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Four Teenagers Arrested in Butler County Fatal Shooting

Butler County authorities are investigating a shooting where one man died. Sheriff’s deputies responded to shots fired last Wednesday on Crosby Lane in Butler County. They found one male victim with a gunshot wound. He was taken to LV Stabler Hospital where he later died from his injuries. Since Wednesday, four suspects, ages 16-19, have been arrested. Authorities say there…

Suspects Steal Nearly 300 Gallons of Gas from Highland Home School Bus Fuel Pumps

On June 2, unknown persons broke into the Highland Home school bus fuel pumps and left with approximately 300 gallons of fuel. The worth of the fuel is estimated at $720. They were driving a light colored extended cab pickup. Video footage was acquired from Highland Home School but suspects have not been identified. Crenshaw County is asking for the…

DraftKings Returns to Alabama

DraftKings Inc. announced today that its daily fantasy sports products have returned to Alabama after the state passed legislation allowing DFS operators to offer fantasy contests for the first time in three years. Sports fans across the state are now free to join more than 11 million registered customers on the platform and experience DFS on DraftKings once again. “We…

Tallassee Police Searching for Subway Armed Robbery Suspects

On Saturday, June 8, at 10:10 p.m, an unknown male subject, wearing a mask, robbed the Subway in Tallassee at gunpoint. Investigators advise that the masked robber left the business with a small amount of U.S. currency. No injuries were reported in this incident. The suspect vehicle, a four-door pick-up truck, was parked in the shopping center. Before the robbery,…

Teenagers Learn about Health Care at Elmore Community Hospital

The Southeast Alabama Area Health Education Center recently hosted its annual Discover Medical Camp for high school students. The week-long camp allowed 21 students to explore career opportunities in the health care field.  Campers toured the Elmore Community Hospital for a hands-on workshop on hospital procedures. Students learned how to properly wash and disinfect their hands and arms, the procedure for…

Man in Limestone County Accused of Feeding Meth to an “Attack Squirrel”

Investigators in Limestone County say a man kept a caged “attack squirrel” in his apartment and fed it methamphetamine to ensure it stayed aggressive. Authorities say they want to find 35-year-old Mickey Paulk, who is wanted on multiple charges including possession of a controlled substance. Law enforcement say they were warned of the squirrel prior to executing a search warrant…

Numerous Showers and Storms Today

We are watching the radar as showers are ongoing this morning and as we head through the day, numerous showers and storms will highlight the forecast for our Tuesday. If your location happens to be under one of these storms, you will see intense rain, frequent lightning, as well as some gusty winds. Though storms will be strong, organized severe…

Boy in Life-Threatening Condition in Near-Drowning in Montgomery

Alabama News Network photo Montgomery police and fire medics responded to the 2700 block of Bonnie Crest Court this morning after getting a call of a possible drowning. Police say a boy was taken to a hospital in life-threatening condition. Police say the circumstances remain under investigation and have no further information. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News Tags: bonnie crest court,…

Van Crashes on U.S. Highway 231, Passengers Ejected

Alabama News Network photo A van with a large group of people inside crashed this morning on U.S. Highway 231 at Sanders Road. At first, it was thought it was a church group, but Alabama News Network has learned it involved members of the Warrior Wrestling Club of Calera, south of Birmingham. State troopers say some people aboard the van…

Kids Count Report: Alabama Shows Little Improvement in Well-Being of Children

The new Kids Count Data Book has been released, showing Alabama isn’t keeping up with the rest of the country in the well-being of children. The Annie E. Casey Foundation releases the report each year. The 2019 report uses 16 indicators from 2017 to rank each state across four domains: health, education, economic well-being and family and community. The Kids…