Area Breaking News
(BREAKING NEWS) F.S. Ervin Student pulls out gun in class
Chief Nikisha Gailes and the Pine Hill PD responded to a call from F.S. Ervin Elementary at approx. 9:30 this morning about a child with a gun. Authorities say the 12 year-old pulled out a small, B-B gun pistol to show to his friends. After being made aware, principal Florence Wiggins immediately contacted the police…
Read MoreDriver Crashes vehicle into Coast to Coast furniture (explanation)
(Official Press Release: Camden PD) The Camden Police Department has been contacted by multiple parties in reference to a video that was published on social media. We will take this opportunity to respond to concerns about the officers that passed a vehicle accident in route to another call. On 12-30-2018 Officers were performing crowd…
Read MoreJohn Merrill Begins Legal Action Against John Moton, Jr. and other campaign finance violators
Thursday, December 27, 2018 – MONTGOMERY – As authorized by Act 2015-495, which was passed by the Alabama Legislature in 2015, and went into effect with the start of the 2018 Election Cycle, the Office of the Secretary of State has initiated legal action in Montgomery County Circuit Court against candidates and their Principle Campaign Committee…
Read MoreHenry’s Red & White (and beloved forever) by Ethan Van Sice
It’s virtually impossible to visit the City of Camden without at least noticing Henry’s Red & White. Over the past 60 odd years, the iconic grocery store has become synonymous with the town. Even those who’ve never had the pleasure of stepping inside would be considered “gifted” to have overlooked the large, brick structure nestled…
Read MoreRoadside worker, 3 others injured in fiery crash
Traffic was backed up along Hwy 5 near the In & Out service-station in Pine Hill for several hours last Tuesday, after a severe 3-vehicle accident resulted in four people being injured. Pine Hill Police Chief Nikisha Gailes said that the driver of an 18-wheeler will be at fault after failing to yield to roadway…
Read MoreCrime Rises as Leaves Fall — An Editorial by Ethan Van Sice
By Ethan Van Sice With the recent surge of criminal activity we’ve been having, I couldn’t help but notice another familiar breeze coming through our office doors. Looking back over the archives, we’ve been reporting major crimes with astounding frequency, more-so than any other time of the year, during the months of September and…
Read More(BREAKING NEWS: Tuesday 2 p.m.) Inmate escapes on foot
An inmate that was being housed at the Prince Arnold Detention Center escaped custody this afternoon and is still at large. Eyewitnesses said officers were attempting to transport the inmate, who was being held on charges from Marengo County, when he took off towards Depot Street on foot. The individual is said to be wearing a…
Read More(BREAKING: Wednesday) Sexual Assault investigation underway in Camden
[Wilcox County, Al.] Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) are currently investigating a sexual assault in Camden, Al. at the request of Camden’s Police Chief John Matthews. It is still an ongoing investigation and no arrest have been made in this case. Anyone with information regarding this…
Read MoreThe Chip on our Shoulders (and our hearts, minds, and prayers)
By The Progressive Era staff To most outsiders, Wilcox County doesn’t seem like the ideal place to live. Only 10,719 people within the 907 square miles have actually chosen to do so, or maybe circumstances just left them sort of stranded here, a place that’s been rated the poorest county in Alabama. Begs the question,…
Read MoreAmerican War Hero John McCain dies after year-long battle with cancer
Arizona Sen. John McCain–after 30 years serving our Congress, defending our freedom as a Vietnam War prisoner, and inspiring the Republican nation as choice for President in the 2008 elections– has passed after fighting brain cancer for more than a year. He was 81 years old. McCain was diagnosed with brain cancer in July 2017.…
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