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Twin brothers being held at Pickens County Detention Center after being detained by ICE during traffic stop

PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A Venezuelan family is going through a difficult time following the detention of their 19-year-old twin sons during a traffic stop in Lincoln, in Talladega County. Luis Alejandro and Carlos Alberto Orta-Santoro were heading back to their university, Wallace State Community College, after spending the...

Talladega County, AL · 2d

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ALEA Troopers Honored for Impaired Driving Enforcement

TALLADEGA, Ala. (WDNews) — Alabama state troopers have received statewide recognition for their efforts to keep impaired drivers off the roads. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) honored members of its Highway Patrol Division during the organization’s inaugural Law Enforcement Recognition event Oct. 26 at the Shocco Springs Conference Center in Talladega.

Talladega, AL · 7h

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My Mother Died By Suicide When I Was 6. My Town Stayed Silent for 30 Years

The first time someone asked me how she died, I was standing in a first grade classroom. I didn't yet know I wasn't supposed to tell the truth.

Columbiana, AL · 1d

The Cullman Tribune

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ICE detains Wallace State soccer players after Lincoln traffic stop

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Four days after Luis Orta-Santoro helped Wallace State Community College earn a spot in the national soccer tournament, Lincoln police arrested him and his twin brother, Carlos, during a traffic stop in Talladega County. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said it took both players into custody the next day. Talladega County Sheriff’s Office records list the arrests of Luis Alejandro Orta-Santoro and Carlos Alberto Orta-Santoro, both 19, at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. Each county booking lists one entry, “HOLD FOR ICE,” and a Nov. 5 release from the county jail. Neither booking lists a traffic charge. Their father, Carlos Enrique Orta Corredor, told WBRC the brothers were driving back to Wallace State after visiting their parents in Georgia. He said an officer stopped them in Lincoln for allegedly rolling through a stop sign, asked for their licenses and had both young men step out of the vehicle. They were handcuffed and spent the night in jail, he said. Lincoln police signed a task force agreement with ICE on July 20, according to 287(g) Watch, which tracks the agency’s published agreements. ICE says the program allows trained local officers to exercise limited immigration authority during routine police

Talladega County, AL · 10h

Calhoun Journal

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Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Report of Missing Tire Shipment in Ohatchee

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported property crime involving a shipment of mud tires valued at $832.67 that was reportedly delivered to an address in Ohatchee but never received by the intended recipient. According to the Sheriff’s Office, a Calhoun County man reported the missing tires after FedEx delivery […] The post Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Report of Missing Tire Shipment in Ohatchee appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Calhoun County, AL · 1d

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Ashville football moves on from Mark Sanders after two seasons

Ashville football has moved on from head football coach Mark Sanders after two seasons. The Bulldogs went 3-7 this season after finishing 6-5 in 2025, Sanders' first season with the Bulldogs. That was the school's first winning season since 2005 and also the first time it made the playoffs since then as well. Sanders confirmed the news to the Gadsden Times early on Saturday morning but declined to comment further. Sanders is an Ashville alum who graduated in 2001 before going to play at Alabama. There he earned a couple of starts as a senior. With Ashville, he earned all-state honors and was a CBS All-American. Sanders was previously the the offensive line coach at Westbrook Christian under legendary coach Steve Smith. He was there from 2022-24 and was the offensive coordinator his first season as well. Previously, he has been the head coach at Donoho from 2017-21 and before that coach Victory Christian from 2014-16. Sanders has a career record of 49-54 with four playoff trips. He went 9-12 with the Bulldogs. His winning percentage of 45% is the best since Scott Peavey, who went 6-4 in a lone season in 2005. "Yesterday, St. Clair County Schools made the

Ashville, AL · 1d

Gadget Review

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Alabama Power Cut Down His Old-Growth Oaks While the Condemnation Lawsuit Was Still in Court!

Alabama Power cleared 200-plus yards of Fenn Church's Calera oaks during an active condemnation appeal, raising questions about landowner notice rights.

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Talladega College police chief outlines homecoming safety plan

TALLADEGA, Ala. (WBRC) - Talladega College is holding its 159th homecoming this weekend, and while welcoming alumni, friends and family to campus, officials are working to keep everyone safe. Talladega College Police Chief Chris Anderson said it takes months to organize safety plans for homecoming events. Magic City Classic shooting...

Talladega, AL · 1d

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Man arrested after allegedly causing deputy to crash on Hwy 280

NORTH SHELBY — A Birmingham has been arrested on charges of reckless endangerment after allegedly causing a Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputy to crash on Highway 280. Kennys Uriel Alvarez was booked into the Shelby County Jail on Nov. 4 on a total bond of $2,950 before posting bail on Nov. 6.

Shelby County, AL · 2d

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City of Anniston removing blighted homes to clean up communities

ANNISTON, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Anniston is in the process of getting rid of more than a dozen eyesores in your communities. City leaders said it’s time to make room and opportunities to improve neighborhoods. Tana Bryant is the City of Anniston Code Enforcement Officer. She said...

Anniston, AL · 2d

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Crews to perform concrete work on I-59 starting Nov. 8

TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Crews from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will continue a concrete project on I-59 starting on Sunday, Nov. 8. Work will be performed on Sunday through Thursday nights from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. On Nov. 8 the I-59 northbound ramp onto I-459 southbound near Trussville will be closed. On Nov. […]

Trussville, AL · 2d

Calhoun Journal

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US Cops: Passenger Tests the Officers… Bad Idea

Oxford, AL – First Responders, a German documentary series, offers viewers a firsthand look at the responsibilities, challenges, and experiences of firefighters, paramedics, and rescue personnel. Through footage captured during actual emergency responses, the series documents the situations first responders encounter, the decisions they must make under pressure, and the teamwork required to protect lives […] The post US Cops: Passenger Tests the Officers… Bad Idea appeared first on Calhoun Journal .

Oxford, AL · 2d

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Scooter’s Coffee in Leeds expected to open in December

Scooter’s Coffee is under construction in Leeds and is expected to open sometime in December.

Leeds, AL · 15h

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Leeds routs Brooks to advance to second round

By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor Leeds – Friday night, the Leeds Greenwave hosted the Brooks Lions in round one of the 4A state playoffs and, behind a dominant defense and that vaunted, methodical offense, the Greenies ended the night with a 45-7 win and a trip to round two. The Leeds defense set the tone […]

Leeds, AL · 2d

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Old School Match-Up leads AHSAA Game of the Week in the First Round of the Playoffs

MONTGOMERY – (November 6, 2026) The second season for all teams, but the two that played Thursday (Orange Beach and Charles Henderson), begins Friday. The slate is wiped and every team has their destiny in front of them. The AHSAA Game of the Week highlights two of those schools in a showdown that should be intense. Muscles Shoals (6-3) is on the road at Oxford (7-2) in a first-round game broadcast statewide on WOTM-TV and Alabama Public Television tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Oxford, AL · 2d

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AmFirst purchases land for new Alabaster branch

ALABASTER — AmFirst has acquired 7.59 acres of land in Alabaster for the creation of a new branch off Highway 119. The new AmFirst Branch is planned for Shelby County off of Highway 119, north of the intersection of Thompson Road. The Alabaster location will mark AmFirst’s fourth branch to open in Shelby County, following existing branches in Inverness, Calera and Pelham.

Alabaster, AL · 1d

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Defunct Steele Hall Brewing building in Trussville purchased by SmartBank

An empty building on Main Street in Trussville that was once home to Steele Hall Brewing has been purchased by SmartBank for $1.2 million.

Trussville, AL · 1d

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Shelby County falls at Eufaula to finish season

EUFAULA – The Shelby County Wildcats did not repeat last season’s road heroics to open the playoffs, but a solid effort to finish closed out a memorable career for the Class of 2027. The Eufaula Tigers defeated Shelby County 35-14 on Nov. 6 at Eufaula High School in...

Eufaula, AL · 1d

The Trussville Tribune

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Floyd’s four touchdowns lift Hewitt-Trussville past Gadsden City 38-35 in playoff thriller

By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor TRUSSVILLE — Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Jack Floyd rushed for 289 yards and four touchdowns as the Huskies survived a wild second half to defeat Gadsden City 38-35 Friday night in the opening round of the AHSAA Class 6A playoffs. The two teams combined for 73 points in a back-and-forth contest […]

Gadsden, AL · 2d

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Football recap: Huskies hang on, Cougars roll

Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Jack Floyd (7) breaks a tackle and finds the end-zone during a game between Hewitt-Trussville High School and Gadsden City on Friday, November 6, 2026 at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium. Photo by Shawn Bowles. Hewitt-Trussville High School’s football team beat Gadsden City 38-35 on Friday night at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium in...

Trussville, AL · 2d

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