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…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma woman is speaking out about a court system that she says is lacking in speed and fairness to the families of murder victims. Five years ago, Virginia Minniefield’s 58 year old brother Joseph was killed by his girlfriend’s 24 year old son — over a dog. Both mother and son were charged in…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma non-profit organization that helps battered woman escape abusive relationships — needs help from the community to continue its work. SABRA Sanctuary is an emergency temporary shelter — that helps victims of domestic violence — get back on their feet — and rebuild their lives. The organization is raising money for a new shelter….
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma family continues to grief over the murder of 23 year old family member — who was found dead back in May. People who lose their lives in a homicide — are not the only victims. Grieving loved ones — are murder victims too. Four months after her 23 year old son Joseph Goodwin…
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Selma Police are investigating a couple of shootings — that left four people hurt over the weekend. Police say a woman is in critical condition after a Friday night shooting. Selma Assistant Police Chief — Captain Natasha Fowlkes says the shooting Friday — happened at the Woodrow East subdivision — at around ten. The victim…
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $176,000 to support programs that aid domestic violence victims in four Alabama counties. Grant funds of $25,000 will help the Crenshaw County Commission continue its work through the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office of arresting perpetrators of domestic violence and protecting victims. The office’s domestic violence officers will also attend public meetings to educate residents about…
On Saturday, August 15, five people were shot at Pike County Cattleman’s Complex. Police say the shooting happened around 2 A.M. Two of the five victims died from the shooting. Devonta Givens, 25, of Troy and Jhakyndall Johnson, 25, of Troy both died as result of injuries from the shooting. Johnson was transferred by ambulance to Dothan Hospital where he…
Montgomery police say two men were shot Saturday night in a parking lot in the 1600 block of Eastern Boulevard. They say one victim was found at the scene. The other victim walked into a hospital for treatment. Their injuries are considered non-life-threatening. Police believe the shooting is drug-related. No arrests have been made at this time. Categories: Montgomery Metro…
The two recent tragic events in Redland and Tallassee have shined a spotlight on domestic violence. Sheriff’s officials say a mother in the Redland community had filed for divorce from her husband, when he shot and killed her and one of their daughters before setting their house on fire and killing himself. Last month in a case in Tallassee, a…
