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Washington County man killed in ATV accident
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ala. (WPMI) — A 20-year-old McIntosh man died early Sunday morning when the ATV he was driving flipped. Washington County Sheriff Richard Stringer identified him as Ashton Challender. Stringer says Challender was under the influence of alcohol when he got into an argument with a relative and left on an ATV around midnight.
Fatal ATV accident reported in southwest Alabama
A fatal all-terrain vehicle accident was discovered early Sunday morning in Washington County, according to local first responders. The McIntosh Volunteer Fire Department said via Facebook it responded at about 2 a.m. to a reported accident on a hunting road about two miles off Topton Road, which runs westward from McIntosh.
Look out for Leroy’s Rone
LEROY — A new star is making her mark at Leroy High School. Marybeth Rone, 13, is already a force to be reckoned with in Washington County high school sports. As she transitions from her first season on the junior varsity softball team to her inaugural summer as a cheerleader, Rone embodies the spirit of determination and versatility that defines many successful young athletes today.
Fire heavily damages McIntosh home Saturday
MCINTOSH, Ala. (WKRG) — Firefighters from around Washington County Alabama put out a blaze in McIntosh. Crews were called to a fire at a barn converted home on Topton Road at about 1:30 Saturday afternoon. A post from the McIntosh Volunteer Fire Department said firefighters arrived to find flames shooting out of the home. Firefighters […]
Man from Fruitdale killed in Mississippi bar shooting
WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — A man from Washington County, Alabama is dead after a shooting at a Mississippi bar. The coroner in Wayne County, Mississippi confirms 24-year-old Brandon Michael Cartwright, from Fruitdale, was shot and killed at High Noon Lounge and Karaoke in Waynesboro at about 2 Saturday morning. Waynesboro Police are also investigating […]
Washington County Arrest Report
Antonio Marquez Turner, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, criminal.
Mobile Community Action accepting applications for cooling bill assistance
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile Community Action has begun taking applications today for its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Cooling Program. The program is open to residents in Mobile and Washington counties. Applicants must be income eligible and have current utility bills in the name of the head of household or...
St. Union Missionary donates
St. Union Missionary Baptist Church of Leroy contributed to the well-being of local families by donating baby supplies to the Washington County Department of Human Resources. Volunteers include Richmond Chaney, pastor of the St. Union Missionary Baptist Church of Leroy, Washington County Department of Human Resources Marlyn Johnson, Christina Holloway, Blake Perry, Shaun Bennett, Veronica McConico, director of the Vacation Bible School.
Mobile Community Action to begin appointments for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Cooling Program
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Community Inc. will begin making appointments on Wednesday, June 12, for its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Cooling Program. Mobile County and Washington County residents can apply for the program. “Applicants must be income eligible and have current utility bills in the name of the head of household or spouse,” a […]
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