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Fatal accident claims the life of Talladega man in early morning crash on May 11
TALLADEGA, Ala. – A fatal collision that occurred early Saturday morning on May 11 claimed the life of a Talladega man, authorities said. 77-year old Troy D. Harry, of Talladega, was critically injured in the two-vehicle crash around 1:54 a.m. on Hwy 21 near Bullocks Ferry Rd., approximately four miles south of Talladega’s city limits, according to a statement from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
58-year-old man robbed, beaten unconscious at Alabama rest stop; 3 teens charged
Three juveniles have been charged following a weekend attack of a 58-year-old man at a rest area in Ashville. The young suspects – all teens - are charged with second-degree assault and second-degree robbery. Two were taken into custody Thursday, and a third remained at large. The assault happened...
Daycare worker in Sylacauga arrested, accused of grabbing two children by their hair
SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WBRC) - A former daycare worker at Sylacauga First United Methodist Church is accused of grabbing two children by their hair and forcing one of them to the ground. Melinda Slaughter is charged with two misdemeanor counts of harassment. Sylacauga Police told WBRC that Slaughter was terminated from...
For 25 years, the Chelsea Citizens Observer Patrol has been keeping a watchful eye on the city
CHELSEA, Ala. (WBRC) - The Birmingham Police Department got approval this week to start a Citizens Observer Patrol, or COP, to help curb and stop crime. City leaders in Shelby County say their COP has been successful for several years. For 25 years, the Chelsea COP has been a helpful...
Sylacauga Police Department reminds community of golf cart regulations for safe operation on roadways
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – In a bid to ensure community safety, the Sylacauga Police Department (SPD) has issued a stern reminder that unregistered golf carts are prohibited on roadways unless they adhere to specific criteria. The regulations stipulate that golf carts must be equipped with essential safety features, including front...
Memphis Maelstrom, City Subpoenas DA Mulroy for All Tyre Nichols Case Chit-Chat
The legal grappling in the aftermath of Tyre Nichols' tragic death intensifies as Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy has been dealt with a subpoena, a maneuver launched by the governance of the City of Memphis. The city's attorneys are demanding that Mulroy disgorge all manners of communication exchanged with both the bereaved family's legal team and the family of Nichols, the man who died ensuing a violent encounter with Memphis police officers. This action was rooted in a federal civil lawsuit filed by Nichols' estate aimed squarely at the city.
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