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Bro. David Woodard | The Weekly Ledger News | Faith & Inspiration Column You got hammered at the bar on Saturday but came to church on Sunday… You can sit with me. You’re right where you need to be. You’re a drug addict but came to church on Sunday… You can sit with me. You’re right where you need to be. You’re divorced and the last church you attended condemned you for it… You can sit with me. You’re right where you need to be. You’ve had an abortion and it’s slowly eating a

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News - Weather CALHOUN & CLEBURNE COUNTIES, Ala. — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Calhoun and Cleburne counties as forecasters warn of potentially dangerous winter weather expected to impact the region this weekend. The watch is in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon, with meteorologists forecasting a period of heavy mixed precipitation that could include snow, sleet, and f

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News SUMMERVILLE, Ga . — Fire crews battled an intense blaze Tuesday evening that destroyed Henry’s BBQ, a longtime and well-known restaurant located at 10757 Commerce Street in Summerville, Ga. Firefighters arrived to find the building fully engulfed, working aggressively to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures. Summerville Police Chief and Public Safety Director Brian Ozment confirmed

Local agencies review forecasts, coordinate response plans, and urge residents to stay weather-aware. T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Local Weather CENTRE, Ala. — The Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) convened a winter weather planning meeting Thursday morning, January 22, at the Cherokee County Administrative Building, bringing together local government officials, emergency responders, utility representatives, and department heads to review the late

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Community News GADSDEN, Ala. – The Fall Semester 2025 President’s List at Gadsden State Community College was released by President Alan Smith. Full-time students who earn a semester grade point average of 4.0 and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of college-level work are named to the President’s List. They are: Albertville – Gustavo Casillas, Micaela Garcia, Rilck Kensly Jean Paul, Bryan Lara Benitez, Eduardo Ramirez, Kenyan Smit

Ozark Police Officer Dylan Griffin uncovered over 80 gallons of illegally distilled moonshine during a traffic stop on Jan. 9. (Ozark Criminal Investigations Bureau) TWLN Staff Writer | The Weekly Ledger News | State News DOTHAN, Ala. —A routine traffic stop earlier this month led to a significant illegal alcohol seizure after law enforcement officers discovered more than 80 gallons of moonshine inside a vehicle traveling through southeast Alabama. According to the Ozark C

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News GADSDEN, Ala . — The Gadsden Police Department has provided an update regarding a previously reported fraud investigation involving two individuals whose images were released to the public. According to authorities, after further investigation, the individuals pictured have been identified and cleared of any wrongdoing. Police confirmed that neither individual is connected to the fraud-related incidents under investigat

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Local News SPRING CREEK, Ala. — One person was injured after an intense house fire tore through a residence in the Spring Creek community during the early morning hours of Wednesday, prompting a multi-department emergency response. Fire officials said crews were dispatched before sunrise to a structure fire in the 300 block of County Road 573, also known as Sandy Shores. Firefighters from the Spring Creek, Ellisville, and McCord’

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News Update per GDPD 01/21/2026: “After further investigation, the individuals in these photos have been cleared of any wrongdoing. We remain thankful for your help and support. This couldn't have been accomplished without your help.” GADSDEN, Ala. — The Gadsden Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance as investigators work to identify two individuals believed to be connected to fraud-related incidents current

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Weather Update NORTH ALABAMA — Forecasters are closely monitoring the potential for a winter weather event that could impact portions of Alabama and the Deep South this weekend, according to the latest global weather model guidance. New model runs continue to show a strong signal for winter storm conditions across parts of the region, particularly affecting the northern half of Alabama between Saturday morning and early Sunday. W

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit, working in partnership with the United States Marshals Service, has assisted in the arrest of two fugitives wanted on serious charges who were found living in DeKalb County in recent weeks. On Thursday, December 18, 2025, investigators with the DeKalb County Drugs and Major Crimes Unit responded to a residence on County Road 764 in Henagar to assist Deput

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. — A man is dead following an officer-involved shooting Sunday morning in Marshall County, prompting an independent investigation by state authorities. According to officials with the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched alongside Guntersville Police to a domestic-related call on Meadowbrook Drive, near the Blount County line along Highway 79 South. Upon arrival, law enforcemen

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Local News CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ala. — A quick response by local deputies led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of a Centre woman following a suspicious vehicle call in the Sand Valley community. According to authorities, deputies were dispatched to the area of County Road 63 and County Road 540 after receiving a report of a suspicious vehicle. When deputies arrived on scene, they found the vehicle unoccupied. Shortl

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A Tuscaloosa woman has been charged with multiple offenses after authorities say she provided false information to police following the accidental shooting of a juvenile during the filming of a TikTok video. According to court records, Sanchessica Fields is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, giving a false name to law enforcement, obstructing governmental operations, and tampering with physical evid

TWLN Staff Report | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ala. — A St. Clair County man was found deceased Friday morning after authorities discovered a vehicle submerged in the Coosa River near Riverbend Road. According to Riverside Mayor Rusty Jessup, Riverside Police responded to a report of a car in the water at approximately 7:45 a.m. on Friday, January 16. Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle partially submerged and observed a body inside. The Pell Ci

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. — Funeral home directors in Etowah County report a growing number of unclaimed bodies, raising concerns about dignity, responsibility, and long-term solutions for those who pass away without family or friends stepping forward to make final arrangements. In many cases, the deceased are left at hospitals or funeral homes due to family estrangement, lack of contact, or financial hardship. West Gadsden F

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Local News CENTRE, Ala.  – The City of Centre is accepting applications for a part-time Police Officer. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, have a current Alabama driver's license, pass a background check, and must be certified through an APOSTC law enforcement academy. Applicants must apply at Centre City Hall at 635 Armory Road, Centre, Alabama on or before January 23, 2026. The City of Centre is an equal opportunity employe

By Bro. David Woodard | The Weekly Ledger News | Faith & Inspiration Column Failure is a shared human experience. No one walks the path of faith without stumbling along the way. Yet Scripture reminds us that failure is never the end of the story for those who belong to God. 1. It happens to us all Proverbs 24:16a The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. Perfection would be nice, but it won't happen this side of heaven. The godly trip. No one is immune to fa

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — In response to dangerously cold temperatures forecast across DeKalb County, Marked For Life Ministries, in partnership with the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency and local officials, will operate the DeKalb County Warming Station on Thursday, January 15, providing a safe and warm shelter for individuals in need. The warming station will open on Thursday and will remain operational as weather con

TWLN Staff Writer | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — Longtime Guntersville resident Randy Jones was officially sworn in Friday morning as a member of the Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors during a ceremony held inside the historic Guntersville Dam. The event drew a crowd of local leaders, community members, and TVA officials to the nearly 90-year-old facility, which stands as a symbol of progress and innovation in the Tennessee Valley. “It’