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Family of Columbus woman still seek justice 9 years after her murder
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Thursday marks the ninth anniversary of the day a Columbus woman went missing. Renee Eldridge was found three days later face down in a creek under Hopewell Road Bridge in Chambers County. The man accused of the killing remains in jail awaiting trial. Renee’s family says...
Three Ranburne residents arrested and charged with several drug offenses.
A fight between two area men leads to attempted murder charges being filed Tuesday. A downed power line snarls traffic for hours at a busy intersection, and plans are revealed to clean up a major pollution site. Possible rain chances for the 4th, and Choccolocco Park and Oxford Lake have been busy, but things are […] The post Three Ranburne residents arrested and charged with several drug offenses. appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Woman's body found near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, West Lake Ave.
ATLANTA - Atlanta police are investigating the death of a woman in the 2100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive NW near West Lake Avenue NW. Police say the woman was dead when they arrived. The incident is still under investigation and police have not released a cause of...
Man killed in July 4th shooting in Etowah County
Altoona, AL (WBMA) - The Etowah County Sheriff's Office says a man was killed in an July 4th shooting in Altoona. Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton says the shooting happened around 1 a.m. Thursday morning on the 2000 block of Self Street in Altoona. The victim has been identified as...
Keke Jabbar, Star Of ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville,’ Dead At 42
Keke Jabbar, star of reality show Love & Marriage: Huntsville, has reportedly died at the age 42 according to her cousin and fellow cast member LaTisha Moore Scott.Martell Holt Of ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ Arrested For Domestic Violence “At this time we are asking for RESPECT, and PRIVACY in our moment of grief, while we process this great loss!” Moore-Scott shared on Instagram. “This is hard for our Family!!!!!” As of publication, a cause of death has not been revealed. On Jabbar’s own Instagram page, comments began pouring in under her most recent posts from fans, friends, and more. “I am absolutely devastated! Sending many prayers...
Coveted 4-star EDGE Prospect Commits To Premier SEC Program
Elite four-star EDGE Justin Hill announced his commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide over Ohio State, USC, and Oregon on Wednesday. Hill is a 6-foot-3, 220-pound native of Cincinnati, Ohio, attending Winton Woods High School, where he finished his junior season with 36 total ...
New Prattville Kindergarten School to move in this fall amid vandalism issue
The Prattville Kindergarten School, or PKS, is standing tall and sturdy as the new school is set to open its doors this coming fall. . With 32 classrooms in total, 28 for kindergarten and four for preschool, the school will be able to accommodate over 600 kids. Construction crews are working diligently to meet the fast-approaching deadline for the new state-of-the-art kindergarten school in Prattville.
Dual enrollment students from NACC receive both High School & College Diplomas
An impressive fourteen dual enrollment students at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC) earned both their high school and college diplomas this spring. These students represent several local schools throughout NACC’s serviced area. This year’s dual graduates are Karen Garcia Alvarez and Julie Hawkins from Sylvania School; Gracie Griggs from...
Changes to 2024 Fireworks show
NOTICE: We've been in communication with the Gadsden-Etowah Patriots Association, and there will be a few changes to tonight's fireworks show in Gadsden due to unforeseen circumstances. The launch area for the fireworks will now be at the OLD CONVENTION HALL site next to the Amp. Show time is still...
ADRS breaks ground on new location in Gadsden
The expansion of Gadsden State’s Adult Learning program left Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) in Gadsden without a building to operate out of. Gadsden-Etowah Industrial Development Authority Executive Director David Hooks and his staff were able to come up with a creative solution to fund a new property.
South Georgia celebrates Independence Day with several local events
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Communities across South Georgia are gearing up for Independence Day with parades and festivals. Below are what events are planned to celebrate our country’s independence:. Ben Hill County. The City of Fitzgerald is hosting a 4th of July Celebration at Paulk Park on July 4....
Tragic Incident at Jacksonville’s Jax Fest Fireworks Show
Jacksonville, AL – A festive evening turned tragic earlier tonight when an unexpected accident occurred during the setup for the much-anticipated fireworks display at Jax Fest. At approximately 6:15 PM, a firework shell detonated unexpectedly while being prepared by the technicians of Pyrotecnico, the company responsible for the show. Despite no power source being connected […] The post Tragic Incident at Jacksonville’s Jax Fest Fireworks Show appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Hopkinsville man named associate pastor at historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta
A Hopkinsville man has been named an associate pastor at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta where civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. preached. The Rev. Donavan Pinner, who recently graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary with the Master of Divinity, will serve as the associate pastor for children and youth at Ebenezer. Pinner studied philosophy and religion at Morehouse College in Atlanta before enrolling at Princeton.
State investigating reports of fentanyl exposure at the Arc of Blount County
ONEONTA, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Department of Mental Health and the Oneonta Police Department are investigating reports residents of the Arc of Blount County, a center for adults with developmental disabilities, were exposed to fentanyl. The suspected exposure happened in June, but it’s unclear how many residents were impacted,...
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