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Murder victims in Morgan County identified

The Morgan County Sheriff’s Department identified six of the seven people who were found shot to death in a burning home in rural Morgan County late Thursday night. Six of the victims were adults and the seventh is a 17-year-old girl. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Friday afternoon with the identities of … Continued
June 8, 2020

“A horrific scene”: Seven found dead after Morgan County shooting

Seven people were found dead in a horrific scene at a home in rural Morgan County late Thursday night after gunshots were reported. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Friday morning said its deputies responded to the scene Thursday night. At approximately 11:23 p.m. deputies responded to a gunshots call in the 500 block of Talacuh … Continued
June 5, 2020

Arrangements set for fallen Moody police Sgt. Stephen Williams

The funeral arrangements have been set for fallen Moody Police officer Sgt. Stephen Williams. Sergeant Williams was shot responding to a call at the Super 8 Motel on Highway 411 late on Tuesday night. He and a police trainee were taking a barrage of gunfire almost immediately after arriving on the scene. Williams was struck … Continued
June 5, 2020

Moody police officer shot and killed in the line of duty

Moody Police Sergeant Stephen Williams was shot and killed Tuesday in the line of duty at the Super 8 Motel on Highway 411, multiple news outlets have reported. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statement in response to the officer’s death. “I am deeply saddened to hear Sergeant Stephen Williams was killed in the line … Continued
June 3, 2020

Sheriffs want a database with all concealed carry permits

Monday the Alabama Sheriff’s Association announced their support for a bill that would create a statewide repository of information about concealed carry permits and would allow officers to check the validity of a concealed carry permit. House Bill 308 is sponsored by State Representative Shane Stringer (R-Mobile). “In the past 13 months, Alabamians have encountered … Continued
February 25, 2020

Buttigieg’s Alabama team holds organizational meetings

Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg’s campaign in Alabama held organizational parties in Birmingham and Montgomery Monday. Pete for America volunteer-led events welcomed paid Buttigieg staff to Alabama. The welcome events came on the heels of the campaign’s major announcement to deploy staff to every Super Tuesday state, including Alabama, and ramp up organizing efforts ahead of … Continued
February 18, 2020

Kimberly police officer killed in the line of duty

Thursday, Kimberly Police Department K9 Officer Nick O’Rear, age 33, has died from his wounds. O’Rear was shot and killed during a vehicle pursuit. “I am profoundly grieved to hear of the passing of the Kimberly Police Officer who was shot in the line of duty last night. The safety of our citizens and the … Continued
February 6, 2020

Ozark Police Officer shot and in critical condition

Late Thursday night an Ozark police officer Samuel Yoh was shot after responding to a call at the 100 block of Briar Hill Court. Officer Yoh is in critical condition. Yoh was on patrol when a call came over the radio about a possibly suicidal man. Yoh arrived at the scene and got out of … Continued
December 16, 2019

Alabama sailor killed in Pensacola Naval Air Station shooting

Friday, an Alabama sailor was among the dead in the Pensacola Naval Air Station shooting that left three killed. Among the dead was an Alabamian. Alabama leaders mourned the untimely passing of 23-year old Navy Ensign Joshua Kaleb Watson. The shooter was also killed by first responders. Ensign Watson was shot five times. Despite being … Continued
December 10, 2019

Lowndes County Sheriff John Williams killed in the line of duty

Saturday night began as a routine evening for law enforcement in a small town. Lowndes County Sheriff “Big John” Williams was responding to a call at the Q V. Gas Station in Hayneville. The veteran law enforcement officer asked a young man to turn down the music on his radio. Instead of complying, the young … Continued
November 25, 2019