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DeKalb County man sentenced in Collinsville shooting death

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the shooting death of Kristie Gladden Hancock at a Collinsville home. Circuit Judge Andrew Hairston sentenced James Michael Howard on Nov. 10, according to District Attorney Summer Summerford. The sentence was the maximum allowed for the manslaughter conviction.

Collinsville, AL · 7h

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593 jobs at risk as Children’s Place plansto close Fort Payne distribution center

Company cites financial difficulties; closing set for Jan. 5 unless a buyer steps in. Nearly 600 North Alabama workers could lose their jobs early next year after The Children’s Place told employees it plans to close its Fort Payne distribution center. The children’s clothing retailer expects to lay off...

Fort Payne, AL · 2d

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Walker County Sheriff's office says missing man found safe

The Walker County Sheriff's Office says Charles Young has been found safe. The Walker County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing man in his sixties. Investigators say Charles Young was last seen leaving his home on Walnut Grove Road in Lafayette, Georgia. They say he was walking his dog around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday when it happened.

Walker County, GA · 11h

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Community reeling as another Dade County High admin put on leave amid abuse allegations

DADE COUNTY, Ga. — Another administrator at Dade County High School has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into the school’s principal, who is facing rape and sexual battery charges. Dade County Superintendent Josh Ingle says Assistant Principal Vic Grider is on leave. Ingle told us...

Dade County, GA · 2d

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114 Dogs rescued from a Chattooga County, Georgia home

CHATTOOGA, Ga. — More than 100 dogs were rescued from a home in Chattooga County, Georgia, after authorities discovered animals living deplorable conditions. Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters said 114 dogs were seized from the property, where floors were covered in several inches of feces and some dead animals had been placed in garbage bags.

Chattooga County, GA · 2d

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Fort Payne’s new Opportunity Zone sets stage for growth over next decade and beyond

A new federal Opportunity Zone could help shape Fort Payne’s growth over the next decade, offering tax incentives to encourage private investment in businesses, housing and redevelopment. The new Opportunity […] The post Fort Payne’s new Opportunity Zone sets stage for growth over next decade and beyond appeared first on 256 Today .

Fort Payne, AL · 2d

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Ron Saferite sworn in as DeKalb County Commission president

DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - The next President of the DeKalb County commission has been sworn in. Ron Saferite will lead the commission. He takes over for Ricky Harcrow. Two other commissioners were sworn in, David Bowen and Lester Black have taken their seats.

Dekalb County, AL · 23h

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Hulgan scores 33 as Plainview girls defeat defending state champion Hazel Green

HAZEL GREEN, Ala. (WAFF) - Sawyer Kate Hulgan scored 33 points in her senior opener as Plainview defeated defending Class 6A state champion Hazel Green 57-29. The Bears jumped out to a 17-6 lead after the first quarter. Hazel Green held Plainview to six points in the second quarter, but the Bears pulled away in the second half to start the season 1-0.

Hazel Green, AL · 22h

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Chattooga County Manhunt for New York Fugitive Wanted in Child Crime Case Grinds On

A manhunt stretched into Tuesday afternoon in Chattooga County, Georgia, where the Sheriff’s Office, the FBI and other agencies kept up an active search for a New York man wanted on a federal warrant involving a crime against a child. The fugitive, identified as Tavion Young, was last seen near Wahatchee Trail off Mitchell Road in the Gore community, and a heavy law enforcement presence has settled over the area as the search continues.

Chattooga County, GA · 1d

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Carroll officials more open to data center after visiting one in Alabama

Data centers have been front-and-center in both local and national debate, including just across the border in Virginia, where opposition to a proposed data center there has been widespread, including among some county officials. But a few county officials, along with residents, who generally opposed such centers may be changing their minds after several visited a Google-owned data center in Jackson County, Alabama. A public hearing regarding the recently adopted Emergency Data Center Ordinance occurred at the beginning of a recent Board of Supervisors meeting in Carroll County, with the goal of making the emergency ordinance permanent. The Data Center Ordinance was formulated to place restrictions on data centers locating in the county and includes limits to water consumption, noise pollution and places strict decommissioning requirements on facilities after they close. Delilah Brady spoke during the public hearing portion of the meeting and requested that the supervisors adapt the emergency data center ordinance and make it a permanent part of the county code. The Data Center Ordinance was subsequently adopted by a unanimous vote of the board. Google has expressed an interest in locating a data center on a piece of property owned by a private landowner near the Wildwood

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Jesse Battles sworn in as Alabama State Senator for District 10 – recount still ahead

Independent Jesse Battles was sworn in Tuesday afternoon as state senator for District 10, one week after Election Day and before the State Canvassing Board has certified a race he leads by 74 votes. Etowah County Circuit Judge Sonny J. Steen administered the oath in Gadsden, according to a statement from Battles’ campaign. The statement […] The post Jesse Battles sworn in as Alabama State Senator for District 10 – recount still ahead appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

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Journey Community Food Pantry Announces November Grocery Distribution Dates

Journey Community Food Pantry will distribute groceries to families experiencing food insecurity on Wednesday, November 11, and Wednesday, November 18, with distribution hours scheduled from 10 a.m. until noon and again from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The pantry will be closed to the public during Thanksgiving week. Available groceries...

Rome, GA · 2d

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DeKalb County Arrest Report 11/11/2026

Inmates booked into the Detention Center in the past 24 hours.

Dekalb County, AL · 1d