Lincoln - Kyle Larson charged from 11th place to the front of the field on the final lap of overtime to win the NASCAR Cup Series YellaWood 500, but law enforcement agencies made sure three dozen fans were not there to see the big finish. Between the Talladega County Sheriff’s Department and the Lincoln Police… Continue reading Larson takes the flag on race weekend; Law enforcement arrests 36
Local chapter of Order of Eastern Star observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sylacauga - Sylacauga’s chapter of Order of Eastern Star designated October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Magnolia Chapter #59 OES PHA presented Ms. Dolene Barber Hale with a monetary donation in honor of Breast Cancer awareness month. Sister. Mary Williams said of the event, “Magnolia Chapter #59 is proud to uplift survivors and stand beside… Continue reading Local chapter of Order of Eastern Star observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Woman hit by car in Moody, taken to UAB Hospital
Moody - Moody Polices say that a woman suffered minor injuries after being struck by a car in the roadway at Village Drive and U.S. 411 in Moody. Police Chief Reece Smith said no charges have been filed against the driver. The crash remains under investigation. Moody Fire Department said she was taken to UAB… Continue reading Woman hit by car in Moody, taken to UAB Hospital
Real estate investment firm has acquired three buildings in Mount Laurel town center
Mount Laurel - A Birmingham-based real estate investment firm, Premium Property Trust has acquired three buildings in Mt Laurel’s town center for an undisclosed amount.PPT announced that it has acquired the Robinson, James and Croft buildings in Mt Laurel’s town center from EBSCO Industries. In the announcement, company officials said that PPT will own and… Continue reading Real estate investment firm has acquired three buildings in Mount Laurel town center
$650,000 in funding to support St. Clair County law enforcement
St Clair County - The offid of U.S. Sen. Katie Britt has announced that St. Clair County law enforcement agencies are set to receive $650,000 in federal funding. The Pell City Police Department will receive $400,000 for public safety infrastructure, upgraded video management software for school campus security and other department needs. The St. Clair… Continue reading $650,000 in funding to support St. Clair County law enforcement
Victim in Sunday shooting death in Talladega has been identified
Talladega - One man is dead, and another man was injured during a Sunday evening shooting incident in Talladega.The deceased victim has been identified as 25-year-old Nyles Ashley of Talladega. Police were called to a home off Mardisville Road around 6:45 p.m. to investigate a disturbance. Officers found Ashley dead at the scene, apparently from… Continue reading Victim in Sunday shooting death in Talladega has been identified
Second arrest made in Lake Martin Beach Club shooting incident
Alexander City - Corzavious D’onta Dre’shon Johnson surrendered into custody at the Tallapoosa County Jail. Johnson is charged with 13 counts of Reckless Endangerment, and 2 counts of Shooting into an Occupied Vehicle/Dwelling. Tallapoosa Sheriff’s investigators report that the shooting incident occurred shortly before midnight on Saturday, Oct. 17th. Deputies responded to growing concerns about… Continue reading Second arrest made in Lake Martin Beach Club shooting incident
Hoover police arrest woman wanted in vehicle burglaries
Hoover - A Birmingham woman wanted in connection with vehicle burglaries was arrested at a Hoover shopping center, the site of three earlier break-ins. While investigating the three burglaries at a shopping center in the 1600 block of Montgomery Highway in September, investigators identified 26-year-old Erica Tashae Owens and obtained arrest warrants. Since then, police… Continue reading Hoover police arrest woman wanted in vehicle burglaries
Early morning Opelika-Auburn chase ends in two arrests
Opelika & Auburn - A early Friday morning police chase began in Opelika, traveled through Auburn, and ended back in Opelika resulted in two arrests. According to Opelika Police, the chase began around 1:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 23rd in Opelika. The chase continued through downtown Auburn before ending near the intersection of 30th Street… Continue reading Early morning Opelika-Auburn chase ends in two arrests
Man charged with assaulting four people and damaging a Sylacauga home
Sylacauga - A 41-year-old man was arrested by Sylacauga police, charged with assaulting four people and damaged property at a Sylacauga home. According to police, Patrick Roberson, had been invited over by the granddaughter of a 64-year-old woman who lives at the home. When woman asked Roberson to leave, and he became violent. Three women… Continue reading Man charged with assaulting four people and damaging a Sylacauga home