Area News
Oxford pedestrian killed in crash
Special to the News A two-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 6 p.m. Monday, February 3, has claimed the life of an Oxford man. The pedestrian; Herbert M. Blair, 61, who was walking in the roadway; was fatally injured when he was struck by the 2016 Nissan Maxima driven by Norma…
Read MoreWetumpka man killed in Elmore County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:45 p.m. Monday, February 3, has claimed the life of a Wetumpka man. Melvin Smith Jr., 62, who was a passenger in the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550, was fatally injured when the Mercedes-Benz left the roadway and struck a tree. Smith was not…
Read MoreHolman visitor arrested on contraband charges
Special to the News On Saturday, February 1, a visitor at Holman Correctional Facility was arrested on contraband charges. Nanceen Alexander was observed passing a package to inmate Cedric Floyd. Correctional officers intervened and recovered the package. The Law Enforcement Services Division, or LESD, was notified and an agent responded. Alexander was interviewed then…
Read MoreA few things I love about America
Americans are arguing right now. And believe me, I get it. There is a lot going on. Everyone has differences of opinion. But I wondered if we Americans couldn’t put aside our disagreements for a moment and agree on a few things we love. I’ll start. I love quilting. Quilting bees, quilting circles,…
Read MoreConservation Advisory Board meets in Montgomery March 8
Special to the News The Alabama Conservation Advisory Board, or CAB, will hold its first scheduled meeting of 2025 on Saturday, March 8. The meeting will take place in the auditorium of the Gordon Persons Building, 50 N. Ripley St., in Montgomery. Attendees should use the entrance at the corner of Ripley and Pelham…
Read MoreNewly renovated J.E. Turner Mount Vernon Public Boat Ramp provides improved access to outdoor recreation in South Alabama
ADCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship was joined by Alabama State Senator Jack Williams, State Representative Shane Stringer, Mount Vernon Mayor Eric Peoples, and other local officials for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the recently renovated J.E. Turner Mount Vernon Public Boat Ramp located just east of Mount Vernon in south…
Read MoreJanuary 27 – February 2, 2025
Jail population as of February 2: 37 inmates Males: 32 Females: 5 ARRESTS On January 27, Deputy Payton arrested Robin Shaylin Speaks, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Failure to Appear in Court. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $1,000 bond. On January 28, Investigator Ward arrested…
Read MoreADCNR, partners celebrate renovation of Brown’s Creek Public Boat Ramp on Lake Guntersville in North Alabama
Representatives from ADCNR, the City of Guntersville, Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce, Marshall County Tourism and Sports, and other local officials celebrated the reopening of the newly renovated Brown’s Creek Public Boat Ramp in Guntersville on February 3. Photos by ADCNR Special to the News Representatives from the Alabama Department of…
Read MoreWeogufka man killed in Clay County crash
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m. Saturday, January 25, has claimed the life of a Weogufka man. Dustin W. Butler, 28, was fatally injured when the 1998 Ford Explorer he was a passenger in left the roadway, struck a tree and overturned. Butler was not using a…
Read MoreALEA responds to more than 200 traffic crashes, 700 calls for assistance during winter storm
Special to the News On Monday, January 27, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, or ALEA, released the data concerning traffic crashes and motor assists which occurred during the recent winter storm that impacted the communities across central and southern portions of the state from Tuesday, January 21, to Thursday, January 23. During this period,…
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