Category Archives: Local News

Scammers posing as hitmen, sending alarming threats to Alabamians in a ploy to get access to your personal information. It can make your mobile devices vulnerable to a data hack, jeopardizing your account numbers and passwords. 

A 28-year-old man accused of nearly stabbing his 1-year-old son to death “went nuts” in the moments leading up to the incident, according to 911 audio released Wednesday. 

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed in the death of an east Alabama woman at an autopart manufacturer in June. 

A heavy police presence is at Lake Oliver, located at 5501 River Rd. after a body was found in the area.

According to the Greenville Fire Department, no adults were in the home at the time of the fire.

Midtown Columbus, Inc. is inviting the public to join its newest contest by taking a picture in the Lakebottom photoplay sculpture. 

The Columbus Police Department conducted a burglary detail that resulted in 22 arrests and more than $100,000 worth of property that was stolen and recovered by Columbus police. 

Customers have taken to Twitter to vent their frustration against the faulty toys.

There have been reports of three motor vehicle thefts in Eufaula since Dec. 21. During the Christmas weekend, all of the vehicles were recovered and several arrests were made in connection with the thefts.

By MARIA ZAMUDIO For The Associated Press Newly widowed, Kay McCowen quit her job, sold her house, applied for Social Security and retired to Mexico. It was a move she and her husband, Mel, had discussed…