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Cullman man, 29, killed in Jefferson County crash
JEFFERSON COUNTY — A two-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 5:15 a.m. Saturday, May 18, has claimed the life of a Cullman man, according to Senior Trooper Cody Farrar of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. “The pedestrian, Martin Rodriguez-Ramirez, 29, who was in the roadway, was...
Alabama man drove car into interstate guardrail, killed by 18-wheeler when he exited vehicle
An Alabama man was killed Saturday after he ran into a guardrail and got out of his vehicle and was subsequently struck by an 18-wheeler, state troopers said. Troopers said Martin Rodriguez-Ramirez, 29, of Cullman, ran his car into a guardrail early Saturday morning on Interstate 59, just east of Hueytown.
Arrests and Incidents reported May 17, 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – Below are the arrests and incidents reported May 17, 2024. All persons are innocent until proven guilty. No incidents or arrests reported. duty upon striking unattended vehicle; person; damage to ‘11 Dodge Durango; $500; Hwy. 157. May 16. criminal mischief-2nd degree; person; damaged mailboxes; $1,000;...
Jasper residents complain about strange smell, taste of water
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - In Walker County, many residents are talking on social media about the water in Jasper. Several restaurants tell WBRC that they are having to switch to bottled water and canned drinks because the water tastes nasty and smells just as bad. Some businesses say what...
Jasper wins Class 5A softball championship
OXFORD – Jasper High School arrived at Choccolocco Park on Thursday needing four straight victories, including two in a row over Moody, to win the Class 5A state softball championship. That’s exactly what the Vikings did. Emma Lou Frank’s RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning...
Update on Severe Weather Threat for West and Central Alabama
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has released an update on the potential of severe weather. “The threat of severe thunderstorms today will be confined to far southeastern Central Alabama.”. “A large mass of thunderstorms currently oriented east-west from Meridian, MS to Montgomery, AL to Columbus, GA is producing heavy...
First Source for Women hoping to raise more than ever with Baby Bottle Boomerang fundraiser
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – First Source for Women is a pregnancy resource center that, through its advocacy and baby boutique, supports young and unprepared mothers through the trepidatious waters of motherhood. The nonprofit looks to the community for support in continuing its outreach programs with various fundraisers every year. The...
2 arrested following crash, pursuit
CULLMAN, Ala. – Two Jefferson County men were arrested in Cullman County Thursday, May 16, after allegedly fleeing a traffic stop, according to the Cullman Police Department. “Officer Chad Ashworth stopped the subjects on Cherokee Avenue. During the stop the driver intentionally backed into the officer’s car and fled,”...
Double Springs man killed in rollover Birmingham crash that injured 2 others
A man killed in a rollover crash in Birmingham has now been identified. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the fatality victim as Craig Wayne Reno. He was 49 and lived in Double Springs. The wreck happened at 7:48 a.m. Wednesday at 24th Street South and Third Avenue South.
Woman shot at with 'Orbeez' while making DoorDash delivery, police confirm dangerous trend
CULLMAN, Ala. (WBMA) — A woman reached out to us after being shot at while driving, with what she believes was from an Orbeez gun. An Orbeez gun is essentially a water gun with pellets/beads inside. Stacey White describes what happened to her in Cullman on Tuesday night when...
Files from yesteryear: 1952
Hanceville cheerleaders this year ae Jo Vaughn, Hail Thomas, Belva Sue Johnson, Eleanor Gay Chappell, Margaret Johnson, Barbara Ann Johnson and Mona Ann Seibert. Private A.P. Alvis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Alvis, formerly of Garden City was killed in Korea in late June. His body was shipped to Cullman last week. In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Vernon, Frank and Julian and three sisters, Mrs. Paul Ray Anderson, Vickie Alvis and Barbara Alvis.
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