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1 of 2 suspects charged in Alabama slaying of pregnant woman, man has capital murder charge dropped
One of two suspects charged with capital murder in the 2015 deadly shootings of a pregnant woman and a man in Muscle Shoals had his case dismissed Tuesday, court records showed. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office, which is prosecuting the slayings of Gary Baskins, 25, Kayla Glover, 23, and...
Alabama Forestry Commission preparing for fall fire season
TROY, Ala. (WSFA) - Officials have started preparing for the fall fire season, and the Alabama Forestry Commission is stressing the importance of getting a permit before burning. People in Troy saw large clouds of smoke over the city Wednesday morning as the AFC conducted a controlled burn. “Our fire...
Alabama man pleads guilty to federal charges for importing stuffed protected bird of prey
An Alabama man facing multiple federal counts pleaded guilty Monday in New York City to importing a stuffed protected bird of prey without notifying the U.S. Department of the Interior, records showed. Eufaula resident Toney Jones pleaded guilty to violating one count of the Endangered Species Act in federal court...
Hotter days and heavy storms in Alabama's forecast through the weekend
The hot, humid August air is set to fuel several rounds of heavy thunderstorms later this week and through the weekend, with some potentially severe weather on Friday and Saturday. Check the video forecast for the latest updates. IMPACT WEATHER AHEAD. Birmingham concluded July with an impressive 8.88 inches of...
Presidential nominee Harris may impact Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — A congressional race in Alabama continues as Election Day comes closer and closer. Republican Caroleene Dobson will face off against Democratic Shomari Figures on Nov. 5 for the congressional seat in District 2. Both candidates say the atmosphere of their campaigns has changed since Vice President Kamala Harris became the official Democratic […]
Man indicted for allegedly stabbing his grandmother
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – A man accused of stabbing his grandmother is headed to court. Carlos Pruitt was recently indicted for aggravated assault by a Lowndes County grand jury. The incident happened this past February on 10th Avenue. The victim had been stabbed multiple times. Pruitt was arrested a...
MS Cherokee group: Industrial pollution threatens families
A rural Mississippi community is fighting to protect the health of some Cherokee residents threatened by industrial pollution. Barbara Weckesser, treasurer of the group Cherokee Concerned Citizens, and some of her neighbors formed the group in 2013 to address noise, dust and odor stemming from the Bollinger shipyard and Chevron refinery, just a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico community.
Maplesville comes in No. 8 in ASWA preseason poll for Class 1A
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Maplesville High School was selected in the preseason top 10 poll of Class 1A by the Alabama Sports Writers Association on Aug. 7. The Red Devils were placed eighth in the poll following an 8-5 season last year that saw them advance to the third round of the AHSAA […] The post Maplesville comes in No. 8 in ASWA preseason poll for Class 1A appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Capital Murder Conviction of Lonterry Harrison of Gadsden Upheld in Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the capital murder conviction of Lonterry Orlando Harrison, 23, of Gadsden. Harrison was convicted in the Etowah County Circuit Court on October 24, 2022. The evidence at trial showed that the victim, A. J. Huff, was with a...
Cullman City Schools among best in Alabama in state rankings
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to state testing in English/Language Arts, Math and Science from the 2023-2024 school year, Cullman City Schools remains in the Top 10 academically compared to the more than 100 districts across the state. The rankings and results factor in student performance in tests such as the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP), ACT and Alternative Assessment.
Huntsville Hospital once again named ‘best’ in North Alabama by U.S. News
The 2024-25 U.S. News “Best Hospitals” rankings are in, and Huntsville Hospital has once again been named the best acute-care facility in North Alabama and the No. 2 hospital in the state. The exclusive list ranks hospitals in states and major metro areas and recognizes hospitals in every region of the country.
Wow: Video Of Big Alligator Near Fosters, Alabama
We have another Gator sighting to report. Lately, these giants have been showing up everywhere. This time there is a video, courtesy of Willard Davis Broughton. A large Gator was recently spotted, and captured on video, on Highway 11 just a mile north of Fosters, Alabama. The gator was seen just north of the park, in a wooded area.
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