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Alabama man sentenced after setting father's home on fire, killing family pets
A man has been sentenced to serve time in federal prison after court documents revealed he was convicted of driving eight hours to his father's home and setting it on fire, killing the family's pets.
Kelvin Datcher wins special runoff election for Alabama House District 52 seat
Kelvin Datcher has won the special Democratic runoff election for Alabama House District 52 against opponent Frank Woodson, according to unofficial results from the Alabama Secretary of State's office. The initial special election was held to replace previous former state Rep. John Rogers, who resigned from House on March 13...
AAA Alabama to celebrate 100th anniversary this Saturday, July 20
The AAA Alabama Birmingham headquarters office is celebrating the 100th anniversary of AAA Alabama this Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. AAA members and non-members are invited to come to the office at 2400 Acton Road for free refreshments, free passport photos, free battery checks, door prizes and membership specials, executive assistant Leisa Desimone said.
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo welcomes 2 cheetahs
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo has welcomed some new residents, according to officials. Those two female cheetahs are Taj and Shani. “This is an exciting time for the zoo, as it’s the very first time we have had the opportunity to house cheetahs,” explained Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Executive Director […]
Emergency Missing Person Alert for 19-year-old last seen in Moundville cancelled
HALE COUNTY, Ala. — An emergency alert issued a missing man in Hale County has been cancelled. 19-year-old Devin Dynell McKinney was last seen Wednesday at around 12:30 a.m. in the area of Highway 69 in Moundville. As of 1:56 p.m. Thursday, the alert had been cancelled.
Local students have ‘Impact’ at Troy
Five local students made an “impact” last week as Troy University held their annual IMPACT session for incoming students of the college. Brewton area students who attended the session that completes orientation and enrollment for the upcoming Fall semester at Troy include James Dehoff, Carter Hodges, Jakari Paul, Dean Sasser and MaKenzie Thomas. John Ingram […] The post Local students have ‘Impact’ at Troy appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Construction on state veterans home in Enterprise completed; opens in less than two months
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WDHN) — After five years, construction on the Command Sgt. Bennie G. Adkins Veterans home in Enterprise is now complete and is less than two months away from opening. This veterans home will mark the fifth one in the state of Alabama. The Department of Veterans Affairs...
UPDATE: Baldwin County deputies say counterfeit Apple operation was ‘sophisticated’
A traffic stop in Baldwin County leads to the discovery of a multi-state counterfeiting operation with ties to China. Two men from Malaysia are now in the Baldwin County Jail after investigators find dozens of fake Apple products.
Mobile man accused of stealing from AutoZone: MPD
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A local man was arrested after he allegedly stole several hundred dollars from his place of work, according to the Mobile Police Department. Officers with MPD arrested 28-year-old Jeremey Brian Stewart, of Mobile, around 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, after responding to the AutoZone at 407 Holcomb St., in reference […]
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