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Alabama Boy, 10, Played Dead to Survive Mom’s Drowning Attempt: Cops
An Alabama mom has been arrested for allegedly trying to drown her 10-year-old son in the bathtub—a horror show that only ended when he played dead. The terrifying episode happened after the child told Ashley Elizabeth Jones he would rather live with his father than stay with her—and she threw bleach on him in a rage. AL.com reports that, according to court papers, the boy went into the tub to wash off the caustic chemical and Jones, 34, followed him in and held his head under water for 45 seconds until he pretended to go limp. But the nightmare wasn't over: She allegedly then locked him in the closet for three hours. The boy’s ordeal came to light when he told his father, who has joint custody, that Jones was abusing him and had also bitten and hit him, leaving cuts and bruises, according to court records. The Sheffield resident has been charged with aggravated child abuse but denied the accusations; she was released on $50,000 bond.Read it at AL.comRead more at The Daily Beast.
Gun found at Hatton High School
LAWRENCE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - Authorities in Lawrence County say a gun was found at Hatton High School after an anonymous tip. The School Resource Officer says an unloaded .45 caliber Taurus handgun was found in a 16-year-old male student’s backpack at about 8:00 a.m. The resource officer ran the gun’s serial number and found out the gun was stolen. The student was transported to the Juvenile Probation Office.
Damage path extended for EF-1 Leighton tornado
LEIGHTON, Ala. (WHNT) — On April 25, the National Weather Service found additional areas of damage associated with the April 2 EF-1 Tornado in Leighton. The new damage areas were determined from recent satellite imagery. The new information reveals that the tornado touched down just north of Highway 20...
Tuscumbia Police: Fight ends in arrest after man shoots at stepfather
A man was arrested in Tuscumbia for attempted murder following a confrontation on Sunday that resulted in an exchange of gunfire. According to court documents, the Tuscumbia Police Department responded to a call at 406 S. Cave Street about 4:19 p.m. When police arrived at the scene, they found Myron...
Odette opening brick-and-mortar at The Orion Ampitheater
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - In a partnership with The Orion Ampitheater, Odette will open a brand new brick-and-mortar dining location. The location will be inside Gate A of the Lower Concourse. Odette at The Orion will feature elevated small plates and items from the restaurant’s seasonal menu such as cheeseburger sliders, Malaysian fried chicken thighs with rice noodle salad, Alabama fried shrimp, seasonal hand pie, and warm chocolate chip cookies.
25-year-old woman reported missing out of Florence
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 25-year-old woman out of Florence. Amanda Mayekathryn McDonald was last seen leaving her home in Florence on foot and was reported missing on Monday. McDonald is described as a 4′...
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