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T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News | April 30, 2026 TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A 15-year-old Tuscaloosa teen battling a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer has been cleared to travel to California for a potentially life-saving treatment, offering renewed hope to his family after months of uncertainty. Will Roberts has been fighting stage 4 osteosarcoma since his diagnosis in January 2025. The disease, known for its rapid progression, has continued to spread despit

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News | April 30, 2026 GADSDEN, Ala. — A dramatic Tuesday morning crash sent an 18-wheeler tanker truck off the J. Herbert Meighan Bridge and into the Coosa River, prompting a large-scale emergency response and environmental cleanup effort involving agencies from across the region. The incident occurred Tuesday, April 28, when the tanker truck traveling along Meighan Boulevard on U.S. Highway 431 left the roadway, crashed through t

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Breaking News | April 30, 2026 DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — A Wednesday evening crash on Interstate 59 has claimed the life of an Ider man, according to authorities. Image from DeKalb County EMA The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reported that the crash occurred at approximately 5:20 p.m. on April 29 near DeKalb County Road 140, roughly one mile south of the Georgia state line. Alvin D. Benefield, 62, of Ider, was fatally injured when

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Front Page | April 30, 2026 CENTRE, Ala. — A teacher at Cherokee County High School has been arrested following an investigation by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, investigators were notified of a potential situation involving a teacher at Cherokee County High School. Following that investigation, deputies arrested 25-year-old Billy Stephen Turner, charging him with one count of t

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Community News | April 22, 2026 CENTRE, Ala. — Families across the community are invited to come together this Saturday for a day full of fun, connection, and valuable resources as three exciting events take place in Centre. The FREE Family Resource Festival will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Richard Lindsey Arena on the Gadsden State Cherokee Campus. Hosted by the Children’s Policy Council, the festival

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News | Top News | April 21, 2026 PIEDMONT, Ala. — New details have emerged following a heartbreaking tragedy late Friday night that has shaken the Piedmont community. Katheryn Aliceanna Bigbee, remembered as a bright and joyful young girl. (Photo provided by family) Authorities have identified the victim as 10-year-old Katheryn Aliceanna Bigbee. Calhoun County Coroner Pat Brown confirmed the young victim died from multiple

Headline image created using AI-enhanced design tools from an original photograph for visual presentation purposes. TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Political News ATTALLA, Ala. — Jesse Battles has announced he will continue his campaign for Alabama Senate District 10 as an independent candidate following his removal from the Republican primary ballot. In a statement released to the public, Battles said his campaign has been built through direct conversations w