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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

Brandon Moseley

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June 5, 2020

Marshall says Moody officer’s death was not related to unrest

Wednesday, Alabama Attorney General Steven Marshall (R) issued a statement on the line-of-duty death of Moody Police Officer Stephen Williams late Tuesday night. “I was devastated to receive the phone call late last night that another one of our law enforcement heroes had lost his life,” AG Marshall said. “I have been slow to make … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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June 4, 2020

Russell Bedsole announces candidacy for House District 49

Russell Bedsole on Tuesday announced his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives District 49. Bedsole has 22 years of experience with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office. He has also been elected twice by the citizens of Alabaster to represent Ward 5 on the Alabaster City Council. Bedsole’s campaign said during his time of service, Alabaster … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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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

Brandon Moseley

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February 25, 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

Brandon Moseley

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December 16, 2019

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Another Alabama cop is dead. Do we care enough to make the necessary changes?

There was a police officer shot and killed in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday night.  Tuesday morning, two girls woke up with a nice, happy family, a dad who took care of them and served his community. They went to bed heartbroken and forever changed.  Dornell Cousette was just 40 years old. He was the fourth law … Continued

Josh Moon

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September 19, 2019

Tuscaloosa police officer killed in the line of duty

Tuscaloosa police officer Dornell Cousette was killed in the line of duty while attempting to arrest a wanted felon on Monday. “Heroes come in many different forms…in our community, our heroes wear the uniform of the Tuscaloosa Police Department,” Tuscaloosa Mayor Walter “Walt” Maddox said in a statement. “Tonight one of our heroes has died … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 17, 2019

Senate passes bill to make killing a first responder a capital crime

The Alabama Senate passed House Bill 59 Thursday making it a capital crime to murder a first responder in the state of Alabama. State Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn, said a police officer in his district was killed in the line of duty on Sunday. Whatley asked the Senate to amend the bill to name the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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May 24, 2019

Mobile police officer killed in the line of duty

Mobile Police Officer Sean Tuder was shot and killed Sunday around 4 p.m. Tuder, along with other officers, was attempting to execute an arrest warrant at an apartment complex at 1545 Leroy Steven Road in Mobile. A suspect is in custody — 19-year-old Marco Perez. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey expressed her sadness at the news … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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January 21, 2019