boeing’s critical defense missions
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Boeing helped build the foundation of Alabama’s aerospace industry and continues to advance its operations in the state. In the past year, the company marked several milestones in its missile defense programs and also celebrated a university partnership that is shaping the next-generation workforce. In...
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to offer upcoming Citizen’s Sheriff Academy
Those seeking to experience the real world of law enforcement and learn what it is like to be a sheriff’s deputy in Shelby County will soon have that opportunity thanks to the upcoming Citizen’s Sheriff Academy presented by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. The post Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to offer upcoming Citizen’s Sheriff Academy appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Anniston Woman Fatally Struck in Early Morning Crash
Anniston, AL – A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian early Tuesday morning has claimed the life of an Anniston woman. The incident occurred at approximately 1:13 a.m. on Alabama 202, near the 3-mile marker, about four miles west of Anniston in Calhoun County. The pedestrian, Angela L. Mosley, 46, was walking in the roadway when […] The post Anniston Woman Fatally Struck in Early Morning Crash appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
An Alabama fall-off is wishful thinking
The fall-off, or at least the gradual decline, of the Alabama Football program has been widely anticipated across the college football landscape. Naturally, rival fan bases and media hope for the worst for the Crimson Tide following the retirement of Nick Saban. Even people affiliated with schools that have no connection to the Tide are rooting for the fall of the dynasty. They’ve watched Alabama win at an unprecedented clip for the last 15 years and they’re ready to see something new.
New fire truck for Gadsden firefighters
GADSDEN Ala. (WBRC) - A shiny new piece of equipment for Gadsden firefighters. Monday, a dedication ceremony was held for the new ladder truck which will go into service at Station 4 in Alabama City. It replaces a 17-year-old truck that will be moved into reserve. Mayor Craig Ford and...
Pell City man gets 71 months for $4.7 million investor fraud scheme
PELL CITY, Ala. (WBMA) — A Pell City man was sentenced in a scheme to defraud more than 40 investors in his various companies. 48-year-old John Michael Golden was given 71 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. He pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud back in April.
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