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At budget hearing, Alabama Department of Mental Health cites need for more crisis beds
Two Alabama state agencies told lawmakers during an informal budget hearing Wednesday that they have urgent funding needs, emphasizing challenges and impacts on public services. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the Department of Mental Health (ADMH) highlighted pressing requirements for equipment, personnel, and resources to state legislators. ADMH Commissioner Kimberly Boswell, presenting an […] The post At budget hearing, Alabama Department of Mental Health cites need for more crisis beds appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
Alabama man sentenced after setting father's home on fire, killing family pets
A man has been sentenced to serve time in federal prison after court documents revealed he was convicted of driving eight hours to his father's home and setting it on fire, killing the family's pets.
Emergency Missing Person Alert for 19-year-old last seen in Moundville cancelled
HALE COUNTY, Ala. — An emergency alert issued a missing man in Hale County has been cancelled. 19-year-old Devin Dynell McKinney was last seen Wednesday at around 12:30 a.m. in the area of Highway 69 in Moundville. As of 1:56 p.m. Thursday, the alert had been cancelled.
Jeff State Community College wins $50,000 grant for marketing outreach
Jefferson State Community College was one of seven public community colleges across the country to receive a $50,000 grant from the Lumina Foundation to enhance the college’s digital outreach and marketing. More than 100 accredited community colleges applied for a grant by submitting a 90-second Instagram reel highlighting why...
Selma man wanted by authorities in the death of a Perry Co. man
A missing person case in Perry County has become a murder investigation in Dallas County. And now authorities need your help to find a wanted suspect in the case. It started as a missing person case in Perry County when 23 year old Christian Moore was reported missing last week by his family.
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