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Escaped Walker County inmate Thomas Banquo Bell in custody

JASPER, Ala. — Thomas Banquo Bell, who escaped from the Walker County Jail on Friday, has been safely returned to custody, according to Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith. Smith said Bell escaped after a door was inadvertently left unsecured and not fully closed by kitchen staff. Bell had been housed at the jail for about 190 days.

Walker County, AL · 2d
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Bernard’s Honored as Alabama’s 2026 Gold Retailer of the Year

When Rusty Richardson accepted the Alabama Retail Association’s 2026 Gold Retailer of the Year award on November 5, he could have spent his time reflecting on decades of business success. Instead, he talked about the people. He thanked his wife, Elizabeth, who had nominated him for the award without...

Jasper, AL · 2d
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Man shot, killed in Tuscaloosa County early Monday morning

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - A man is dead after an early morning shooting in Tuscaloosa County,. The Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit said the shooting happened on Culver Road. Authorities have not released the name of the victim or any details about a suspect. We will update this story when...

Tuscaloosa County, AL · 4h
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Sipsey Valley Makes History With First-Ever Playoff Win

Down seven in the fourth quarter, Sipsey Valley stunned Andalusia 35-28 with a touchdown in the final 12 seconds, securing its first playoff win in school history.

Andalusia, AL · 2d

hoodline.com

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Three Donaldson Prison Guards Charged After Ignoring Bloods Attack Warning

Three correctional officers at William Donaldson Correctional Facility in western Jefferson County were arrested this week on misdemeanor charges after they allegedly ignored a warning that Bloods gang members were about to attack an inmate inside the prison. The assault happened anyway, on Oct. 25, though authorities say the inmate was not seriously injured.

Jefferson County, AL · 1d

The Birmingham Free Press

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Three Donaldson Prison Sergeants Arrested Amid Scrutiny of Alabama Prison Conditions

BESSEMER, Ala. — Three correctional sergeants at William E. Donaldson Correctional Facility have been arrested on charges that they failed to protect an inmate despite advance warning of an impending... The post Three Donaldson Prison Sergeants Arrested Amid Scrutiny of Alabama Prison Conditions appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Jefferson County, AL · 1d

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AL: $9.3 Million in Growing Alabama Awards Will Improve Industrial Sites in 5 Communities

Five industrial sites across Alabama will soon be improved to better attract quality jobs thanks to more than $9.3 million in new funding, Governor Kay Ivey announced recently. The awards are part of the Growing Alabama Tax Credit program, which uses private dollars to improve publicly owned sites for economic development. Donors receive a tax credit equal to the value of their contributions to approved economic development organizations.

Alabama · 22h

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Moldy corn dogs, gnats in frozen yogurt among October’s lowest Jefferson County inspection scores

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Nine food establishments in Jefferson County fell below health and safety standards in October, with violations that included moldy corn dogs, gnats in frozen yogurt, dark, pinkish-orange and black residue in ice machines, and multiple temperature control issues. Foo Hai in Homewood scores a 60. Foo...

Jefferson County, AL · 2d

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Person killed in overnight Jefferson County house fire

A person was killed in a house fire overnight in Fultondale.

Fultondale, AL · 2d

Troy Messenger

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Pike County falls to Cordova in playoffs

BRUNDIDGE - Pike County High got in a quick two-touchdown hole against Cordova High and could never recover as the visiting Blue Devils won an AHSAA first-round, Class 3A playoff contest Friday evening by a score of 47-21 in Bulldog Stadium in Brundidge. PCHS ends the season at 7-4, while...

Pike County, AL · 2d

The Money Overview

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People caught in two Methodist Home Care data incidents have until Feb. 2, 2027 to claim up to $52.50 in cash or up to $5,000 in losses

People whose private information was potentially involved in the October 2024 and May 2025 data security incidents at Methodist Home Care have until Feb. 2, 2027 to file for a cash payment of up to $52.50 or reimbursement of documented losses of up to $5,000. The settlement is pending in the Circuit Court of Jefferson […] The post People caught in two Methodist Home Care data incidents have until Feb. 2, 2027 to claim up to $52.50 in cash or up to $5,000 in losses appeared first on The Money Overview .

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Riverchase Galleria shooting cases bound over to grand jury; bond set at $480,000

HOOVER, Ala — A Jefferson County judge found probable cause to move forward with four cases against Reginald Ja’Ques Davidson in connection with the Oct. 30 shooting at Riverchase Galleria. District Judge William Bell Jr. made the finding after a preliminary hearing Nov. 5. The cases have been...

Hoover, AL · 2d

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Jefferson County grand jury indicts man in 2024 killing of mother of his child

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted a man accused of killing the mother of his child in 2024. Maria Sebastian Juan, 27, was last seen on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024 around 8 p.m. in Birmingham’s Southside area, according to police. She was reported missing.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

The Trussville Tribune

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Pinson Council recognizes retiring JCSO deputy

PINSON, Ala. — Pinson Mayor Hoyt Sanders read a proclamation during a relatively brief city council on Thursday night recognizing retiring Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputy Brad Self as he retired before swearing in a new deputy. Self started as a reserve deputy in 1995. He worked full time at the Jefferson County Jail […]

Pinson, AL · 2d

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Samford Bulldogs Basketball Drops Close Contest at UNLV

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Samford men's basketball team dropped a tight contest at UNLV 88-79 inside of the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday. Four Bulldogs reached double figures including Cooper Noard (20), Cade Norris (17), Isaiah Campbell-Finch (14), and Will Shaver (14). Shaver added ten rebounds to record his first-double-double of the season. Ty Davis dished out six assists.

Homewood, AL · 1d

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Developers move closer to releasing proposed plan for old Brookwood Village mall

Plans for a mixed-use project for the old Brookwood Village mall may not be moving quickly, but they are moving. Local leaders say more details on the mixed-use redevelopment may be released by the end of the year. “There is movement,” said Mountain Brook Mayor Graham Smith. “The developers are...

Mountain Brook, AL · 20h