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Broad Dreams For Broad Street, Camden AL
An Editorial By Ethan Van Sice Small towns in rural America face many challenges when it comes to progress. Most are keen on the idea of growth, but the usual suspects tend to derail ideas before they can get off the ground. A poor economy, lack of political support, and meager infrastructural resources can be…
Read More(BREAKING: Thursday) Second Arrest Made in Connection to Pine Wood Shooting
Another arrest has been made in connection to Sunday’s shooting of a Camden man. Jon’Darrius Amar Murphy, 19, has been charged with Murder. Local authorities say more arrests are possible. More details will be available in next week’s edition of The Era
Read MoreBREAKING: Suspect In Custody After Pine Wood Apartments Shooting
Sunday, January 27 at approximately 8 p.m., the Camden PD received a call of “shots fired” from 1832 Camden Bypass, Pine Wood Apartments. Upon arrival, police found a B/M deceased in the parking lot with apparent gunshot wounds. State investigators were called in to review the scene. The victim was identified as Eddie Lloyd, of Camden.…
Read More(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…
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