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Person of Interest in Girl’s Abduction Freed on Bond

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) – A person of interest in the abduction of a 3-year-old Alabama girl has been released from jail after being arrested on unrelated charges. Al.com reports 39-year-old Patrick Devone Stallworth bonded out of the Jefferson County Jail early Thursday. His bond was set at $500,000 on seven child pornography charges. Stallworth and his girlfriend, 29-year-old Derrick Irisha…

Auburn holds first Tipoff at Toomer’s event

AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn University, Auburn Athletics and the City of Auburn are partnering to deliver an unprecedented event with Tipoff at Toomer’s, Oct. 17. The event is a celebration of the historic run to the 2019 Final Four, as well as the table setter for the upcoming season. Tipoff at Toomer’s is set to feature men’s basketball head coach Bruce Pearl, women’s…

$25,000 Reward Offered in Kidnapping of Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney

A reward has been increased for information leading to a missing 3-year-old girl who was abducted from a birthday party. According to reports, Crime Stoppers is offering a $20,000 reward for information that assists law enforcement in the search for Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney. The latest reward is separate from a $5,000 reward offered by Gov. Kay Ivey’s office. Kamille was…

Jackson Hospital Restricting Visitors Due to the Flu Outbreak

Jackson Hospital is restricting visitors due to high flu activity in Alabama. They say these restrictions are necessary for the health of patients and the community. The restrictions are as follows: *People with flu-like symptoms are not permitted to visit. Symptoms include a cough, sore throat, aches and fever. *If you are healthy, it is okay to visit, but please…

Alabama Student Allegedly Calls in Bomb Threat on LSU Stadium Due to Bet

A University of Alabama student allegedly called in a bomb threat against Louisiana State University’s stadium during a football game because of a bet. According to reports, 19-year-old Alabama freshman Connor Croll of Crozet, Virginia, is charged with making the threat during LSU’s 42-28 win Saturday over the University of Florida. Officials in Baton Rouge contacted University of Alabama police…

Crash Involving School Bus Seriously Injures Car Driver

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) – A crash involving a school bus left the driver of a car with serious injuries but didn’t injure any students. News outlets report that the accident involving a Tuscaloosa city school bus happened Thursday morning on Alabama 69. Photos and video from the scene show a car with severe damage to its front end near the…

Fantastic Fall Weather, but Tropical Troubles Ahead

  A rather chilly start to our Thursday with widespread 40s this morning, but with a mainly sunny sky, temperatures will warm into the lower 70s this afternoon. Tonight, will be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. For our Friday, with a tropical system in the Gulf the weather will begin to change. The day…

Troy tops South Alabama in the Battle for the Belt

TROY, Ala. — Kaleb Barker connected with receiver Kaylon Geiger for two touchdowns and Troy beat in-state rival South Alabama 37-13 on Wednesday night in the Battle for the Belt. Will Sunderland made it 30-13 with an easy interception, returning it 27 yards early in the fourth quarter for Troy’s second interception. Freshman Trevon Woolfolk sealed it on a 4-yard run for his first career touchdown. Barker,…