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Attorney David Harrison sets the record straight after woman gets three years for pleading guilty to manslaughter
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) -Attorney David Harrison is setting the record straight about a woman’s sentence after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Harrison is the attorney for Andrea Stacy who pled guilty to causing the 2021 death of Brittanie Ferguson along Highway 27 and East Lee Street in Enterprise. Forensic blood...
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office K9 Beau locates missing 79-year-old man
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A 79-year-old man from Laurel Hill was found safe, thanks to Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office K9 Beau and his handler, after he went missing for several hours on Monday. On Monday, K9 Beau and his handler, Deputy Tim Patterson, were joined by K9 teams from the...
Enterprise woman pleads guilty to raping young family member, DA says
COFFEE COUNTY, Ala. (WDHN) — An Enterprise woman will soon be sentenced after pleading guilty to rape. Amanda Fulford was arrested in August 2022 and charged with rape and sexual abuse, both in the second degree. District Attorney James Tarbox tells WDHN the victim was a 13-year-old related to Fulford by marriage. Court records show […]
Enterprise man sentenced in security guard slaying
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - An Enterprise man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the death of a bar security guard. Emmanuel Key, 33, was found guilty of manslaughter in the 2019 killing of Stevie Franklin. During the three-day trial in March, evidence placed Key at the Daleville Lounge on the night of the shooting.
Brothers serving life for driveway shooting murder of mom to 2 sets of twins ordered to pay up after objecting to footing funeral flower bills
Already sentenced to life in prison for the murder-for-hire shooting of an Alabama teacher and mother to two sets of twins, two brothers are now on the hook for a million-dollar restitution penalty. The post Brothers serving life for driveway shooting murder of mom to 2 sets of twins ordered to pay up after objecting to footing funeral flower bills first appeared on Law & Crime.
Tigers, Lions cede playoff hopes in first round
Central High School in Hayneville launched the campaign to an Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 1A Area 5 state baseball title April 19, hosting Elba High School for the first round of playoff competition. The Lions fell twice to the Tigers (3-13, 5-15), ending playoffs for the season. Head baseball coach Kenny “Tiger” Rush […]
Al McGraw named Andalusia Police Department’s Officer of the Year
Sgt. Gregory “Al” McGraw Jr., was recognized Monday night as the Andalusia Police Department’s officer of the year in a program hosted by Opp AMVETS Post 23. APD Police Chief Paul Hudson and his command staff selected McGraw for the award, which was presented by Capt. Brett Holmes, who supervises APD’s criminal investigation division, where […] The post Al McGraw named Andalusia Police Department’s Officer of the Year appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Firefighters request hydrant expansion to protect lives, property
By Haley Mitchell Godwin Concerns from Crenshaw County volunteer firefighters over rural fire protection took center stage during the April 25 meeting of the Crenshaw County Water Authority board. The discussion, spearheaded by Bullock Volunteer Fire Department Chief Harrison Weed, centered around the need to install fire hydrants and expand coverage throughout the quickly expanding […] The post Firefighters request hydrant expansion to protect lives, property appeared first on Luverne Journal.
GALLERY: CCYL graduates 32 juniors from third class
The Covington County Youth Leadership program recognized its 2023-2024 class during a graduation luncheon held in the LBW Community College Seth Hammett Gymnasium on Wednesday, May 1. A total of 32 juniors from all six high schools in Covington County received certificates at the ceremony, which completed its third year. “It’s a great privilege to […] The post GALLERY: CCYL graduates 32 juniors from third class appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Okaloosa County traffic crash leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man was killed and another suffered minor injuries Tuesday morning in a collision involving a sport utility vehicle and a dump truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to a release, FHP received a report of a collision involving an SUV and a commercial vehicle on U.S. Highway […]
Jury selection begins in 2001 military murder case involving Andalusia suspect
Jury selection began Monday in Pensacola for the murder trial of an Andalusia man who was arrested in February 2023 for the murder of a pregnant woman 22 years ago on an overseas military base. Shannon L. Wilkerson, 42, was arrested in February 2023 by the Northern District of Florida and charged with first-degree murder. […] The post Jury selection begins in 2001 military murder case involving Andalusia suspect appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Covington Casket celebrates 100 years in business with gala event
Congratulations to Covington Casket Company, which celebrated the company’s 100th anniversary with a gala event Friday night at the Kiwanis Community Center. The business began in 1924 when a casket company from Opp joined forces with a casket factory in Andalusia. Originally named Andalusia Casket Company, the name was changed to Covington Casket Company in […] The post Covington Casket celebrates 100 years in business with gala event appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
‘Rockin’ The River Music and Arts Festival’ returns to Elba this Saturday
Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of music, arts, and classic cars at the highly anticipated Rockin’ the River Music & Arts Festival and Foggy Bottom Cruisers Car Show. This year’s event will be held in downtown Elba on Saturday, May 4, and will offer an array of activities and entertainment for the entire […] The post ‘Rockin’ The River Music and Arts Festival’ returns to Elba this Saturday appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
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