FL fugitive arrested
A Sand Rock man said to be a wanted sex offender is in the Cherokee County Detention Center. Sheriff Jeff Shaver said 52-year-old James Drake Ward was arrested on a fugitive from justice warrant from the state of Florida. Ward allegedly violated his probation for lewd and lascivious molestation.
[+] Read MoreHazardous weather outlook
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for north Alabama, including Marshall and DeKalb counties. Thunderstorms are expected to increase in coverage this afternoon with the most widespread activity along and west of Interstate 65. A few marginally severe storms are possible, producing wind gusts up to 60 miles an hour, quarter-sized hail and perhaps a brief
[+] Read MorePowerball jumps again
Alabama residents have more motivation to cross state lines to buy Powerball tickets in Georgia or Tennessee. The Multi-State Lottery Association announced Thursday that a nationwide surge in sales had increased the jackpot by 75-million dollars to 550 million dollars. A lump-sum payout would be worth 350-million. The next drawing is tomorrow night.
[+] Read MoreEtowah County jail escapee
A man jailed on theft and burglary charges escaped from the Etowah County Detention Center just after four o’clock this morning. 30-year-old Justin Wade Hopkins of Collinsville was last seen wearing tan jail pants and a t-shirt. If you see Hopkins, notify police.
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