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Tragic: Lightning strike kills man in Lee County
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) – Lee County Coroner Daniel Sexton has confirmed a Columbus, Georgia man, Winfred Shipman Jr., 67, tragically passed away after being struck by lightning while at the flea market near Smiths Station over the weekend. This heartbreaking incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by lightning, especially during summer […]
Columbus man killed in Lee County lightning strike
A Columbus man has died after being struck by lightning in Lee County. The man was struck by lightning while at the Lee County Flea Market near the intersection of Lee Road 379 at U.S. Highway 280 around 12:48 P.M. on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Bystanders told CNAW2News.com the man was struck by lightning near his truck in the parking lot during a thunderstorm.
17 arrested in Alabama for alleged online solicitation, prostitution of minor
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) – An undercover sting operation involving the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Opelika Police, Lee County District Attorney’s Office and Covenant Rescue Group lead to the apprehension of 17 suspected child predators who allegedly lurked on the internet trying to arrange sexual encounters with a child. During the operation, undercover agents chatted […]
Flood advisory for Lee and Russell counties until Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at 3:11 p.m. on Sunday in effect until 6:45 p.m. for Lee and Russell counties. The weather service adds, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas,"...
Lee Co. Sheriff: 17 arrested for alleged online solicitation, prostitution of minor
LEE COUNTY, Ala. (WRBL) – An undercover sting operation involving the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Opelika Police, Lee County District Attorney’s Office and Covenant Rescue Group lead to the apprehension of 17 suspected child predators who allegedly lurked on the internet trying to arrange sexual encounters with a child. During the operation, undercover agents chatted […]
Person struck by lightning at Lee County Flea Market
A lightning strike injury has been reported in Smiths Station. Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Smiths Station Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a person being struck by lightning at the Lee County Flea Market. Two bystanders on scene told CNAW2News.com it appeared lifesaving measures were being...
Undercover operation sting in Lee County leaves 17 men in jail
Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Opelika Police, Lee County District Attorney’s Office and Covenant Rescue Group conducted an undercover sting operation that lead to the apprehension of 17 men suspected of attempting to arrange sexual encounters with a child. During the operation, undercover Investigators chatted online with 249 individuals,...
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