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Local Bessemer Assistant District Attorney body found in Logan Martin Lake after fatal boat fall

Samuel Perkins Lead Reporter Willam R. North was a highly respected veteran atteorney who served in the Bessemer district atteroneys office for over 30 years. He worked spefically in the cutoff division of the Bessemer circut court dealing primarily with felony perocusctions, and various civil cases for the West Jefferson County area. On Sunday Afternoon, North was acting as a spotter for a sailboat race near the Pell City Sail Club. He attempted to step from a sailbot to an

Judge to Decide Whether Tommy Tuberville’s Residency Lawsuit Can Move Forward

Katie Thompson Junior Reporter A judge is expected to decide whether a legal challenge to Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for Alabama governor can move forward. The lawsuit centers on Alabama’s constitutional requirement that candidates for governor have lived in the state for at least seven years before taking office. The case does not determine whether Tuberville is eligible to run but instead addresses whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the challenge. While o

Jun 301 min read

Meteorologist Nick Gunter announces departure from WSFA

Samuel Perkins Lead Reporter This morning, popular morning meteorologist Nick Gunter officially announced his departure from Montgomery's WSFA 12 News. Nick has been a morning and midday meteorologist at WFSA for nearly five years. He was very integral to the weather and community in central Alabama, reporting live on the scene of storms and using various digital platforms for updates on the weather. On the air Nick stated, "I was offered an opportunity that was very difficul

Jun 291 min read

Four star quaterback places University of Alabama in his top three choices

Samuel Perkins Lead Reporter Four-star quarterback Kingston Preyear narrows his schools down to just three according to Rivals: Alabama, Vanderbilt, and Florida. He is set to make a commitment on July 10th, with Alabama being favored and predicted as his pick. Kingston is a rising high school junior and will join the 2028 lineup at his chosen college. Preyear is an extremely talented quarterback who would be a great addition to the Alabama Crimson Tide 2028 lineup. Standing a

Jun 292 min read

Local Bessemer Assistant District Attorney body found in Logan Martin Lake after fatal boat fall

Samuel Perkins Lead Reporter Willam R. North was a highly respected veteran atteorney who served in the Bessemer district atteroneys office for over 30 years. He worked spefically in the cutoff division of the Bessemer circut court dealing primarily with felony perocusctions, and various civil cases for the West Jefferson County area. On Sunday Afternoon, North was acting as a spotter for a sailboat race near the Pell City Sail Club. He attempted to step from a sailbot to an

Jun 291 min read

Sports

Four star quaterback places University of Alabama in his top three choices

Samuel Perkins Lead Reporter Four-star quarterback Kingston Preyear narrows his schools down to just three according to Rivals: Alabama, Vanderbilt, and Florida. He is set to make a commitment on July 10th, with Alabama being favored and predicted as his pick. Kingston is a rising high school junior and will join the 2028 lineup at his chosen college. Preyear is an extremely talented quarterback who would be a great addition to the Alabama Crimson Tide 2028 lineup. Standing a