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A confidential settlement has been reached in the federal civil case filed by the Estate of Anthony "Tony" Mitchell against fifteen defendants including Sheriff Nick Smith and other employees of the Walker County sheriff's office and jail. bit.ly/45jv5GJ

A tragic incident has sparked questions about accountability and oversight after 3-year-old Ke’torrius Starkes, Jr., known as "KJ," died while in the custody of the Department of Human Resources (DHR). Details below. bit.ly/45iJva1

Three suspects in a disturbing child trafficking investigation in Bibb County waived their right to a bond hearing during their first court appearance, choosing instead to remain in custody. bit.ly/4f748t3

The United States has decided to end Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar early due to Hamas showing "a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza," according to President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff. bit.ly/3IEojCR

Elpido Reyna, the man accused of assaulting Los Angeles police officers with rocks, was apprehended at the southern border, according to the FBI. bit.ly/3H4HB3F

The Bessemer Police Department has announced the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect in connection with the June 25, 2025, homicide of Willie Johnson Jr. bit.ly/45a3yGD

Mayor Randall L. Woodfin, alongside community partners, will host a school supplies giveaway bit.ly/3IIfgRf

Rebecca Brewer and Ricky Terrell arriving for their first court appearances in connection to the alleged child trafficking case involving an underground bunker in Bibb County. More updates coming. @abc3340

Chuck Mangione, a Grammy-winning jazz musician best known for his 1978 hit single "Feels So Good," died Tuesday in his sleep at his Rochester home bit.ly/4lDnLvo

In Alabaster, off Highway 17, nearly 180 dogs and 19 cats were found last month. Of these, 119 dogs were in such poor condition they had to be euthanized bit.ly/4f1d1EA

The famous chef died the morning of June 17 at her home in Brooklyn, New York. bit.ly/4kVLhmb

The Bessemer Police Department was called to the 100 block of Martin Street just before 7 a.m. - where they found a woman's body. bit.ly/3ILwIUU

Calhoun County has announced plans to purchase the OneWorld Pet Resort and boarding facility, to convert the site into a community animal shelter and adoption center. abc3340.com/news/local/cal…

BREAKING: Hulk Hogan has died. He was 71

Vote in our question of the day: Do you think President Trump should fire Fed Chairman Jerome Powell? bit.ly/44OAxRO

We are flying yellow and purple flags in Orange Beach today - Thursday, July 24th. Yellow Flags represent a medium hazard. Purple flags are for the presence of jellyfish. Please swim with caution. 🎥: Cotton Bayou Beach. @spann #alwx

The man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last year will appear in court on Thursday bit.ly/454GqJF

Residents of a Talladega County community are raising alarms over deteriorating dirt roads that become impassable during rainstorms, posing significant safety risks. bit.ly/46XovXG

The fertility rate in the U.S. dropped to an all-time low in 2024 with less than 1.6 kids per woman, new federal data released Thursday shows. bit.ly/44N0JMO

Today will be another hot and humid one, with a chance for an afternoon shower or storm. Get details from @spann abc3340.com/news/local/the…