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Man killed in crash in Sumter County on Saturday
SUMTER COUNTY, Ala. (WTVA) – A 48-year-old Cuba, Alabama man was killed on Saturday. Around 7:15, Orlando Artis was driving his 2000 Pontiac Bonneville when he hit a fallen tree in the roadway, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The ALEA says he went off the road, hit...
West Alabama hires Tiffany Morton to lead the women’s basketball program
LIVINGSTON, Ala. (WTOK) - The University of West Alabama announced the hiring of their next head women’s basketball coach, Tiffany Morton, on Saturday. Interim Athletic Director, Brett Gilliland said in a statement, “Tiffany fits the values of who we are as an athletic department and University. She brings a wealth of experience from every level of college basketball to our program. We are excited to announce she is a part of the UWA family.”
29-year-old Mississippi man dies after fiery three-vehicle wreck
A 29-year-old Mississippi man died in a fiery three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning. WTVA News in Tupelo reports that Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green identified the victim as James B. Hill, 29, from Macon. The accident happened on Highway 50 and involved three vehicles, though the details leading to the collision...
Sumter Central sends four to the collegiate level
YORK, Ala. (WTOK) - Sumter Central High School held a signing ceremony for four Student Athletes on Thursday Morning. T’Adron Crenshaw signed with West Bay Collegiate Academy. Ja’Michael Ratliff signed with West Liberty University. Brandon Robinson signed with Bevill State Community College. Jonathan Fitch signed with Coastal Alabama.
Arson suspected in Noxubee County fire
BROOKSVILLE, Miss. (WTVA) — Arson is suspected in a weekend house fire in Noxubee County. Brooksville Police Chief Johnny Birchfield said firefighters responded to the house on Ada Mickens Street late Saturday evening, April 20. It took them several hours to completely extinguish the blaze, he said. He said...
Macon PD suits up: Officers get new tactical gear funded by grant
MACON, Miss. (WCBI) – “I’m trying to get my department up to par, as far as equipment, and get them the things that they need to go on day-to-day operations.” said Macon Police Chief Davine Beck. Beck’s department was recently able to buy 10 new tactical...
Literacy Council of West Alabama Introduces Its Freshly Appointed Executive Director
The Literacy Council of West Alabama is proud to introduce Marshae Madison-Pelt as the newly appointed Executive Director for the West Alabama region. In this capacity, she will lead the organization’s strategic management and operational endeavors while also spearheading efforts to develop relationships and seek opportunities to work with communities in Bibb, Fayette, Lamar, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Tuscaloosa counties. Marshae’s appointment signifies a significant step forward in our mission to eliminate illiteracy and empower individuals throughout our community.
Fentanyl found at West Greene High School
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Fentanyl was found inside West Greene High School, according to school officials. Principal Dennis Wilds says a janitor was cleaning the girls’ bathroom one morning last week and found a white powdery substance. Law enforcement tested it and found out it was positive for fentanyl. “We immediately shut down the […]
Main waterline has broken in Town of York
YORK, Ala. (WTOK) - According to town officials, the main water line on Highway 11 has broken. This water outage is affecting every person who lives in the town. Crews are on the scene now, working on fixing the situation as soon as possible. News 11 will keep you updated...
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