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Multi-agency operation in Anniston nets arrests, drugs, and stolen guns
6+ hour, 9+ min ago (240+ words) A large, coordinated law enforcement operation in Anniston led to multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs and several firearms " including stolen weapons and one modified with a machinegun conversion device. On the morning of April 7, the Anniston Police…...
Police chase in Anniston leads to arrests tied to recent shooting incidents
6+ hour, 59+ min ago (291+ words) A police pursuit in Anniston has led to multiple arrests as investigators work to solve a series of recent shootings targeting homes and vehicles. The Anniston Police Department says it had received several reports of residences and cars being struck…...
University of Alabama President Voices Support for Trump College Sports Order
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (240+ words) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBMA) " The University of Alabama President Peter J. Mohler expressed support for Donald Trump's executive order Trump said is aimed at reforming collegiate athletics, calling it a step toward addressing growing challenges in the system. The order, signed Friday,…...
Gadsden Walmart shooting incident
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (558+ words) GADSDEN, Ala. (WBMA) " A routine stop for Easter groceries turned into a terrifying moment for one Gadsden man when gunfire broke out in a crowded Walmart parking lot. Police say the shooting happened Saturday afternoon after a dispute between two…...
Gadsden breaks ground on Phase 5 of their Sports Park improvement plan
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (226+ words) Phase 5 of Gadsden's new Sports Park broke ground Thursday, April 2. The Sports Park is a collaboration between the City of Gadsden and Gadsden State with aims to continue improving their premiere sports facility. Phase 5 sees the addition of a baseball…...
'They're vicious': Gadsden woman demands action after dog pack kills her pets
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1667+ words) GADSDEN, Ala. (WBMA) " Residents in one Gadsden neighborhood say they are living in fear after years of problems with a group of roaming dogs, a situation they say has escalated into deadly attacks on pets and growing concerns for human…...
Gadsden Fire Department tackles industrial fire at aluminum processing plant
1+ week, 3+ day ago (178+ words) WBMA Gadsden Fire Department (GFD) responded to yet another fire that's sprung up during the burn ban this weekend, March 27-29. Several engines were sent to handle the industrial fire at Tennessee Aluminum Processors. Industrial fires are serious problems for firefighters…...
Man injured in Tuscaloosa shooting after fight between women escalates, police say
3+ week, 1+ day ago (143+ words) Tuscaloosa police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday evening in the Colonial Hills area. Officers with the Tuscaloosa Police Department responded around 7: 20 p. m. on March 15 to a shooting call in the 500 block of 30th Avenue NE. When they arrived, they found…...
Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools'Elementary Principal Named National Distinguished Principal
4+ week, 10+ hour ago (285+ words) TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBMA) " The principal of Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools'Elementary was surprised Tuesday afternoon with one of the nation's top honors for elementary school leaders. Dr. Preeti Nichani learned she had been named a National Distinguished Principal during a gathering in…...
Grammy Winner Lauren Daigle Coming to Tuscaloosa This Summer
4+ week, 1+ day ago (193+ words) Today's primary threat will come from large hail thanks to steep lapse rates. Strong, gusty winds are likely with the heaver storms Tuscaloosa is getting a big name in music this summer. Award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle will take the stage…...