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Pickens Sheriff expresses caution towards new scam in the area

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Pickens Sheriff expresses caution towards new scam in the area

PICKENS COUNTY, AL. (WCBI) – The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a scam where scam callers are pretending to be a bail bonding company. The Sheriff’s Office wants to remind you that no bail bonding company or law enforcement agency will ever contact you directly to request bond payment. If you receive a call like this, do not send money or purchase any gift cards or payment cards. These are clear signs of a scam. If you ha…Read Article

Alabama priority OL target puts Tide in Final 4

Zykie Helton released his final four schools Friday via x. Helton is a 2026 offensive lineman, who attends Carrollton High School in Georgia. The rising senior has Alabama, Florida State, Georgia and Georgia Tech in his final four. The Crimson Tide have been working to continue to build a relationship with Helton. “Pretty good I can say,” Hilton told Touchdown Alabama when asked about his relationship with the Tide. “They are heading in the righ…Carrollton · Carrollton Read Article

West Alabama man dies after being shot during an argument

REFORM, AL. (WCBI) – A West Alabama man shot during an argument dies at a Columbus hospital. 30-year-old Deke Duke Simmons died at Baptist Golden Triangle early on the morning of May 7. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant said Simmons was brought to the hospital after the Tuesday night shooting. Merchant told WCBI the shooting occurred at the victim’s home. WCBI has learned an arrest was made in the investigation. We are awaiting a return call …Reform · Reform Read Article

Tornado in Alabama throws farm buildings into the air

Video footage shows the moment a tornado destroyed several 500-foot chicken houses in Gordo, Alabama, as a powerful storm ... sourceTornado · Gordo Read Article

Man recovered from Pickens County, AL lake - Home - WCBI TV

PICKENS COUNTY, Ala. (WCBI) – After days of searching, a man was recovered from a Pickens County lake on Monday. The sheriff’s department says the search began this past Friday. WCBI is told the fisherman went to a private 15-acre lake in the southern end of the county that morning and did not return home. Dive teams, cadaver dogs, and other volunteers helped with the search. The man’s name has not been released at this time. Deputies did not re…Pickens County · Pickens County Read Article

Woman killed, child injured in Pickens County crash

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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said the wreck happened near Aliceville Saturday.Aliceville · Aliceville See the Story

Gordo family plans to keep a special piece of their home after tornado

GORDO, AL. (WCBI) – On March 15, 2025, an EF-2 tornado hit the town of Gordo. The storm left around 20 buildings in ruins, including homes and businesses. Kristi Pate was home with her two sons when she saw the line headed toward her town. “I immediately got the boys, got them to put shoes on and clothes on, and we got in the closet,” Kristi said. “And it wasn’t but like a minute or two later we could hear the winds just get stronger and stronge…Tornado · Gordo Read Article

Maplesville neighbors lend a hand after deadly tornadoes in Alabama

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MAPLESVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) -- In Maplesville, families are continuing to salvage what they can after Saturday night's tornadoes. The community is working hard to help their neighbors in any way they can. "It's just like your whole world has sort of just... disappeared," said Leticia Lopez. "It's- it's gone." EF1 Tornado confirmed in Lexington following Saturday’s storms Lopez came back to her home after a tornado ripped through Chilton Count…Tornado · Gordo See the Story

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