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Search underway for missing boater on Lake Guntersville
6+ hour, 53+ min ago (135+ words) WBMA Multiple agencies are searching for a missing boater after a marine-related incident Sunday afternoon on Lake Guntersville in Marshall County. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, 25-year-old Jeremiah Gamble of Tallassee was onboard a 24-foot 2023 Bentley Legacy pontoon…...
Manhunt underway on I-65 in Calera
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (91+ words) Manhunt underway in Calera on I-65 WBMA Manhunt underway in Calera on I-65 A manhunt is underway in Calera after a patrol unit spotted a vehicle reported stolen in Tennessee. The Calera Police Department (CPD) turned on their lights and siren to…...
Calera Police capture manhunt suspect thanks to citizen tip
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (215+ words) A citizen tip brought an end to a Calera manhunt. After the tip came in around 11 p. m. , night shift patrol with the Calera Police Department (CPD) captured the unnamed suspect in the woods near a local gas station. CPD became aware…...
WALKER COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT ELECTION
1+ week, 5+ day ago (155+ words) Severe storms expected today with central/southwest areas facing tornado risk. Hail, damaging winds, and flooding rain also possible. Walker County voters will decide May 19 who will lead the county's schools, with incumbent Superintendent Dr. Dennis Willingham facing Cordova Elementary…...
14-year-old boy located after reported missing on UA campus
1+ week, 6+ day ago (89+ words) University of Alabama police seek help locating missing 14-year-old'WBMA 14-year-old boy located after reported missing on UA campus TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBMA) " University of Alabama police said a 14-year-old who was reported missing after he was last seen near the UA…...
Search underway for missing Oneonta man
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (175+ words) ONEONTA, Ala. (WBMA) " Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a missing Blount County man last seen over the weekend. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, 28-year-old Atom Eli was reported missing after he was last seen…...
Police search for missing 8-year-old boy with autism in Cleburne County
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (284+ words) FRUITHURST, Ala. (WBMA) " An 8-year-old child reported missing Saturday in Cleburne County has been found safe following a large, multi-agency search effort, according to the Cleburne County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were dispatched to a home on County Road 490 in the…...
Oxford Fire Department gets familiar with new fire equipment for your safety
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (146+ words) WBMA The Oxford Fire Department (OFD) has been training with new equipment to keep you safer. Over the last few shifts, crew have gotten familiar with how to use their new EV fire blankets, an important tool for managing electric…...
Missing 16-year-old Madison Fields' parents ask for help
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (123+ words) It's been more than 3 weeks since 16-year-old Madison Fields was last seen by her parents, or by anyone. What started as a search for a missing teen in Colerain Township, Ohio has shifted to an FBI investigation into the dark…...
Southside Police looking for missing teen believed to be in danger
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (118+ words) WBMA Armstrong talks with Christian Davis, Cincinnati Parent Empowerment Network and Philip Derow former Board member at New Albany Public School The Southside Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a missing teen who is believed to be…...