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Fort Payne man killed in Jefferson County wreck
A Fort Payne man has died following a single-vehicle wreck in Pinson, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. The coroner’s office says 67-year-old Carl Stanley McMurrey was driving a Ford Mustang Friday when the incident occurred. He was pronounced dead over the weekend at UAB Hospital. The...
(Update) 1 dead after Sunday morning shooting in Bremen
BREMEN, Ala. – A Cleveland, Alabama, man is dead, having succumbed to injuries sustained in a shooting Sunday morning, April 28, in Bremen. Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick identified the victim as Walter Eugene Robinson, 46. Kilpatrick said Robinson died at area hospital from injuries sustained in a shooting...
Ashville Police searching for suspect in hit-and-run
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Ashville Police are searching for a suspect in a hit-and-run that left a motorcyclist severely injured. One investigator took it upon himself to visit WBRC because he’s focused on finding the person responsible. Ashville Police investigator Lamar Lackey says the incident happened April 14 at...
Low-cost spay/neuter certificates available
CULLMAN, Ala. – Arab-based nonprofit God’s Feral Felines, focused on reducing cat overpopulation, has been awarded a $2,500 grant by national nonprofit Petco Love. This investment supports the organization’s efforts in Marshall and Cullman counties to offer spay and neuter services at reduced costs. Petco Love has been a significant player in animal welfare since 1999, investing millions in adoption and other lifesaving initiatives. Its commitment extends to helping local organizations like God’s Feral Felines ensure that no pet is unnecessarily euthanized. “Our investment in God’s Feral Felines is part of more than $15 million in investments recently announced by Petco Love...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point eliminates Fairview in area tournament, Vinemont splits area tournament matchups
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Fairview hit the road to Springville Friday afternoon to get this year’s 5A, Area 12 Tournament underway and after dropping both their games in the opening round, the Warriors and Aggies clashed in the loser’s bracket. Fairview fell to Springville in game one 16-0 and West Point fell to Hayden 4-3 on a walk-off in the bottom of the seventh to set up an elimination game between the Aggies and Warriors. West Point plated four runs in the fifth to pull ahead 6-1 and tacked on five more in the sixth to secure an...
Homestead Hollow Spring Arts and Crafts Festival returns to Springville
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Calling all art and crafts enthusiasts! Homestead Hollow Spring Arts and Crafts Festival is returning to Springville on May 10, 11, and 12. Grab your family for a fun-filled day of one-of-a-kind homemade crafts, beekeeping, blacksmithing, petting zoo, rides, and so much more. This year’s festival will take place at I59 Exit 154 Springville, AL. Gates open at 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hanceville City Council updates community on pool
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, April 25, the Hanceville City Council updated the community on the community pool, the future of which was uncertain mere months ago. The council also set a planning commission meeting to consider rezoning the Jonathan Black property from R1 to B2. Public Works Director Rusty Fields updated the council on the status of the community pool, housed at C.W. Day Park. The pool’s future was in question in recent months; the council grappled with the cost of upkeep and maintenance, eventually deciding to hold off on closing the pool for at...
West End football promotes Matt Harris to 'dream job' as head coach of Patriots
West End High School football promoted offensive line coach Matt Harris to what he called his dream job as Patriots head coach on Thursday after a special Board of Education meeting. "I am glad to be home and thankful for the opportunity to lead one of the finest football programs...
Alabama troopers investigate after metal beam goes through windshield on I-65, kills driver
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in the investigation into the death of a Gardendale man killed when debris struck his SUV on I-65. Jason H. Fields, 41, was driving a 2021 Ford Bronco on I-65 about a mile south of Warrior Monday when authorities said a small metal beam hit his windshield.
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