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Ammo vending machines are coming to 3 Southern states. See how they work
Vending machines selling ammunition will now be in grocery stores in Alabama, Texas and Oklahoma. According to the American Rounds’ website, the distributor of the machines, AI technology scans the customers’ identification and facial recognition software to verify a customer’s identity.
One dead in Daleville McDonalds shooting
DALEVILLE, Ala. (WTVY) - A woman died late Saturday when she was shot at or near McDonald’s in Daleville. Dale County Coroner John Cawley identified the victim as 37-year-old Stephanie McCray, who lives in Daleville. He referred questions about the investigation to Daleville police, who, as of early Sunday,...
‘Heartbreaking’ delay of medical cannabis in Alabama drags on; judge issues new order
Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson on Thursday issued a new temporary restraining order to block the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission from issuing licenses needed to fully launch the new industry. Anderson’s ruling follows arguments by lawyers representing the AMCC and multiple companies in a July 2 hearing in the...
Daring Three-County Police Chase Ends in Hartford Arrest
HENRY COUNTY, Ala.(WDNews) — A high-speed pursuit spanning three counties ended with the capture of a suspect who had eluded officers, authorities reported. Henry County Sheriff Eric Blankenship stated that his officers received an alert from neighboring Barbour County on Saturday afternoon about someone impersonating an officer. Upon being approached by law enforcement, the suspect attempted to flee, adding a dramatic twist to the situation.
Young up-and-coming musician to perform at Nook at Night
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - An up-and-coming musician will be performing at Enterprise’s Nook at Night on July 12. 14-year-old Baylee Bennett Knighton will be performing two original songs and some cover songs you might be familiar with. She’s ready to show everyone her talents to a local crowd and...
Dothan Police speak on danger rumors at local hospital
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) – The Dothan Police Department took to social media late Friday night to speak on rumors of a dangerous situation at Flowers Hospital in Dothan. “We are aware of rumors circulating on social media of an incident at a local hospital,” the department posted on Facebook. “We want to assure everyone that those rumors are untrue.”
Downtown Dothan restaurant robbed; owner forced inside, police say
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) – A store owner in Downtown Dothan was forced into his business on Saturday morning and robbed, according to police. Police say the store manager of a business in the 400 block of North Oates Street in Dothan. was opening up a business for the day when a suspect walked up behind him and forced him inside the store. Once inside the store, police say he took money from the cash register and ran away.
More upgrades coming to Carroll High School football stadium
OZARK, Ala. (WTVY) - More upgrades are underway at the home of the Carroll Eagles. The Ozark City School Board approved the addition of a new home-side press box, concessions, and restrooms to Matthews Stadium. This comes months after the board announced phase one of upgrades coming to the football...
Missing Henry Co. man found dead in Lake Eufaula
HENRY COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — After two days of searching the waters of Lake Eufaula, Henry County crews recovered the body of a paralyzed man who went missing on Friday. Sheriff Eric Blankenship says at approximately 5:15 p.m. the Henry County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of 54-year-old David James Finney of Abbeville near the Holiday Shores Area of Lake Eufaula.
Enterprise Parks and Recreation Department Recognized During National Park and Recreation Month
Enterprise, Ala. (WDNews) – Noting the numerous benefits of parks and recreation, Mayor William E. Cooper commended the staff of the Enterprise Parks and Recreation Department (EPRD) for their efforts to better the city during National Park and Recreation Month. “As I look around at this group, I see...
Multiple agencies respond to 331 crash
A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:39 p.m. Saturdays, July 13, caused a road closure in Crenshaw County. The north and southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 331 near the 64 mile marker was blocked for several hours. Traffic was rerouted north of Fullers Crossroads and through Honoraville. Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) […] The post Multiple agencies respond to 331 crash appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Alabama state Sen. April Weaver injured after being struck by car in Alabaster
ALABASTER, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama State Senator April Weaver was injured after being struck by a car Friday night. According to Communications for the Senate Republican Caucus Saylor Cuzzort, Weaver was struck by a car while in a pedestrian crosswalk at a grocery store in Alabaster. She was transported by ambulance to Shelby Baptist Medical […]
Federal prosecutors recommend former Alabama lawmaker be sentenced to 14 months in corruption case
Federal prosecutors are recommending that former Alabama state Rep. John Rogers be sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to diverting state grant funds. The 83-year-old Birmingham Democrat had been the longest-serving member of the Alabama House of Representatives. He resigned in March after agreeing to plead...
Massachusetts man sentenced to prison for role in transporting at least 24 firearms from Alabama
BOSTON – A Boston man was sentenced Friday for conspiring to illegally transport firearms from Alabama into Massachusetts. According to the Massachusetts Department of Justice, 25-year-old Kobe Smith was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV to 21 months in prison and three years of supervised release. In March 2024, Smith pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to illegally transport firearms. Smith was indicted by a federal grand jury in July 2022 along with co-defendants Jahquel Pringle, Jarmori Brown and Brandon Moore.
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