Tradegy

By Carol Robinson A woman found dead on the side of an Ensley road was killed in a dog attack, authorities announced Monday. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Sharon Kaye Billups Portis. […]

By Carol Robinson The wife of one of two men found dead after they were reported missing earlier this week said investigators believe the deaths may be a drug overdose. Braxton Thomas, 30, and Rico Tannehill, […]

By Warren Kulo A homeless mother and son hanged themselves behind a Dothan store Wednesday, the pair holding hands when their lifeless bodies were found. The mother was 80 and the son 55, according to Houston […]

By Carol Robinson  A mother of three killed Monday in a domestic shooting has now been identified. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as April Marie Britton. She was 37. Emell O. Peavy, 48, […]

By William Thornton Decatur police have arrested a woman in connection with the discovery Tuesday of the body of a newborn in a dumpster outside a business. According to Decatur police spokesperson Irene Cardenas-Martinez, officers conducted a […]

By William Thornton  A Lawrence County investigator testified Tuesday that a Moulton woman told police she shot her seven-year-old son in the head in August to send him “to Heaven” after hearing voices. A preliminary hearing for Shannon […]

By Carol Robinson  A 57-year-old man gunned down shortly after he left a Forestdale convenience store is being remembered for his work ethic, his humor, and his love for family. It was just over one week ago that […]

By William Thornton The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating the events leading up to a Decatur police officer shooting a man to death early Friday morning. According to Decatur police, the incident happened at about […]