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People in Faunsdale Assess Storm Damage

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Marengo County town of Faunsdale — was hit hard by the storm system — that swept across the state Wednesday night. Residents were out Thursday — assessing the damage — and counting their blessings. “We heard it. We literally thought it was a train. But unfortunately downtown Faunsdale took the hit,” said Suzanne McKee….

Perry County Escaped Inmate Back in Custody

17-year-old Aldonte Banks/Source: Perry County District Attorney Michael Jackson A teenager who escaped the Perry County Jail over the weekend is now in custody. The Perry County Sheriff’s Office said 17-year-old Aldonte Banks was arrested Monday night. Banks, who is from Uniontown, is now in custody in Marengo County. This is a developing story. Stay with Alabama News Network for…

Thomasville Mother Seeks Justice in Teen Son’s Murder

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The mother of a 17 year old who was shot at a Marengo County nightclub and died last week — is out to get justice for her son. Forty-seven year old Ytonnie Blackmon of Thomasville — is hurting. Her 17 year old son — Travion Jackson was murdered — just eleven days ago. “If you…

Mother of Dixons Mills Murder Victim Speaks Out

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A brokenhearted mother is crying out for justice — after her son is gunned down earlier this week in Dixons Mills. Fifty-seven year old Nadine Monghan has now had to bury all three of her adult sons. She lost her youngest son — 33 year old Rayford “Wookie” Parker — one day after Mother’s Day….

Blountsville Man Charged with Murder in Dixons Mills Shooting

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Blountsville man is arrested for murder in Marengo County after a shooting in Dixons Mills. Fifty-six year old James Startley is charged with murder in the shooting death of 33 year old Rayford Parker. Chief Deputy Kenneth Collier says the shooting remains under investigation — and the details surrounding the shooting are limited. “We…

Body of Missing Marengo County Man Found

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The body found in a pond on Highway 80 earlier this week — is confirmed to be that of a missing Marengo County man. Thirty-six year old Willie Bell Allen, Jr was reported missing March 23rd. He was last seen at Southeastern Cheese plant in Uniontown. Willie Allen, Jr./Source: Uniontown Police Police found Allen’s abandoned…