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21-year-old killed in early morning crash on Alabama 269 in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, AL (WBMA) — Early Thursday morning, a man was killed in a single car crash in Walker County. At approximately 4:50 a.m. 21-year-old Dylan C. Rodgers of Parrish, Alabama was killed when his vehicle left the roadway and struck an embankment, overturning on Alabama 269 near Old Parrish Road.
Jose Perez injured in Walker County two-vehicle crash on Friday
DORA, AL, (July 19, 2024) - One person was killed and two others injured in a crash Friday around 12:35 p.m. in Walker County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). A preliminary investigation found that a 2006 Toyota Tundra traveled off the roadway for unknown reasons and was...
Alabama woman killed, 2 injured in roadside collision
A woman died when two vehicles left a Walker County roadway and crashed on Friday, state troopers said. Melissa S. Parker, a 42-year-old from Dora, died when a Chevrolet Silverado struck the Toyota Tundra she was driving, according to a press release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. “Prior to...
Walker County man ejected, killed in morning rollover crash
A Walker County man was killed early Thursday in a rollover crash. Alabama State Troopers identified the fatality victim as Dylan C. Rodgers. He was 21 and lived in Parrish. The wreck happened at 4:50 a.m. on Alabama 269 near Old Parrish Road. That is about one mile south of Jasper.
Thach Firefighter exposed to Fentanyl
WALKER COUNTY, WBMA — In Walker County, yesterday a firefighter at the Thach Fire Department in Jasper Alabama was contaminated by fentanyl. In a post on Facebook, the fire chief of the station says that the team was responding to a possible overdose when the fireman was exposed. There...
Louis Trevino injured in Friday's crash on Horse Creek Boulevard
DORA, AL, (July 19, 2024) - A deadly traffic crash involving two vehicles occurred Friday around 12:35 p.m. in Walker County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). Based on preliminary information, a 2006 Toyota Tundra traveled off the roadway for unknown reasons and was hit by a 2021...
Jasper Police Searching for Woman Missing for Nearly A Week
Police in Walker County are asking for help finding a woman now missing for almost a week. In a Monday afternoon post on Facebook, the Jasper Police Department said 57-year-old Carla Gay Ross was reported missing by her sister. Ross was reportedly last seen on Tuesday, July 9th, when she...
Be ready for strong thunderstorms in Alabama Tuesday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a report at 1:42 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 2:15 p.m. for Walker, Tuscaloosa and Jefferson counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 1:41 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Gorgas to...
Marble-sized hail anticipated with thunderstorms to hit Alabama Sunday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 1:26 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 1:45 p.m. for Walker, Blount and Jefferson counties. The storms are forecast to bring marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 1:26 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...
One-time grant opportunities open for Chilton County nonprofits until July 19
From United Way of Central Alabama BIRMINGHAM — Applications opened June 20th for qualifying organizations in Chilton, St. Clair and Walker counties to request up to $2,500 in grant funding for their organizations through United Way of Central Alabama’s (UWCA) 2024 Community Project Grants program. The deadline for applications is on July 19. The Community […] The post One-time grant opportunities open for Chilton County nonprofits until July 19 appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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