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Just In: A woman whose unborn baby was killed in a 2018 Pleasant Grove shooting has now been indicted in the death. Charges against the shooter have been dismissed.
A woman just called Hoover police and said someone has been coming into her home and switching out her clothes for smaller clothes…I feel ya girl, I really do
Carlee Russell’s mom says a family member was on the phone with her when she stopped on I459 to check on a child. That person heard Russell scream and then didn’t hear her again. New details from Talitha Russell
Breaking: Hoover police say a man killed in the Galleria shooting by officer gunfire may have been involved in some aspect of the altercation, he likely did not fire the rounds that struck the 18- year- old. Full Story coming.
To update, a female student is the fatality victim. Unconfirmed info from sources say 10th grade boy may have been showing off gun to girls and it discharged. Police haven’t confirmed.
THIRTY. SIX. YEARS.
36 years ago today, I started on this crazy journey at The Birmingham News. I had no idea what I was getting into or that I would still be roaming the streets all hours of the day and night at age 58. Here’s to however many more they’ll have me. 🥂
Breaking: Court records made public today state Michael Davis fired the deadly shots on the Strip in Tuscaloosa and Darius Miles provided the gun. Full story to follow
The Riverchase Galleria is paying for Royta Giles’ funeral. “I hear Black Lives Matter. How does it matter when you’re killing your own race?‘' his grandmom said. “Youre out here protesting and marching for (racism) but what about him?”
Sheriffs from around the state are en route to Lowndes County to help. "He was as fine a man you’ll ever find. He always had a kind word for everyone,'' said Calhoun Sheriff Matt Wade.
My one-week furloughcation begins tonight at midnight which means
It will be only one of a handful of times in 34 years that I can go to bed knowing no matter what happens, I won’t be getting up in the middle of the night to go somewhere.
Y’all hold the fort down for me 😎
Carlee Russell was booked into the Hoover City Jail a short time ago and released. Her attorney tells me she is charged with 2 misdemeanors of falsely reporting an incident and making a false statement to police.
Dude at scene: Oh my God, I've always wanted to meet you.
Me: Aww that's so sweet! I'm Carol, what's your name?
Dude: Eric. I watch you all the time.
Me: I'm not on TV.
Dude: Well not right now but you're about to be.
Me: I'm not on TV. I'm a print reporter.
Dude: What's that?
The reward for information leading to Carlee Russell’s safe return now stands at $58,260.95, Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama said Saturday night.
The agency has a link on its Facebook page for anyone interested in donating.
Patrick Stallworth and Derick Irisha Brown will be charged Wednesday with capital murder murder and kidnapping.
Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney’s body believed found in dumpster
A custom-tailored suit worn by Hoover police Chief Nick Derzis during a press conference on Carlee Russell's disappearance didn't go unnoticed by a fascinated internet. “The man has always been the definition of sartorial splendor.’’
Traffic is an absolute nightmare on US 280 as people are trying to get to the Grandview COVID -19 testing site. Police are trying to get traffic flowing but motorists say they’ve been inching on 459 and the 280 exit ramp for more than 30 minutes. More details to come from BPD