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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).
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...
Lincoln PD searching for missing person last seen May 10
LINCOLN, Ala. (WBMA) — The Lincoln Police Department said it is working to locate a missing person last seen Friday, May 10. The police department said Robbin Terrie Wilson was last seen on Bertie Lane in Lincoln wearing black jogging pants, a black hoodie, white crocs, and diamond stud earrings.
Sylacauga police warning public about fake money scams
SYLACAUGA, Ala. (WBRC) - The Sylacauga Police Department is asking you to be careful if you sell anything. Officers say more thieves are using fake money to buy items off social media sites. Investigator Brennen Miller says over the past six weeks, more criminals have been using this fake money...
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...
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