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VIDEO: Destin teen arrested after leading Florida, Alabama law enforcement on chase: FHP
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Destin teenager was arrested Tuesday after leading law enforcement in Florida and Alabama on a chase on Interstate 10, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 18-year-old Angela Marie Stillwell was arrested Tuesday by Florida law enforcement on charges of fleeing and eluding, as well as for a violation of […]
Lawyers for Alabama inmate seek to block his fall execution by nitrogen gas
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Lawyers for an Alabama inmate, scheduled to be executed with nitrogen gas this fall, argued in a Tuesday court filing that the state has ignored problems with the method as it seeks to carry out more nitrogen executions. Attorneys for Carey Dale Grayson asked a...
America's First Federal Credit Union announces new president, CEO
America's First Federal Credit Union’s board of directors has announced that Kevin Morris will succeed Bill Connor as president and CEO of the credit union, effective March 1, 2025. Connor recently announced his intention to retire after 44 years of service to the credit union. Connor joined AmFirst in...
Bill would expand voting access in Alabama, create oversight commission
An Alabama state senator has filed a bill that would expand voting rights for Alabamians, but the bill is likely to face an uphill battle in the Republican-controlled legislature. SB 7, sponsored by Sen. Kirk Hatcher, D-Montgomery, would, among other measures, allow automatic restoration of voting rights in some circumstances; allow for absentee voting without […]
Patrick Nix, No. 1 Central-Phenix City looking to future, not banking on past success
Patrick Nix’s Central-Phenix City team enters the 2024 regular season as the reigning Class 7A champions. The Red Devils are ranked No. 1 in the Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 7A poll and also are No. 1 in the AL.com Power 25, a ranking of the 25 best teams in the state regardless of classification.
Fall armyworm outbreaks impacts Alabama producers
By Justin Miller Alabama Cooperative Extension Fall armyworms are plaguing pastures and hayfields in many areas of Alabama. These pests can quickly invade and destroy a stand of healthy forages in a manner of hours. This makes scouting extremely important for producers to be able to treat infestations early before too much damage occurs. The […] The post Fall armyworm outbreaks impacts Alabama producers appeared first on The Selma Times‑Journal.
17,000 AT&T workers in Southeast strike over contract negotiations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — More than 17,000 AT&T workers in nine states across the Southeast are on strike after accusing the company of unfair labor practices during contract negotiations this summer. The Communications Workers of America — the union representing the striking employees — said workers walked off the job Friday in response to AT&T’s […]
One Shaken Up in Wednesday Morning Wreck in Cherokee County
Emergency personnel responded to an accident on Wednesday morning, at 10:55, in Cherokee County. Early reports indicated at least one person was hurt in the mishap. That accident was on Garrett Drive near Stinson Street in Centre. Centre Police responded to that scene; we’ll have additional information as it’s made...
2 wanted by several agencies in North Alabama arrested after leading police on chase in stolen car
A Hartselle man and Athens woman were both arrested Wednesday after leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle. The Muscle Shoals Police Department says 21-year-old Koren Eric Allen McLaughlin and 28-year-old Joslynn Sierra Winston were wanted by local authorities after being involved in the pursuit, which began in Sheffield Tuesday night.
Fatal Crash Claims Life of Centre Man
GADSDEN POST—A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:44 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, has claimed the life of a Centre man. Joel L. Kiser, 68, was fatally injured when the 1994 Chevrolet 1500 that he was a passenger in, was struck by a 2015 Jeep Wrangler driven by Shellie M. Ingram, 50, of Centre. After the initial impact, the Chevrolet left the roadway and overturned. Kiser was not using a seat belt at the time of crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Ingram and the driver of the Jeep, David W. Moon, 62, also of Centre, were both injured and transported to Floyd Medical Center, in Rome Ga. for treatment. Moon was not using a seat belt at the time of crash.
ESPN critic Paul Finebaum has harsh prediction about Alabama football
ESPN Radio host Paul Finebaum is doubling down on his long-term prediction about the Alabama Crimson Tide. In an appearance on “Get Up!” Wednesday, Finebaum said the Alabama dynasty is “over” now that coach Nick Saban has retired. He even went a step further than that, however: in his estimation, the dynasty was already over... The post ESPN critic Paul Finebaum has harsh prediction about Alabama football appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Arrest made in 2017 fatal stabbing at apartment complex
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A witness was critical in closing a 7-year-old homicide case with an arrest, according to Birmingham Police. Timothy Eric Stone was charged this week with the July 2017 homicide of Vergil Angela Cook, 57. Cook’s body was found inside her apartment on 21st Street North. She’d been stabbed to death.
After careful contact in practice, Auburn defense 'ready to go tee off'
Keldric Faulk couldn't help but smile. The sophomore is one of the nicest guys in the building at Auburn. He's also one of the most physically gifted. And in preseason practices, Hugh Freeze didn't want some of the ultra-talented athletes Auburn has been able to compile over the past couple years, like Faulk, to tee off at full speed in practice against the Tigers' offense.
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