BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama authorities are investigating after skeletal remains were found on top of a large trash pile in a wooded Birmingham area. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office said the discovery was made about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in an area next to the Vulcan Trail. Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said a person walking on the trail spotted…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a 37-year-old man from West Virginia has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for traveling to Huntsville to have sex with a juvenile he met on a social media site. U.S. District Judge Liles C. Burke sentenced Andrew Scott Davis on Wednesday. U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona says the prison time will…
A house is totally destroyed after a tornado touches down south of Birmingham, Ala. in the Eagle Point community damaging multiple homes, Thursday, March 25, 2021. Authorities reported major tornado damage Thursday south of Birmingham as strong storms moved through the state. The governor issued an emergency declaration as meteorologists warned that more twisters were likely on their way. (AP…
The National Weather Service says Alabama has been hit by as many as seven suspected tornadoes in a day of violent weather that left at least five people dead. Meteorologist John De Block in Birmingham says radar indicates one twister began in southwest Alabama and carved a path of destruction for 100 miles, staying on the ground for well over…
Photo: Alabama Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources A severe storm, possibly a tornado, has brought damage to Oak Mountain State Park in Shelby County. At nearly 10,000 acres. it’s the largest park in the state. The park had widespread tree damage in areas near Alabama Highway 119, as well as damage to the park’s campground and cable skiing areas….
Last week Starr Mulder’s remains were identified, and on Tuesday her ex-husband Thomas Edward Whitehurst was arrested and charged with murder. Mulder had been reported missing in 2016. Her remains were found in the Conecuh National Forest. On Wednesday, Whitehurst made his initial appearance before Elmore Co. Judge Glenn Goggans. The defense pled with the judge to lower the case,…
Smiling “Vaccine Selfies” are flooding social media now from people who’ve received their first or second COVID-19 vaccinations. The photos often show the COVID-19 vaccination card that people receive after getting their shot. It isn’t a good idea warns The Better Business Bureau and Federal Trade Commission. The website Healthline posted a long article about the dangers. Both have issued…
Devore Jones, a.k.a “Walking John Da’Voe” was known throughout the community as a man who was dedicated to serving the people. He was dedicated to making the community better and it was something he has done for years. Walking John was known for walking everywhere he went. His family says he didn’t drive, he would only take use public transportation…
According to reports, three people have died as a result of severe weather storms in Calhoun County Thursday afternoon. The deaths were confirmed by Calhoun County Sheriff Matthew Wade. Several people were also injured as a result of the storm. Multiple structure were damaged during the storm in Ohatchee along River Road. Local agencies are assisting with a search and…
Montgomery’s First Lady Tamika Reed is inviting you to get healthy and move Saturday right in the comfort of your own home. There will be a Move Montgomery Virtual Wellness Symposium featuring health professionals, a cooking demonstration and a fitness session. “I think it’s just important for people to know the city and the community is there to encourage them…
