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Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett at the Turning Point USA All-American Halftime Show. Photos courtesy of Turning Point USA. TWLN Staff Writer | The Weekly Ledger News | Entertainment Desk While Bad Bunny delivered a headline Super Bowl LX halftime at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, conservative organization Turning Point USA offered an alternative broadcast that carved out its own cultural moment on Sunday evening, Feb. 8. Turning Point USA’s

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Weather Update NORTHEAST ALABAMA — Several large areas of light rain are moving across North and East Alabama early this morning, bringing a damp start to the day for much of the region. Meanwhile, the southwestern portion of the state remains dry. Forecasters say most of the steady rainfall will gradually move out by this afternoon, with only a few spotty showers lingering across the southern counties. Despite the wet morning,

RIO RICO, Ariz. — A person detained for questioning in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie was later released from custody, according to multiple media reports. Authorities said the individual was detained Tuesday during a traffic stop south of Tucson. The detention came hours after the FBI released surveillance video showing a masked individual wearing what appeared to be a handgun holster outside Guthrie’s front door on the night she vanished. Law enforceme

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — Two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a Jacksonville man who had been reported missing for several weeks, according to authorities. Records from the Talladega County Jail show that Jesse Austin Heald, 34, was booked Friday on charges of capital murder and robbery. Jail records also indicate that Tiffani Renee Nichol, 35, was charged with murder and robbery.

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Community News CENTRE, Ala. - The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to attend the upcoming Little Black Dress Scholarship Event, a special evening dedicated to supporting local education. The event will be held on March 5, 2026, at Dry Creek Chapel, and will serve as a fundraiser benefiting a scholarship for a Cherokee County student attending Gadsden State Community College. Guests will enjoy an elegant eve

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | State News MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Gov. Kay Ivey voiced support for a package of utility-related legislation as the House Committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure advanced measures aimed at addressing energy costs and regulatory oversight. During Tuesday’s committee meeting, lawmakers considered House Bill 403, House Bill 399, and House Bill 392, collectively referred to by supporters as part of an Affordability Prot

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News GADSDEN, Ala. — Authorities are investigating after a man’s body was discovered in the Coosa River Saturday morning. Photo: A man’s body was recovered from the Coosa River Saturday morning, February 7. According to Chief Josh Morgan of the Etowah County Sheriff’s Office, Gadsden Police and Fire personnel responded on Saturday, Feb. 7, following reports of a possible person in the river. Officials say the body was locat