By Staff Writer Dave Domezik ColumbiaOn Monday, June 23, Alabaster resident Nashaquille O. Neal Montgomery was given a 15-year jail term for striking Pelham Police Officer Elizabeth Minter with his car in July 2023 while she was directing heavy traffic. Montgomery was accused of first-degree assault, unauthorized possession of a controlled substance, second-degree marijuana possession,…
By Staff Writer Daniel Locke CALERACandidates are still entering the Calera City Council contest as the Municipal Election, scheduled for August 26, draws near. One of the most recent is Krispin Watson. According to Watson’s official campaign website, Krispin Watson is a proud Calera resident, mother, businesswoman, and committed community champion who is passionate about…
The Edge of the World is the name of the dangerous region close to Sedona, Arizona, where Janelle Banda and her father were camping as part of a father-daughter excursion. Banda almost died after a misstep that left her hundreds of feet away and out of reach for days while she was out for a…
Sunday evening saw a spike in oil prices and a decline in stock futures, suggesting that investors were worried about potential economic repercussions from the ongoing Middle East unrest in the wake of U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Oil is the main focus. In addition to being a significant global supplier of oil, Iran…
After being dragged online, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has removed a social media post that referred to the airstrikes that the United States carried out against Iran’s nuclear facilities as “tragic.” “Our hearts go out to the victims and families impacted by the recent bombings in Iran,” the department wrote on X Sunday…
This week, Face Rock Creamery voluntarily recalled two lots of its “Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds” from Trader Joe’s stores in northern California and northern Nevada. The recall came about as a result of routine product tests revealing the possibility of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was recalled by the company, which has its…
For a limited number of members only, Costco is launching a new benefit. Customers with the more costly Executive Membership will be able to “start shopping as early as” 9 a.m. local time every day beginning on June 30, the grocery chain recently announced on Instagram. They will also have the store to themselves for…
According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States of America, a common type of chocolate has been recalled across the country because there is a “risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.” According to an announcement that was published on the website of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday,…
After removing its self-checkout lanes, a Walmart in Missouri has seen a marked decrease in crime. According to local news source the Webster-Kirkwood Times, Shrewsbury Police Chief Lisa Vargas recently told city officials that police calls and arrests at a nearby Walmart supercenter were more than half lower than they were during the same time…
During a three-day, massive, multi-agency effort, more than two dozen missing children were found in Florida. According to a National Child Protection Task Force (NCPTF) press release, the program helped locate 25 children in six Florida counties and produced new investigative leads in multiple cases of missing children. Held at the Jacksonville office of Operation…
