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Alabama inmate Jamie Mills set to die; argues innocence, challenges ‘tortuous’ execution method
The Alabama Death Row inmate set to die by lethal injection in two weeks currently has two federal lawsuits pending, one challenging the state’s execution method and another arguing his innocence. Jamie Mills, 50, is set to die by Alabama’s three-drug lethal injection cocktail on May 30 at William...
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.
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...
Weather Alert Day - Flood risk continues
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Since Thursday night, there’s a swath where 4-7″ of rain fell within parts of Smith, Jasper, Clarke, and Choctaw (AL) counties. To no surprise, flash flooding was the result... and there were numerous reports of flooded roads & even water rescues. Sadly, the rain...
Parole officer arrested after sting
HAMILTON — A misuse of power by a state parole officer has led to his arrest through a sting operation conducted by the Marion County Sheriff’s office in conjunction with the Marion County District Attorney’s Office. On Monday, May 6, Alabama parole officer Jonathan Reid, 40, of...
Jasper poultry plant accused to violating federal child labor laws
JASPER, Ala. (WBRC) - A chicken plant that says it is Walker County’s largest employer is accused of employing underage workers. Mar-Jac Poultry in Jasper is accused of hiring minors to work in the plant, which is a violation of federal labor laws. Attorneys for the Department of Labor...
Marble-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Winston County Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 6:45 p.m. for Winston County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are expected. "At 6:20 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Needmore, or near Haleyville,...
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