A university student by the name of James Nichols, hailing from Ohatchee, Alabama, has been reported missing for over a week. According to reliable sources from the Jacksonville State University police department, the search for Nichols has engaged officials across the East Coast. Nichols, a student at Jacksonville State University, has not been seen since the morning of … [Read more...] about East Coast Joins Search as Jacksonville State Student Missing Over a Week
Alabama
After 31 Years on Death Row, Alabama Man Wins Chance at New Trial
A man from Alabama, who has been on death row for over three decades, has been granted a new trial by a federal judge. Christopher Barbour, now 56, is viewed with fresh eyes as recent DNA tests question his 1992 murder conviction. Mr. Barbour's case is a complex one, one that involves a recanted confession, a claim of police coercion, and newly uncovered evidence that could … [Read more...] about After 31 Years on Death Row, Alabama Man Wins Chance at New Trial
Alabama Child Dies in Hot Car, State Human Resources Contractor Under Fire
A 3-year-old boy has died after being left unattended in a vehicle while under the care of a contractor for the Alabama Department of Human Resources. This tragic incident occurred on July 22nd in Birmingham, Alabama. The victim has been identified as Katerrius Sparks from Bessemer. Reports indicate that Birmingham police were dispatched to the 1500 block of Pine Tree Drive … [Read more...] about Alabama Child Dies in Hot Car, State Human Resources Contractor Under Fire
Georgia Fire Chief Killed While Assisting Driver in Alabama Deer Collision
Authorities in rural Alabama have announced that they will charge one man with murder after he allegedly shot and killed a Georgia Fire Chief who was trying to help a stranded driver on the road when he approached his house Sunday night. WRBL reported that the driver hit a deer but was unable to call for assistance due to poor service on his cell phone. James Bartholomew … [Read more...] about Georgia Fire Chief Killed While Assisting Driver in Alabama Deer Collision
