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Suspect Identified After Self-Inflicted Gunshot During Negotiations T.L. Sullivan - TWLN Staff Report | The Weekly Ledger News | March 12, 2026 RAINSVILLE, Ala. — A multi-county police pursuit that began in Scottsboro ended Tuesday morning in a tense standoff at Rainsville Crossing after a suspect driving a stolen vehicle fired a gun inside the car and shot himself, authorities said. The DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency issued a public safety alert earlier in the mo

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Local Community News | March 12, 2026 GADSDEN, Ala. — Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate following a reported medical emergency on Wednesday afternoon at the Etowah County Detention Center. According to Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton, correctional staff were notified of a medical emergency involving an inmate at approximately 12:37 p.m. when the inmate’s cellmate alerted a unit officer inside the facilit

Malaki Ray Sipsy, 21, of Centre(Image courtesy of Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.) T.L. Sullivan - TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Local News | March 12, 2026 CENTRE, Ala. — A Centre man has been arrested and is facing more than 120 charges following an investigation into the alleged possession and attempted possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Centre Police Department. Authorities say Malaki Ray Sipsy, 21, of Centre, was taken into cu

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Local Community News | March 11, 2026 CENTRE, Ala. — Registration is now open for the Cherokee County Youth Football League’s 2026 football and cheerleading season, offering young athletes across the county the opportunity to participate in the upcoming fall season. Registration will run from March 9 through May 31, 2026, and is open to children based on their age as of July 31, 2026. Participants may not be entering the 7th grade. Le

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Community News | March 10, 2026 SAND ROCK, Ala. — Excitement is building in the Sand Rock community as organizers prepare to launch the town’s first-ever Youth Football Program, giving young athletes the opportunity to compete, build teamwork skills, and be part of a brand-new tradition for local youth sports. Registration for the inaugural season of Sand Rock Youth Football will begin Saturday, March 14 at 12:00 p.m., with a second si

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News | March 10, 2026 ROME, Ga. — A Rome man known locally for his work advocating for children has been arrested and charged with numerous felony offenses, including sexual extortion and forgery, according to law enforcement officials. Authorities say Scott Alan Sherwin, 64, of Rome, was taken into custody last week at his residence after warrants were issued in Bartow County. Sherwin is facing 15 counts of sexual extortion

Fuel prices are displayed at a pump at a gas station in Baltimore, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) TWLN Staff Writer | The Weekly Ledger News | Regional News | March 10, 2026 ALABAMA — Drivers across Alabama are beginning to feel the sting at the pump once again as fuel prices climb sharply, driven by escalating global tensions and surging crude oil costs tied to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. According to AAA Alabama, the average price for a

TWLN Weather Desk | The Weekly Ledger News | Weather Update | March 10, 2026 NORTHEAST ALABAMA — Residents across Alabama can expect a warm and spring-like day today as temperatures climb well above seasonal averages, but forecasters warn that a round of potentially strong thunderstorms could move into parts of the state Wednesday evening. Warm and Pleasant Tuesday Most communities across Alabama will see afternoon temperatures rise into the 80 to 85 degree range today under

TWLN Staff reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area Community News | March 10, 2026 FORT PAYNE, Ala. — With spring just around the corner, the City of Fort Payne is encouraging residents to begin preparing their yards for seasonal cleanup as city brush trucks begin making their routine rounds throughout the community. City officials say the service helps residents dispose of common yard debris and bulky household items while keeping neighborhoods clean and safe during the spr

Jeffrey Owen (Image courtesy of Calhoun County Sheriff's Office) TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News | March 10, 2026 CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala. — A former substitute teacher in Calhoun County is facing two counts of sexual abuse following allegations involving students during the 2021–2022 school year. Sheriff Falon Hurst confirmed that Jeffrey Owen was employed through a third-party agency that provides substitute teachers and was not directly employed by th

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Local News | March 9, 2026 CEDAR BLUFF, Ala. —A multi-agency inspection conducted at a Weiss Mart Motel and convenience store Friday resulted in the discovery of suspected illegal substances, the seizure of a liquor license, the temporary closure of two businesses, and the arrest of one individual. According to the Cedar Bluff Police Department, officers conducted an inspection on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Weiss Mart Motel an

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Local News | March 9, 2026 CENTRE, Ala. — A second suspect connected to a December 2025 armed robbery and subsequent police chase that ended in a crash in Centre has now been taken into custody after months on the run. Alric Gabriel Crawford, 23 of Centre. (Image courtesy of Floyd County Sheriff’s Office) Authorities report that 23-year-old Alric Gabriel Crawford of Centre was recently arrested in Floyd County, Georgia, where he

TWLN Staff Report | The Weekly Ledger News | Local News | March 9, 2026 SAND ROCK, Ala. — An ongoing narcotics investigation led to the execution of a search warrant Monday morning, March 2, at a residence on County Road 50 in the Sand Rock community, resulting in two arrests. Deputies and investigators with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, along with officers from the Leesburg Police Department, carried out the search as part of the continuing investigation. According

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Local News | March 9, 2026 Seized weapons, drugs and drug paraphernalia. (Image courtesy of Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office) SPRING GARDEN, Ala. — A joint law enforcement operation in the Spring Garden community resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of a significant quantity of suspected methamphetamine following the execution of a search warrant on Wednesday, March 4. According to officials with the Cherokee County Sher

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Local News | March 9, 2026 SAND ROCK, Ala. — Two individuals were transported to medical facilities in Rome, Georgia, following an RZR accident Friday evening on a trail just off County Road 48 near Sand Rock. According to emergency response reports, the single-vehicle accident involving a Razor-style off-road vehicle was reported at approximately 7:40 p.m. The occupants of the vehicle were identified as two males, ages 22 and 1

When Simply Not Giving Up Is Spiritual Victory Bro. David Woodard | The Weekly Ledger News | Faith & Inspiration Column | March 9, 2026 You’re still standing… and that’s not small. That’s warfare. People don’t see the fight it took just to get out of bed. To show up. To smile. To build anyway. To still believe after what tried to break you. But Jesus saw it all. The moment you worshiped with tears running down your face. The moment you prayed when you had no words. The moment

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News CENTRE, Ala. — Two individuals were transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle accident on Monday evening on West Main Street. The crash occurred at approximately 5:10 p.m. at 1470 West Main Street, in front of Pic n’ Sav. Emergency personnel from the Centre Fire Department, Centre Police Department, and Atrium Floyd EMS responded to the scene. At this time, no additional details regarding the cause of the acc

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — A former Henagar police officer pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of attempted dissemination of obscene material as part of a negotiated plea agreement. Joshua Min Kwon, 40, was originally arrested in early 2025 and charged with five counts of disseminating obscene material. Following his arrest, Kwon was immediately terminated from his position with the Henagar Police Department. According to c

Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton speaking to a group of young student leaders part of a hands-on civic learning experience designed to introduce students to local government operations. (Photo courtesy of Etowah County Chamber) T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Area Community News ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. — Sheriff Jonathon Horton recently welcomed a group of young student leaders to the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office as part of a hands-on civic learning experience de

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News ROME, Ga. — Community members and local officials form Rome gathered Wednesday, February 18, to celebrate the official groundbreaking of a new pump track at Ridge Ferry Park, marking the beginning of an exciting recreational addition for residents of all ages. Construction is now underway, and early progress is already visible as the track begins to take shape. Project organizers note that, pending favorable weather conditio