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Anniston Firefighters Rescue Trapped Resident in Structure Fire
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (111+ words) ANNISTON, Ala. (WBMA) - Anniston firefighters rescued a trapped resident during a structure fire Saturday in the area of 7th Street and Knox Avenue, according to the Anniston Fire Department. Fire officials said multiple units responded to the scene and found a…...
Anniston police chief announces retirement effective January 8
3+ week, 5+ day ago (157+ words) Anniston Police Chief Nick Bowles has announced his retirement after a distinguished 25-year career with the department. In a Facebook post, Bowles expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the City of Anniston, stating, "It has been a great…...
Quick-thinking family member helps thwart Christmas Eve assault in Tuscaloosa
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (135+ words) A woman was abducted at gunpoint from a Quick Stop on Hargrove Road in the early hours of Christmas Eve, but a family member's quick actions and the Tuscaloosa Police Department's swift response led to an arrest. The victim was…...
Tuscaloosa offers free Christmas tree recycling and holiday garbage drop-off
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (91+ words) The City of Tuscaloosa is providing free recycling for live Christmas trees and greenery until Jan. 6. Recycling will be at the Curry Environmental Services Facility, located at 3440 Reese Phifer Ave. Residents can drop off greenery at any time, ensuring it…...
Firefighters contain blaze at former Goodyear plant in Gadsden
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (201+ words) GADSDEN, Ala. (WBMA) " Gadsden firefighters contained a fire Saturday morning at the former Goodyear plant, now leased by renewable energy logistics company Takkion. According to the city, crews responded to the back side of the sprawling industrial property earlier Saturday…...
Two men charged with capital murder in connection to bodies found in Tuscaloosa in October
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (94+ words) Two men have been arrested and charged in connection to the deaths of Terrance Smith and Erik Bradley Thomas.Smith and Thomas were found in October, 2025.The Tu ... President Donald Trump gives an Oval Office announcement on a plan to…...
Fire destroys Tuscaloosa county home, community rallies for Christmas aid
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (182+ words) A fire broke out early Tuesday morning in the Woodland Lake Rd and Teddy Dr area of Tuscaloosa County, engulfing a home in flames. The Lakeview Fire Department (LFD) responded at 3:11 a.m., finding the structure heavily involved with fire on all…...
Tuscaloosa man arrested for attempted murder after domestic shooting
2+ mon, 12+ hour ago (126+ words) Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a shooting on the 8800 block of Old Marion Road on Nov. 25 at approximately 11:45 p.m.They found a 43-year-old ... Tuscaloosa man arrested for attempted murder after domestic shooting Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a shooting…...
Crews respond to Gadsden fire, one evaluated, no further injuries
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (155+ words) A commercial building fire broke out this morning at Top Tier Trailers in Gadsden, prompting a swift response from multiple agencies.The Ballplay Bend Fire Dep ... Commercial fire contained in Gadsden, one person evaluated at the scene A commercial building…...
Local churches unite to provide free heaters and blankets for seniors in Gadsden
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (108+ words) Dynamic Outreach Ministries and Brunna Valley Baptist Church are teaming together for a heater and blanket giveaway next Wednesday. Dynamic Outreach Ministries and Brunna Valley Baptist Church are teaming together for a heater and blanket giveaway next Wednesday. The two…...