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Piedmont Accident at Indian Mountain ATV Park Leaves Two Dead, Seven Injured

2 killed, 7 injured in Piedmont ATV park accident

PIEDMONT, AL – Two people were killed and seven others were injured following an accident at Indian Mountain ATV Park on Saturday. According to the Cherokee County Coroner’s Office, one victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Four others were airlifted to area hospitals, and one of those victims later died. Four additional victims were […]

Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office Requests Public Help in Solving Recent Property Crimes

Crime-Stoppers

Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating recent property crimes and is calling on the public for help. By encouraging community involvement, the Sheriff’s Office hopes to improve public safety and hold those accountable for these criminal activities. Incident 1: Sometime between August 17th and August 18th a business was broken […]

ALEA Urges Safety on Roads and Waterways for Labor Day

Score Big with Safety This Labor Day Weekend On the Road and Water

MONTGOMERY – As Alabamians prepare to celebrate Labor Day weekend and enjoy the first major weekend of college football, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is reminding everyone to “Score Big with Safety” both on the road and on the water. Troopers from ALEA’s Highway Patrol and Marine Patrol Divisions will be increasing their presence […]

Ohatchee Residents Involved in Neely Henry Lake Boating Incident

Marine-Related Incident -- Neely Henry Lake

Ohatchee, AL – A single-vessel boating incident on Neely Henry Lake in Ohatchee, within Calhoun County, Friday evening, August 29, resulted in injuries to three juveniles. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division, the incident occurred at approximately 5:15 p.m. Authorities reported that Anthony W. Musselman, 65, of Ohatchee, was operating a […]

Fifty-Two Gadsden State Athletes Earn NJCAA All-Academic Honors

Gadsden State Cardinal athletes, teams honored by NJCAA

GADSDEN, AL – Fifty-two Gadsden State Community College student-athletes have been named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Academic Teams for the 2024-25 academic year. The distinction highlights student-athletes across the country for their achievements in the classroom while balancing athletic commitments. In addition to individual recognition, the NJCAA awards the Academic Team […]