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CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. - One of the three people arrested in connection to two sisters found dead under a bridge in Rome has been sentenced to life in prison. Desmond Lavonta Brown was convicted of capital murder by a jury in Cherokee County, Alabama on November 21. It took jurors...

The Cedar Bluff Police and Fire Departments along with Atrium Floyd EMS responded to a residence on Railroad Avenue around 10 AM Sunday. According to Police Chief Jeremy Stepps, two were found non responsive and not breathing. The subjects found were deceased and the Coroner was called in to assist with the investigation. Coroner Paul McDonald confirmed the deaths and tells WEIS Radio News, the Alabama Department of Forensic Science will be assisting with the investigation.

Police Chief David Davis said that incident happened at about 9:14am on Glenn Boulevard S.W. in front of the Landers McLarty Ford location. Marcus Marcell Legnon, age 32 of Rainville, was traveling south on Glenn Boulevard – when he struck the rear-end of a DeKalb Ambulance Service ambulance being driven by William Ray Smith of a Geraldine address.

Eight people have been arrested after Alabama deputies shut down what they describe as a “one-stop fentanyl shop.”. The DeKalb County Drug Task Force, along with Sylvania Police Department, Dekalb County Criminal Investigation Division, and Dekalb County Deputies worked tirelessly to shut down this one-stop fentanyl shop, the defendants cut, packaged, sold and delivered their products with no concern to public safety.

We have no arrests to report at this time. Currently, we have 98 inmates housed in the Cherokee County Detention Center.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of scottsboro..

Two incidents occurred in DeKalb County, Alabama this week. The first incident involved the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office providing a demonstration of their Aviation Unit's Helicopter to students at Geraldine Elementary School and the Geraldine High School Varsity Football Team. The second incident was a fatal crash near Wal-Mart on Glenn Boulevard and Alabama 35. The victim's identity was not immediately released.

Tickets for the festival, which benefits charities throughout the state of Alabama, went on sale December 1 via Ticketmaster. Founded by the group ALABAMA , the festival returned this past June after more than two decades. The event drew nearly 11,000 fans, according to MusicRow.com. Performers over the first 16...

The Scottsboro Police Department is facing a challenging situation – the disappearance of 34-year-old Brianna Lynn Owens/Phillips, who was last heard from on November 25. Last seen in the Stevenson area of Jackson County, Owens/Phillips is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 125 pounds. She is linked to a 2006 green Ford F-150. Detective/Sgt. Ryan Putman is spearheading the search efforts and urges the public to come forward with any information by contacting (256)574-3333 or (256)574-4468 Ext. 339.

SCOTTSBORO, Ala (WHNT) — The Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman. SPD said it is trying to find 34-year-old Brianna Lynn Owens/Phillips. The department said she was last seen around 2 p.m. on Nov. 25. According to police she was believed to be in the Stevenson area at the time.

These days, if you are driving around Cherokee County, be very cautious of deer jumping and running in front of your vehicles. My brother-in-law, Pat Dreps, had a deer collision last week and his son Sam, who is my nephew, also hit a deer this past week. Both of their trucks suffered significant damage.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Sunday is $3.243, a week ago the price is $3.253 , according to AAA.

The Scottsboro Police Department is seeking help finding a missing woman. Police say 34-year-old Brianna Lynn Owens/Phillips was last heard from about 2 p.m. Nov. 25. Police say she was believed to be in the Stevenson area. She is 5 feet and 3 inches tall, and she weighs 125 pounds,...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Several people were arrested on drug charges in DeKalb County. DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said authorities got a search warrant for a home on Highway 75 in Sylvania and found nine adults and one juvenile in the home. One of the adults was found unresponsive...

There is high school basketball competition in DeKalb County, Alabama today, and the inside scoop on how to watch these games is available below. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or alma mater and tune in!. Game Time: 7:00 PM CT...

FYFFE — At this point, Fyffe football should book their hotel rooms in whatever city is hosting the Super 7s before the season each year, as they are back again in the state title game. For the eighth time in the last decade, the Red Devils will be appearing...

One person was injured in a two-vehicle accident on Thursday morning – in neighboring DeKalb County. According to Alabama State Troopers that collision involved a 2000 Ford and a 2010 Chevrolet. Neither driver – a male from Rainsville and a male from Union City – was hurt; however, a female passenger in the Chevy, did require treatment at an area hospital afterwards. No additional Information has been made available at this point. The wreck occurred around 10:00am.

The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 9:03 a.m. on Saturday for fog until 4 p.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. "Visibility reductions due to mist and fog will persist across the Tennessee Valley for much of the day,...

Areas of fog before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Tuesday. Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to...

The City of Leesburg got their new patrol officer sworn in today. His name is Austin Peppers. Judge Burgess Sworn him in. Leesburg is grateful to have Austin as their new hire.