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Suspect Fleeing Shooting Strikes 12-Year-Old in Birmingham Hit-and-Run
BIRMINGHAM, AL – A 12-year-old boy was critically injured Saturday night in a hit-and-run incident in Ensley, after being struck by a vehicle fleeing the scene of a shooting. The incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. on the 2400 block of Avenue D. Witnesses reported that shots were fired in the area, prompting the suspect to…
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From Alabama’s Funeral Parlor to the Wrestling Ring: The Hauntingly Hilarious Rise of Paul Bearer!
In a quiet funeral parlor nestled in Mobile, Alabama, there was a mortician named William Moody. But this was no ordinary mortician. His hands, skilled in the art of preparing bodies for their final rest, were steady as he adjusted neckties and brushed out funeral flowers. He had an eerie way of talking to the…
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Alabama Man Sentenced for Threatening Election Workers, Raising Concerns Ahead of 2024 Election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Weeks before the 2024 election, an Alabama man was sentenced to 30 months in prison for threatening violence against Arizona election officials after last year’s primaries, a case that underscores the nation’s growing anxieties over election safety and unproven claims of voter fraud that continue to fuel conspiracy theories. Brian Ogstad, 60,…
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“Duck Hunter Shoots Angel” Takes Flight in Birmingham: A Theatrical Delight
This November, Birmingham’s Theatre Downtown is set to charm audiences with Mitch Albom’s “Duck Hunter Shoots Angel,” a play that promises both laughter and introspection. Directed by local talents Mike Cunliffe and Jesse Byron, this production showcases the vibrant and dynamic theater community that Birmingham has to offer. With its unique blend of humor and…
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Birmingham Police Chief to Retire, Closing Out High-Paid Career Amid Violence and Political Tensions
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond will step down on November 29, marking the end of a 26-year career amid intense political and community scrutiny. His annual salary of $179,382, well above the national average for police chiefs, underscores the position’s high stakes in a city grappling with violent crime. Since taking the…
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Parent Fatally Shot by Officer in Sardis School Drop-Off Line
SARDIS, Ala. — A parent was fatally shot by an officer Wednesday morning during a disturbance in the drop-off line at Sardis Middle School, according to authorities. The Etowah County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident occurred just before 8 a.m. as children were being dropped off for school. Initial reports indicate that officers responded…
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