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FBI Warning Parents In Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas: Be Aware Of Doxing and Swatting
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a warning to parents: be on alert for potential doxing and swatting incidents involving their children, particularly those who are active in online gaming communities. Just recently the FBI took to X (formerly Twitter) To warn about this growing issue. While anyone...
$18.6M cardiology ASC coming to Alabama
The Alabama State Health Planning and Development Agency in Montgomery, Ala., has issued a certificate of need for an $18.6 million cardiology ASC, according to an Aug. 28 report from ABC affiliate WBMA. The certificate was issued to CV Surgical Services to create a non-hospital-based, limited multi-specialty ASC focusing on...
High school students gain service academy insight
Choosing to attend a military service academy can invoke many questions, so to provide some answers, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong held an academy meet-and-greet event Aug. 17 In Huntsville. Strong, who represents Alabama’s 5th Congressional District, held his first Military Service and Academy Day in 2023 to help students and...
How Project Horseshoe Farm is impacting communities in Alabama + across the country
When John Dorsey moved to Greensboro in 2005, he took on a small role with an after-school program in the community. That role quickly turned into a passion and now, he’s the executive director of Project Horseshoe Farm. The non-profit organization is helping to create a sense of community through social and emotional support for those who need it the most.
Alabama congregation founded in 1847 sues United Methodists, says it owns church building
A 177-year-old Demopolis church has sued the Alabama-West Florida Conference arguing that it should be allowed to leave the United Methodist Church and take its property with it. The First Methodist Church of Demopolis, founded in 1847, says it has owned its own property throughout its history and has never...
Traffic accident claims life of Hodges man
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported a single-vehicle crash around 5:25 p.m. Aug. 26 has claimed the life of Michael E. Chamblee, 67, of Hodges, who was fatally injured when the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Chamblee was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Man wanted in 3 states arrested after wild police chase in Cordova
CORDOVA, Ala. — A man charged with crimes in several states, including kidnapping a toddler, is in jail in Walker County after a wild police chase. On Monday around midday, Cordova's police chief tried to stop a vehicle but the driver took off, according to Cordova Public Safety. A...
Man shot, killed early Wednesday morning in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Birmingham Police are investigating a homicide that happened just after 6:30 a.m. August 28. The victim has not yet been identified. West Precinct officers responded to a person down call in the 2900 block of Avenue F. They arrived on the scene and found a man that had been shot.
Police: Birmingham man kidnapped mother; reloaded gun during shooting that killed grandfather, family friend
A Birmingham man charged in the quadruple shooting that left two people dead, including his grandfather, kidnapped his own mother at gunpoint and forced her to drive him from one crime scene to the next, according to information released in court on Wednesday. Kerry Jackson Jr., 31, is charged with...
DGI brings home multiple Main Street Alabama awards; Ford honored as Main Street Hero
Downtown Gadsden Inc. brought home five awards from Main Street Alabama’s 11th annual Awards of Excellence banquet held Aug. 15 in Monroeville. The banquet recognizes individuals and projects that made significant contributions to their communities.Gadsden honorees were: ...
Attorney for man charged in death of HPD officer motions to withdraw
HUNTSVILLE, Ala (WHNT) — One of the lawyers for Juan Laws, the man charged in the shooting death of Huntsville Police officer Garrett Crumby, is asking to withdraw from the case. In a motion filed Monday, Defense Attorney Bruce Gardner asked to be allowed to withdraw as second chair in the case. Gardner said the […]
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