WALKER COUNTY, Ala. — Betty Jo Cooley, a former corrections officer, is set to plead guilty to falsifying records in a case involving inmate mistreatment at the Walker County Jail. The incident occurred on September 26, 2022, when Officer Joshua Connor Jones used excessive force against a pre-trial detainee. Cooley admitted to fabricating reports to…

LEEDS, Ala. — In a major crackdown on organized crime, five men from New York have been arrested in Leeds, Alabama, on charges of human trafficking and identity fraud. The arrests mark a significant development in a complex investigation that has drawn attention to the use of vulnerable individuals in criminal enterprises. According to authorities,…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A routine training mission turned deadly on October 25 when a Tennessee National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crashed along Alabama Highway 53, killing both crew members. The UH-60 Black Hawk, known for its versatility and power, was conducting a flight operation when it suddenly plummeted, erupting in flames upon impact in the…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey’s recent decision to send 275 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border has raised criticism, with some arguing the move prioritizes political posturing over Alabama’s immediate needs. Though Ivey claims that “every state has become a border state” under current federal immigration policies, critics question whether this deployment…

OPELIKA, Ala. — Timothy Lincoln, 42, was taken into custody after allegedly threatening to detonate a bomb at an Ulta Beauty store in Opelika, Alabama. The incident unfolded on Saturday afternoon, causing panic among shoppers and staff. Witnesses reported that Lincoln entered the store visibly agitated, claiming he had explosives and demanding everyone leave immediately.…

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…