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CRIME REPORTS: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024
Felonies The following people were booked into the Lee County-Tupelo Adult Jail in connection with felony charges ending Tuesday at 11 a.m. Alfonzo Terrel Gray, 42, of Tupelo, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, capias for possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine. Antis Green, 24, of Verona, was arrested by the Tupelo Police Department, possession of a Schedule II drug. ...
AU students report deplorable apartment conditions, city inspectors involved
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – A group of Auburn University students faced an unexpected nightmare as they attempted to move into Yugo Auburn North, an off-campus apartment complex, where they were promised modern and clean accommodations for the fall semester. Instead, they found units so poorly maintained some opted to stay in hotels rather than face […]
Huntsville ranks as second-cheapest place to live in America
Huntsville (WAAY) - U.S. News & World Report is out with its latest rankings, this time focusing on what it calls the Cheapest Places to Live. According to their findings, Huntsville ranks as No. 2. That’s between Fort Wayne, Indiana, at No. 1 and Wichita, Kansas, at No. 3.
Gadsden, Alabama: The Talent Is Still Here
Grand Opening of Magneco/Metrel, repurposing the Old Gadsden Steel Mill. “We couldn’t have done this without our local suppliers. “The plant’s been closed a long time, but the talent remains. The descendants of those who ran this mill are still here, and we honor them today. I’m thrilled to be part of this. This is now our most efficient plant in the world.”
University of Alabama at Birmingham to open a new dental clinic in Decatur
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry plans to open a clinic at the Decatur Morgan Hospital Parkway campus. The University of Alabama at Birmingham will operate the clinic. Medical students and residents will get the chance to learn really important hands-on skills. The...
N.J. woman, 29, found dead on side of Alabama road
No foul play was involved in the death of a New Jersey woman whose body was found over the weekend in western Jefferson County in Alabama. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office on Thursday identified the woman as 29-year-old Miyell Johnson, also known as Kimberly Ann Agere. She lived in Long Branch.
Candy Crawl moving to Wetumpka Sports Complex
Ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses looking for the Coosa Candy Crawl will need to visit the Wetumpka Sports Complex. For the last three years, the growing event has been hosted by Main Street Wetumpka in downtown. But to accommodate more trick-or-treaters, more businesses and to make it safer the event was moved.
Alvin Henderson listed as No. 8 running back in 2025 class by On3
Four-star Auburn running back commit Alvin Henderson added another accolade to this illustrious high school career last week. On3 sports listed Henderson as their No. 8 running back in next year’s recruiting class. A consensus top 20 back in the class, Henderson is the second-highest-ranked SEC commit, trailing only future LSU Tiger Harlem Berry on the list. Fellow four-star Auburn target Ousame Kromah checked in as number four. The 5-10, 198-pound Henderson flipped his commitment from Penn State to Auburn back in June. Now entering his senior season at Elba High School in Elba, Alabama, Henderson has a chance to contend for...
Man Fatally Shot in Northport Early Thursday Morning
Northport Police Officers were on the scene of a homicide early Thursday morning, where a killing has reportedly left one man dead. Captain Jack Kennedy. the commander of the multi-agency Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit, said NPD and the VCU are in the 3700 block of 17th Street in Northport on a shooting.
TJ Finley reunites with Auburn football transfer WR on third team together
TJ Finley and Koy Moore are teammates for the third time now with the latter's transfer to Western Kentucky now complete. Both started at LSU and had two-year pit stops with the Auburn football program. Finley was brought to the Plains in 2021 as Bryan Harsin's way of assuring improvement...
Dog pandemic hitting Jefferson Co Animal Control hard
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A new virus that affects dogs has hit the Magic City and it's spreading like wildfire through Jefferson County Animal Control. It sounds a lot like a dog pandemic. Folks at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society aren’t taking any chances with this very contagious illness. There...
You've heard about Ryan Williams. Meet Caleb Odom, the other Alabama football freshman WR
Heading into the 2024 college football season, one thing is for sure on the Alabama football team: It does not lack of young, talented players at wide receiver. The Crimson Tide has true freshman Ryan Williams, who came to UA as a two-time Alabama Mr. Football winner and a unanimous five-star prospect out of Saraland. ...
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