Area News
Insurance fraud, other cases headed to grand jury
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Numerous felony arrest cases will be headed to the grand jury later this month, including an insurance fraud case involving a Mountain Brook man, drug-related cases and others. Adrian Geeting of Anniston was arrested on May 5 and charged with use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia.…
Read MorePumpkin Patch event brings community together
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer With the arrival of fall, Kelly’s Crossroads hosted a special community event last Saturday for area residents and families to enjoy. The business, located in the Richville community, held a Pumpkin Patch event and allowed vendors to set up for free to showcase their wares. For the…
Read MoreMaking a splash on Flagg Mountain, new southern terminus of Pinhoti Trail
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Dignitaries, hikers and visitors made a splash at Flagg Mountain in Weogufka last Thursday, in more ways than one. The Alabama Forestry Commission and the Alabama Trails Foundation joined with others to celebrate the recognition and designation of the historic observation tower at Flagg…
Read MoreSouth-central Alabama school board leaders advance in AASB Academy
Massie achieves Level II Special to the News Local school board members from south-central Alabama were among 289 education leaders statewide recognized for their commitment to ongoing professional development as part of the Alabama Association of School Board’s 2025 Fall District Meeting series held throughout the state, which concluded last week. The District…
Read MoreStewartville woman arrested for drugs, warrants
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A woman from the Stewartville area was arrested last Tuesday on warrants and drug-related charges. On September 30, Deputy Brown responded to a call on Sarah Lane in reference to harassment. He was told that a Ms. Hamilton had been in the victim’s yard yelling at him…
Read MoreALEA SBI launches officer-involved shooting investigation in Birmingham
Special to the News On Saturday, October 4, at approximately 3:40 a.m., special agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation launched an investigation into an officer‐involved shooting involving an officer with the Birmingham Police Department. The incident occurred when an altercation ensued between two individuals in the 400 block…
Read MoreThe volunteers
The 71-year-old man cradled a small, juvenile robin in his hand. He fed the bird soggy dog-food pellets with tweezers. The bird was injured badly. But not dead. “Sssshhh,” he said as he fed the bird. He’s rehabilitated hundreds – maybe thousands – of birds over the last 20 years. About 100 million…
Read MoreFree naloxone kits offered to public at Elmore County Health Department
Special to the News Because of the success of the ongoing distribution of free naloxone at the Montgomery County Health Department, the Elmore County Health Department has begun a similar offering at a second location. Tim Hatch, administrator of the East Central Public Health District, said, “We see a clear need in the River…
Read MoreEasterling officer arrested on contraband charge
Special to the News On Saturday, September 20, a contraband incident was reported at Easterling Correctional Facility. Correctional Officer Trainee Lanay Jones was observed passing food to an inmate. The inmate was searched, and contraband was found and confiscated. Jones refused to give a statement and resigned her position with ADOC. On October 2,…
Read MoreALEA increases public safety efforts in City of Montgomery
Special to the News In response to the recent acts of violence in Montgomery and at the direction of Gov. Kay Ivey, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is increasing its public safety efforts in the City of Montgomery and surrounding areas. Effective immediately, ALEA will be expanding the patrol footprint of its Capitol…
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