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CRIME & SAFETY
Four Alabama Cities Ranked “Most Violent” In USA
Alabama is home to the most violent cities in America. It's not New York, L.A., or Chicago (with dozens of murders every weekend) at the top?. In 2024, a new report was released revealing the 100 most dangerous cities in America with a population of 25,000 or more. The rankings...
Suspect in custody after Alabama man killed in Mississippi bar shooting
Www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-07-01 17:11:49. SUMMARY: Jaylen Mayfield, 24, has been arrested for the murder of Brandon Michael Cartright, also 24, from Fruitdale, Alabama. Mayfield turned himself into Wesboro police and is now in the Wayne County Adult Detention Center. The shooting occurred around 2:00 AM Saturday at the High New Lounge Bar in Wesboro, where Cartright was found shot multiple times outside the bar. Cartright, a father of two young sons and expecting a daughter, leaves behind a heartbroken family seeking justice. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to cover his funeral expenses. The family expresses profound grief and anger over their loss.
Rabid fox bites Alabama woman while she unloads her groceries
Alabama public health officials are urging residents to update their pet’s vaccinations after a fox that attacked an Atmore woman while she was unloading her groceries tested positive for rabies. The Alabama Department of Public Health reports that the woman was returning from grocery shopping and unloading her vehicle...
Better Business Bureau warns classic car buyers to steer clear of online scams
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Central and South Alabama is issuing a warning to consumers about a surge in reports of fake classic car and heavy equipment websites scamming individuals. The fraudulent sites are tricking buyers into losing substantial sums of money, with Alabamians falling victim to car dealer scams originating from other states. […] The post Better Business Bureau warns classic car buyers to steer clear of online scams appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Folks hold memorial ride to remember Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson
BIBB COUNTY, Ala. — Family and friends remember the life and service of Bibb County Sheriff's Deputy Brad Johnson. According to a social media post from the Brent Volunteer Fire Department, a memorial ride was held Sunday to remember him. Deputy Johnson died two years ago, June 30, 2022,...
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