ALDOT Emphasizes Work Zone Awareness Week
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Transportation and states across the nation are joining forces to ask drivers to slow
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Sheriff Nick Welden unveils ‘Shining Star’ database program
This week, Sheriff Nick Welden and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is putting into operation a new database for first
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More Severe Weather For the South Next Week
A dip in the jet stream across the center of the country early next week is expected to bring a storm from
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Destructive Weather to Target Hard-hit Communities in Southern US
AccuWeather Global Weather Center – March 27, 2022 – AccuWeather forecasters say the atmosphere over the southern United States is set to
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Brace For Impact…Winter Returns. Winter Storm Warnings Issued
The National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Warnings and Advisories across a large part of the United States, for
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Major Interstate 59 project to begin next week
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that work will soon begin on a $44 million project to
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Snodgrass Bridge Rehabilitation Near Stevenson Begins
HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that the Capt. John Snodgrass Bridge on Alabama 117 over the
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Braves World “Serious” Ticket Woes For A Lot of Fan
In what should be a joyous time for the Braves and Braves fans, it is surely turning out to be
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Summer McWhorter Summerford Announces Candidacy for District Attorney
Summer McWhorter Summerford has announced that she will seek the Republican nomination for the office of District Attorney of the
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Marshall County Inmate Dies After Testing Positive for Covid-19
A Marshall County inmate died in a hospital two weeks after he tested positive for covid-19. The Marshall County Sheriff’s
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ALEA Searching For Driver Of White Van, in Hit and Run
HUNTSVILLE POST — A single-vehicle crash at approximately 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, has left a pedestrian injured. The pedestrian
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State Launches Alabama Investigator Academy
On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, District Attorney Mike O’Dell joined Attorney General Steve Marshall, Calhoun County District Attorney Brian McVeigh,
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Heavy Snow, Ice, and Freezing Rain To Cause More Problems
Precipitation will spread West to East the remainder of the afternoon into tonight, with bulk of it ending in the
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ALDOT – Icy, snowy conditions may persist
Motorists warned against nonessential travel through Friday MONTGOMERY —The Alabama Department of Transportation and the Alabama EmergencyManagement Agency advise motorists
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ALDOT preps for possibility of icing
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation is monitoring weather forecasts and preparing for potentially icy conditions on roadways across much
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Marshall County Women Killed In Accident
Huntsville Post – A two-vehicle crash at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, has claimed the life of a Boaz woman.
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ALDOT Limits Road Construction for Thanksgiving Holiday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 23, 2020 ALDOT Limits Road Construction for Thanksgiving Holiday Asks motorists to Buckle Up – Every
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One Fatality In Accident Involving a Vehicle Rear-Ending Reece City Fire Truck
Gadsden Post—A two-vehicle crash at 8:16 a.m. today, Nov. 15, has claimed the life of an unidentified man. A 2005
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Cherokee County Deputies Assist in Presidential Visit
Cherokee County Deputies Assist in Presidential Visit According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Chief Deputy Josh Summerford and Investigator
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2.5 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Laceys Spring, Al.
The USGS has reported a Magnitude 2.5 earthquake, which occurred at 928 PM CDT, approximately 13 miles SE of Triana,
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President Donald Trump Will Make A Campaign Stop In Rome, GA. Sunday, Nov 1st
ROME, Ga. – President Donald Trump will be making a “Make America Great Again Victory Rally” stop in Rome, Ga.
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Announces Promotions
Sheriff Shaver Announces Promotions: On Monday, October 19th, 2020, Sheriff Jeff Shaver promoted four Sheriff’s Office employees. Sgt. Tony Monroy
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USGS Reports 2.6 Magnitude Earthquake In Alabama
The USGS reported a 2.6 magnitude earthquake in Lamar County, Alabama this morning. The earthquake occurred at 07:51 UTC, or
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COVID-19 Cases Are On The Rise In Dekalb And Jackson Counties
According to data from the Alabama Department of Public Health, Dekalb and Jackson Counties in Northeast Alabama are seeing a
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ALEA Troopers Say ‘Less Drinking, More Thinking’ to Arrive Alive this Labor Day Weekend
MONTGOMERY – Labor Day weekend marks the end of another summer, with trips to the beach, the lake and other
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Sheffield Career Center Hosts Second AEROTEK Hiring Event
SHEFFIELD – The Sheffield Career Center is hosting a second Hiring Event for Aerotek, the recruiting and staffing agency for
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USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020
Washington, DC, August 31, 2020 – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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ALEA Marine Patrol Smith Lake Missing Person Search
CULLMAN COUNTY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Marine Patrol Division resumed the search of a missing person at 10 a.m.
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Statement from ALEA’s Secretary Hal Taylor on the Death of Moody Police Sergeant Stephen Williams
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — “We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of yet another law enforcement officer killed in
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ALEA Marine Troopers Reminds Everyone To Continue Social Distancing
Nice weather is on the forecast for this weekend, which means many will be hitting Alabama’s waterways. ALEA’s Marine Patrol
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Jackson, MS. National Weather Service Confirms 2-Mile Wide Tornado
This is only part of the Public Information Statement put out by the Jackson, Mississippi National Weather Service Office today.
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Suspect Arrested In Motorcycle Chase With State Troopers Monday
HUNTSVILLE POST — At approximately 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, ALEA State Troopers arrested Hunter Thomas Rollins, 23, of Huntsville
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Motorcycle Chase Ends With State Trooper Car Overturned & On Fire
HUNTSVILLE POST — At approximately 3 p.m. Monday, April 13, ALEA State Troopers attempted to stop a red motorcycle on
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Dangerous SEVERE Weather Possible Easter Sunday with Long Track TORNADOES | WVSM Digital News
Easter is approaching and so is a high threat for SEVERE Weather on Easter Sunday. Currently, The Storm Prediction Center
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Alabama Governor’s Order Is NOT A LOCK DOWN – Everyone Calm Down
The Governor’s order is not a lock-down of the state. Please, everyone calm down. You don’t have to go out
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A SIGNIFICANT SEVERE OUTBREAK ACROSS A LARGE PART OF THE COUNTRY TODAY
A major Severe Weather Event is setting up for today, Saturday, March 28, 2020. If you live anywhere in any
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Significant SEVERE Weather Event Forecast for Saturday
A significant severe weather event is possible tomorrow afternoon/evening in far eastern Iowa, Northern Illinois, and far northwest Indiana. All
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Alabama Governor’s New Order Shuts Down the State, Closing Most Businesses
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey held a news conference today to detail the changes in the State of Emergency. In these
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Schools Will Close For Remainder of This School Year With Instruction From Home
Today, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a supplemental SOE that would allow Dr. Mackey, Alabama Superintendent, and his team to
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ALDOT Keeps Essential Services Going for Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is maintaining essential services, such as road and bridge maintenance and
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, “This order was intended to apply to non-work-related gatherings”
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an update to the statewide
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Tennessee Aquarium Offering Virtual Visits, Educational Materials and Behind-the-Scenes Content
Chattanooga, Tenn. (March 18, 2020) – At a time when millions of people find themselves confined to their homes, the
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Governor Ivey Issues Statement on Statewide Public Health Order
MARCH 19, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday issued a statewide
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Announces Run-Off Election Postponement
MARCH 18, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced the Primary Runoff Election would be held on July 14,
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State Health Officer issues mandatory health orders for five counties surrounding Jefferson County due to risks caused by COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Burnestine Taylor, M.D.(334) 206-2100 State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has issued orders suspending certain public
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Alabama Department of Public Health Now Has COVID-19 Hotline
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, if you suspect you have COVID-19, then call the COVID-19 hotline, that
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FALSE STORY: Redmond Hospital on Lockdown
We have been in contact with Andrea O. Pitts, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, for Redmond Hospital and this
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ALDOT Announces Operational Plans in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 17, 2020 ALDOT Announces Operational Plans in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama
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ALEA Modifies Driver License Division Operations in Response to COVID-19
Montgomery – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is modifying its Driver License Division’s statewide operations in response to the Coronavirus
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12 Confirmed Cases Statewide, As Of Today
From the Alabama Department of Public Health As of 1:12 p.m. March 15, we have 12 COVID-19 cases. Our website
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Alabama Reports First Confirmed Case of COVID-19
March 13, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday, upon learning of Alabama’s first confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) case, released
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SEC Suspends Regular Season & Championship Games Due To Covid-19
News Release from the SEC: Based on the latest developments and the continued spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Southeastern
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Auburn University To Transition To Remote Instruction Due To Covid-19
Statement from Auburn University: Auburn University will transition from on-campus instruction to remote delivery beginning Monday, March 16 and continue
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Rome, GA. City Schools To Cancel Classes As Precautionary Measure
Here is the statement released from Rome, GA. City Schools Out of an abundance of caution, Rome City Schools, has
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Samford University Suspends On Campus Classes Until Apirl 6th Due To COVID-19
Published on March 11, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. Campus Community, READ THIS MESSAGE CAREFULLY AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT CHANGES TO
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ALEA Aviation Rescues Paraglider Stranded in Tree near Gurley
MONTGOMERY – A team from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Aviation Unit on Saturday, March 7, rescued a paraglider who was
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Patient Tests Positive For Coroavirus At Floyd Medical Center In Georgia
Floyd Statement Regarding Coronavirus COVID-19 Exposure 03.06.2020 Late Thursday evening (3/5/20) Floyd received notification from Georgia Department of Public Health
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Local CoVID19 (Novel Coronavirus) Update From Dekalb County EMA
Situation Summary At this moment in time, we have no confirmed cases of CoVID19 in Alabama. Alabama Dept of Public
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Marshall County Wreck Claims Two Lives
HUNTSVILLE POST — A two-vehicle crash at 12:00 p.m. today, March 2, has claimed two lives. Donald Wayne Lankford, 43, of
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Suspects Damage Numerous Boaz Police Units In Chase
News release from the Boaz Police Department There was a police chase earlier this evening that was initiated by State
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Convicted Murderer Escapes From Work Release Center
According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department, “at approximately 9:30 pm last night, Daniel Miner escaped from the Childersburg Work
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AHSAA Basketball State Finals Extend partnership with Birmingham | WVSM Digital News
MONTGOMERY, ALA. — The Alabama High School Athletic Association, City of Birmingham, and the Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Alabama Severe Weather Sales Tax Holiday
The State of Alabama’s Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will be this weekend and run from 12:00 AM (midnight) Friday, February 21st
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AHSAA Basketball Regional Finals
AHSAA BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS Boys’ Regional Tournaments Tuesday’s Results SOUTHWEST REGIONAL ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY DUNN-OLIVER ACADOME CLASS 4A BOYS Semifinals Sipsey
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Body Found Below Guntersville Dam Identified
Guntersville, Al. – According to Assistant Chief Deputy, Steve Guthrie, a body was recovered from the Tennessee River, below the
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Alabama Governor Declares State of Emergency
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency effective at 12:00 p.m. CST on February 18, 2020
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AHSAA 2020 Basketball Playoffs Girls’ Area Tournament Pairings & Results
CLASS 1A Area 1 at St. Luke’s Episcopal HS Finals St. Luke’s Episcopal 66, McIntosh 37 Area 2 at Georgiana
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AHSAA 2020 Basketball Playoffs BOYS’ Area Tournament Pairings & Results
CLASS 1A Area 1 at McIntosh HS Finals McIntosh 68, Millry 61 Area 2 at Georgiana HS Finals Georgiana 67,
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Flooding Ongoing Throughout the South, Heavy Rain Monday & Tuesday and SEVERE Storms Wednesday
FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2020 With the ground already saturated from recent heavy rains this
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AHSAA Girls Area Tournament Scores As Of February 6, 2020
AHSAA 2020 Basketball Playoffs GIRLS’ AREA TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS/RESULTS CLASS 1A Area 1 at St. Luke’s Episcopal HS Semifinals McIntosh 74,
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AHSAA Boys Area Tournament Scores As Of February 6, 2020
Results of the Boys Area Tournament games AHSAA 2020 Basketball Playoffs BOYS’ AREA TOURNAMENT PAIRINGS/RESULTS CLASS 1A Area 1 at
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Man Charged With Murder In Marshall County
2-7-20 On January 26, 2020, at approximately 5:10 pm, Deputies respond to a suspicious fire of a mobile home on
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Car And Driver Still Missing In Bucks Pocket
According to the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Department “Approximately 2:30 pm yesterday, Wednesday, February 5, 2020, we received a report that
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U.S. 11 bridge over Dry Creek to close
HUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that replacementof the U.S. 11 bridge over Dry Creek near Sulphur Springs
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USGS Reports Small Earthquake in Lauderdale County, Al. This Morning
The USGS recorded a small earthquake this morning in Lauderdale County, Al. The earthquake measured 2.3 in magnitude and occurred
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Significant Severe Weather Event Starts Today, To Our West and Moves Across Alabama Saturday
The South has an “Enhanced Risk” for Severe Weather on Saturday, January 11, 2020. This could be a significant Severe
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Larry Bodily Sentenced In Murder Of His Mother
According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Larry Bodily, who was sentenced today by Circuit Judge Andrew Hairston for the
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Leesburg Man Arrested for Multiple Counts of Drug Distribution
According to Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Cherokee County investigators arrested a Leesburg man on Wednesday as the result of a drug
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Ider Woman Killed In Single Vehicle Accident In Jackson County
HUNTSVILLE POST – A single-vehicle crash at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday Dec. 5, claimed the life of an Ider woman.
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Prisoner Escapes From Work Detail In Jackson County, AL.
On Wednesday December 4, 2019, at approximately 3:00 PM, Jericho Tidwell escaped from a work release detail at Stevenson Park.
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Cutting The TV Cord? Avoid Satellite Rain Fade & Stream
Cutting the TV cable cord or your provider stopping TV service? There are several excellent choices, but satellite is not
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ALEA Driver License Division has modified hours of operation at several Driver License Examining Offices
DECATUR – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division recently has modified its hours of operation in several
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Scottsboro Finishes Second In AHSAA North Section Swimming/Diving Championships
HUNTSVILLE – Defending state champions Boaz (1A/5A) and Huntsville (6A/7A) captured boys’ 2019 AHSAA North Section Swimming & Diving titles
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Eight Region Rematches Highlight the AHSAA State Playoff Semifinal Pairings for November 29
MONTGOMERY – Eight of the 12 semifinal matches in the AHSAA 54th State Football Playoffs this coming week will feature
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Sheriff’s Office Investigators Charge Suspect in Church Arson
Press Release from Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office: According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, Sheriff’s Office investigators charged a suspect
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Offer Halloween Safety Tips
As ghouls and goblins come out this Halloween, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Jeff Shaver would like to
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Pedestrian Killed In Marshall County
News release from Trooper Curtis Summerville, Public Information Officer, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency HUNTSVILLE POST – A pedestrian was killed
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Location
Sheriff Jeff Shaver and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office to hold another citizen’s firearms safety course
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, and District Attorney Mike O’Dell, announced today, they will hold a citizens firearms safety &
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Sheriff’s Office Makes Additional Arrests in Car Break-In Cluster…
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office investigators made two additional arrests on Tuesday in connection to a cluster of vehicle break-ins that
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying can affect everyone – those who are bullied, those who bully, and those
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USGS Records 2.3 M Earthquake in Lauderdale County, Al. on Saturday
The USGS Recorded a 2.3 magnitude earthquake in Lauderdale County, Al. on Saturday, October 5, 2019. This particular region has
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Governor Ivey Acts to Provide an Extra $78 million in state, federal cash for Alabama hospitals
MONTGOMERY –Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday released an extra, conditional state appropriation that when matched with federal dollars will provide a
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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Held every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Looking For Missing Person
Press Release From The Jackson County Alabama Sheriff’s Office: Missing Person from Jackson County The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is
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Governor Ivey urges Alabama Citizens to Consider Obtaining a STAR ID
Press Release: MONTGOMERY –Governor Kay Ivey and Hal Taylor, Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), on Tuesday kicked off
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Fire Alert Still in Effect for All of Alabama
Over the last week, the Alabama Forestry Commission’s wildland firefighters have responded to 182 wildfires across Alabama, burning approximately 2,608
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Arrest Made In “Belt Bandit” Burglary From July 2019
From Assistant Chief Deputy Steve Guthrie, Marshall County Sheriff’s Office On July 26th a burglary occurred at the Union Grove
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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest For Threat to DAR School
Press Release: Marshall County Sheriff’s Office 9-27-2019 Over the last few days, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, along with the
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Abnormally Dry to Severe Drought Conditions Grip The Southeast
New data released from the United States Drought Monitor ( https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/ ) shows most of the Southeastern United States in
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