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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’

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Breaking: Area News MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for questioning in connection with a First-Degree Rape (strong arm) investigation. According to authorities, the alleged incident occurred in March 2024 but was not reported to law enforcement until May 2024, after the victim became aware that the assault had resulted in a pregnancy. Off

TWLN Staff Writer | The Weekly Ledger News | Nationwide News Verizon announced Wednesday night that it has resolved a widespread service outage that disrupted wireless voice and data services for customers across the United States and said it will provide compensation to those affected. “The outage has been resolved,” Verizon said in a statement. “If customers are still experiencing issues, we encourage them to restart their devices to reconnect to the network.” The telecommu

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Local News GADSDEN, Ala. — Gadsden is set to welcome a second Chick-fil-A, with city leaders approving plans for a new restaurant at a highly visible and strategic location along Alabama Highway 77. The Gadsden City Council voted Tuesday to approve an agreement with the fast-food chain to develop a restaurant on city-owned property at the intersection of Highway 77 and Airport Road, directly in front of Church of the Highlands. The sit

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — A single-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon claimed the life of a Wellington man, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The crash occurred at approximately 5:20 p.m. on January 13 along Alabama 204 near Lloyds Road, about five miles east of Jacksonville in Calhoun County. State Troopers said 32-year-old Sujit Ganguly was driving a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette when the vehicle left the roadway, s

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News NORTHWEST Ga. — Voters in Northwest Georgia are facing a crowded and fast-moving race as 22 candidates have officially qualified to seek the congressional seat once held by U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. With less than two months remaining before voters narrow the field, the race has quickly become one of the most competitive and closely watched contests in the region. The large number of candidates underscores the

TWLN Staff Writer | The Weekly Ledger News | Local News CENTRE, Ala. — The Centre City Council convened Tuesday evening for its regular January meeting, approving multiple expenditures, receiving quarterly departmental reports, and addressing community concerns. Council members approved accounts payable and heard updates from several city departments, including fire, police, parks and recreation, sanitation, and administration. Fire Chief Robert Pace reported a continued ris

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Local News NATIONWIDE - On January 14, 2026, Verizon’s wireless network suffered a major nationwide outage affecting voice, text, and mobile data services for a large number of customers across the United States. Users reported their phones switching to “SOS” mode, indicating a loss of connection to Verizon’s network even though emergency calling remained possible. Outage-tracking site Downdetector showed hundreds of thousands of repor

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | State News MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall says states presented a compelling case before the U.S. Supreme Court this week defending their authority to enforce laws aimed at protecting fairness in girls’ sports. Marshall issued a statement following oral arguments in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J ., two cases challenging state laws that restrict participation in girls’ athletic programs to biolo