Leeds - The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified 70-year-old Kurt W. Kralovec of Trussville as the man who died after falling from a lift Sunday at Bass Pro Shops in Leeds. Authorities said the accident happened when Kralovec was hanging holiday lights outside of the store and fell from a bucket lift. The Leeds… Continue reading 70-year-old man dead after falling from lift at Bass Pro Shops in Leeds

Springville - Springville police and Norfolk Southern railroad officials have provided an update in regards to the train derailment that happened last week. While repair work continues on the affected tracks, trains traveling through the city will be moving at a reduced rate of speed as repair work to the tracks is still being completed… Continue reading St. Clair County train derailment update

St Clair County - St. Clair County Schools have confirmed that two students were killed in a car crash Friday afternoon near Chandler Mountain. ALEA troopers report that the crash happened around 3:50 p.m., when a pickup truck driven by a 16-year-old left the roadway and crashed into a tree. The 16-year-old was pronounced dead… Continue reading Two St. Clair County students killed in crash

Moody - A Moody woman is facing a second-degree kidnapping charge after police say a 13-year-old girl who had been reported missing from Tuscaloosa was found safe along with another juvenile. Moody police identified the suspect as Carmelita Arguijo, who was held on a $500,000 cash bond. Investigators say the case began with online communication.… Continue reading Moody woman charged in interstate kidnapping case

Springville - Saturday (9/5) night storms that moved through the Sportsmen Lake community near Springville in St. Clair County around 9:30 p.m. caused significant damage, with large trees and limbs down throughout the area, including one substantial tree that came down directly on top of a Jeep. According to Audrey Cabaniss, who shared images from… Continue reading Weekend storm damage reported in at St Clair County’s Sportsmen Lake Community

Leeds - The “We Love Leeds Day” event on Saturday, September 12th will feature music, family-friendly activities, a pep rally, and a run. Live music will be provided by Eric Watters and Erica Ryleigh. Check out the schedule for the day’s fun: 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. Vendor Market, Kids’ Zone, Live Music6 p.m. Pep Rally… Continue reading “We Love Leeds Day” scheduled for Saturday, September 12th

Leeds - Leeds City Schools say their misconduct investigation found no illegal, unethical or unprofessional conduct, but it still led to the resignation of an assistant principal. In a statement to the school community, Superintendent John J. Moore said that a conversation with Kyle Winningham led to the assistant principal’s resignation. An allegation of misconduct… Continue reading Misconduct investigation leads to Asst. Principal resignation at Leeds Elementary

Odenville - Community leaders, business professionals, employees, family members, and friends gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate a brand new McDonald’s building. Franchise owner, owner Ashley Minor’s family has been involved with the franchise ever since she was eight. According to a press release, ““The ribbon cutting was more than the opening of a… Continue reading Odenville crowd celebrates a new McDonald’s

St Clair County - The St. Clair County Coroner’s Office has identified a 55-year-old Jemison man as the victim of a drowning Saturday at Logan Martin Lake. 55-year-old Jody Stephen Landrum was visiting relatives in the area when the drowning occurred. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s deputies reported to the scene of a drowning at… Continue reading Logan Martin Lake drowning victim identified as a Jemison man