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Man, 67, wounded after apparent lightning strike in Smiths Station
SMITHS STATION, Ala. (WTVM) - An apparent lightning strike left one person injured Saturday afternoon in Smiths Station. According to Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones, first responders were called to the incident at the Lee County Flea Market, located off Lee Road 379, around 1 p.m. The victim, a 67-year-old...
Lanett man spits on West Point officer, tased after resisting arrest
On July 16th, 2024, Officers responded to West Point Food Mart, 900 East 10th Street, regarding an unwanted person. Officers arrived on scene and observed a white male, later identified as, Destin Barber, 27, of Lanett, Alabama, walking away from the area. Officers gave Barber numerous verbal commands to turn around and stop walking away, […] The post Lanett man spits on West Point officer, tased after resisting arrest appeared first on Valley Times-News.
2, including 65-year-old man, injured in Columbus shooting
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Two people were injured following an overnight shooting in Columbus. Police were called to the 1000 block of Floyd Road, near Buena Vista Road, shortly before 11 p.m. Friday. That’s where authorities found a 65-year-old man shot and a woman injured by glass shards. Their injuries are said to be non-life-threatening.
Shocking Animal Control videos spark calls from Columbus GA City Council for an investigation; animal advocates to address council
Shocking videos that surfaced from Columbus Animal Care & Control have sparked city council members to call for an investigation. Last week, Columbus Animal Allies released videos acquired through an open records request from Columbus Animal Care & Control’s security cameras. These videos were recorded between 4 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, a day when the facility euthanized 12 healthy, adoptable dogs due to a lack of space.
Family Of Auburn RB Brian Battie Provides Encouraging Update After May Shooting
The family of Auburn running back Brian Battie provided a recent update on their son, who is recovering after being shot in the head during a shooting in Sarasota, Florida on May 18. Per AL.com:. quote:. “I am overjoyed to share an inspiring moment in Brian’s journey. After facing the...
William and the Forces of Evil
In the late 1970s, Columbus, Georgia, was gripped by fear as a wave of brutal murders rocked the city. Threatening letters from a mysterious group calling themselves the "Forces of Evil" hinted at a sinister plot intertwining two seemingly separate killing sprees. Join us as we dive deep into the chilling case of the Stocking Strangler and the ruthless murders of Gail Jackson and Irene Thirkield. Discover how FBI profiler Robert K. Ressler's groundbreaking behavioral analysis helped unmask the true killer, William Henry Hance, and the shocking twists that followed. Explore the controversy, racial tensions, and legal battles that culminated in Hance's execution. This episode uncovers the dark secrets and haunting truths behind one of Georgia's most infamous crime sprees. Tune in for a gripping tale of deception, profiling, and justice.
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