Flatwood community

Marengo Co. community continues legacy of giving

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Marengo County woman’s love of Christmas and heart for giving — has now grown into a community-wide effort to spread Christmas joy. Dorell Twilley says her mother Ida Mae Etheridge — bought Christmas gifts for children in the community — that she knew wouldn’t get one otherwise. “My mom was a sweet lady. She…

Flatwood Shooting Suspect Now Charged with Murder

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The suspect in a fatal Marengo County shooting — is now facing more charges. The charges against 30 year old Jeron Boykin now include murder — and six counts of attempted murder. Boykin was arrested last week — for discharging a firearm in an occupied building. He’s accused of killing his 75 year old grandfather…

Fatal Shooting in Marengo Co. Leads to Police Standoff

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A shooting in Marengo County that left one person dead — and another person hurt — lead to stand-off between law enforcement — and the suspected shooter. The suspect is now in custody — charged with discharging a firearm in an occupied building. “We got a call for a shooting incident in the Flatwood community,…