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Two people hurt in attack at Demopolis Walmart

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Demopolis woman is behind bars tonight facing assault charges — after two people are attacked at the local Walmart store. Police Chief Rex Flowers says 32 year old Kierra Carter attacked another woman inside the store late Tuesday afternoon — as well as the man who tried to stop the attack. Both victims were…

UPDATE: Dallas Co. Razor Attack Suspect Arrested

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The woman accused of attacking her cousin with a razor blade — turned herself in to authorities Tuesday morning. Thirty-seven year old Jamilla Neely of Selma — was then arrested and charged with assault-first degree. A warrant was issued for Neely’s arrest Monday — after her cousin told authorities — that Neely came to her…

Dallas Co. Woman Out for Justice Following Razor Attack

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A razor blade attack — leaves the face of Dallas County woman severely cut — and possibly scarred for life. We want to warn you that an image you’re about to see could be seen as disturbing to some. Forty-five year old Adrienne Smith says she’s out for justice — after an unprovoked attack with…

Montgomery Co. Commision Green Lights Use Of Emergency Funds To Combat Ransomware Attack

Montgomery county government computer systems are still in trouble tonight following a ransomware attack earlier this week. The County Commission held an emergency meeting this morning to green light the next steps in the recovery process. Members of the commission voted to authorize the county administrator to “take all necessary steps, including the expenditure of funds, to recover all county…

Body of Boy Drowned by Gator Recovered Near Scene of Attack

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) – The Latest on search for boy dragged away by alligator (all times local): 4:30 p.m. Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings says searchers have recovered the body of a 2-year-old Nebraska boy snatched by an alligator at Walt Disney World. The boy was attacked Tuesday night as he waded in shallow water at the edge…

Prattville Woman Dies from Fire Ant Attack; Day After Mother Dies

Authorities and relatives say an Alabama woman standing atop a hay bale was attacked by fire ants and died the day after her mother died. A joint funeral was held Thursday in Selma for the women, 29-year-old Kalyn Rolan and 53-year-old Roberta Lynn Duke, both of Prattville. Rolan’s mother-in-law, Sheila Rolan, says Duke had died of lung disease and the…