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Sheffield officer arrested for domestic violence
SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WAFF) - A Sheffield police officer is on administrative leave after being arrested Sunday night. Sheffield Police say they requested the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a possible domestic violence incident involving officer Kelsey Quesenberry and her fiance. Both are employed by the police department. Deputies...
Two people killed in fiery wreck on Alabama highway Monday morning
Two people were killed, and one person was injured in a fiery wreck on an Alabama highway Monday morning. News 19 in Huntsville reports that multiple fire and rescue crews responded to a wreck on 3921 Winchester Road around 8:47 a.m. Officials confirmed the two deaths and one injury. People...
Sheriff: Missing man’s body found burnt in Dallas County
DALLAS COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA) - Perry County Sheriff Billy Jones says a man missing from his jurisdiction has been found dead in Dallas County. Jones said the body of Christian Moore, 23, of Newbern, was found burned in his vehicle in Dallas County. He had been missing since Thursday morning.
Cooper Garrett is one of several Fort Payne High School athletes representing the school at the AHSSA North-South All-Stars event.
Story by Mark Everett Kelly mark@emilysoutherntorch-com Fort Payne and DeKalb County will be proudly represented when the ASHAA North/South All-Stars square off this week in Montgomery (July 15-19). At the ASHAA North/South All-Stars event, athletes around the state demonstrate their prowess in a wide range of sports. The AHSADCA, which...
From school supplies to clothing, back-to-school items go tax-free this weekend in Alabama
If you're gearing up for school − or just looking for a break at the register − Alabama's annual back-to-school tax-free weekend will be in effect from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 19, through midnight Sunday, July 21. Certain items will be free from state sales taxes, including pencils,...
Heat advisory for Alabama until Tuesday night
A heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 2:44 a.m. valid for Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. for Blount, St. Clair and Talladega counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values up to 106 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause...
Texas now has ammunition vending machines
Upon seeing it, I was taken aback by the uniqueness and innovation of this vending machine. While there are numerous types of vending machines available, this one stood out to me. In grocery stores located in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Texas, patrons can now purchase ammunition via computerized vending machines. This...
Warning: Lightning In Alabama Kills Cow And Many People Each Year
OK, here's a fact that I bet you are unaware of. Alabama is ranked 3rd in the United States for death by lightning. A poor cow was struck by lightning within 100 yards of a family. Luckily the family found shelter and were safely indoors when it happened. An Alabama...
A man sought in three states was detained during a traffic stop
A suspect wanted in three states was arrested during a traffic stop, Russellville Police announced on Sunday. Billy Joe Williams faced nearly a dozen charges in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, including robbery, assault, and exploitation of an elderly person. Russellville Police reported that Williams tried to hide on the passenger...
Bonds OK'ed for projects
The Rainsville City Council voted in a special called meeting Wednesday to approve the sale of bonds in an agreement with Raymond James. The council had authorized Mayor Rodger Lingerfelt in May to proceed with plans to borrow $6 million for city projects. A representative from Raymond James told council...
NEW: Bessemer’s Morgan Road Winn-Dixie to become an ALDI
We’d been hearing for a while that the recently-renovated Morgan Road Winn-Dixie in Bessemer was slated to become an ALDI, and we’ve now got official confirmation that this is happening. Keep reading for all the details. The store is closing for renovations starting mid-August. Looking forward to seeing...
Inside Porter White Co.’s NEW office in the historic Woodward Building
After 40 years in the Steiner Building, local investment banking firm Porter White & Company (Porter White Co.) has moved its offices to the tenth floor of the historic Woodward Building in downtown Birmingham. Porter White Co. brought us in for a special sneak peek at their new office—keep reading...
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