January 11, 2026

United Way of West Ala. raises nearly $5 million

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United Way of West Ala. raises nearly $5 millionJanuary 11, 2026
United Way of West Alabama (UWWA) announced today that its annual fundraising campaign has surpassed its goal, raising a record-breaking $4,907,705 to support critical programs and services across West Alabama. The campaign exceeded its ambitious $4.8 million goal, marking one of the most successful campaigns in the organization’s history. The announcement came during halftime at The University of Alabama’s Men’s Basketball game at Coleman Coliseum. The campaign officially launched in August with United Way’s annual Kickoff Luncheon and was led...
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Two from Hale named to SNHU President’s ListJanuary 10, 2026
It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2025 President’s List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 or higher for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer. The following...
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Oxford man accused of urinating on stopped MPD cruiserJanuary 10, 2026
An Oxford man has been charged with public lewdness after authorities say he urinated on a Moundville police vehicle parked along Alabama Highway 69, with traffic passing by. According to a complaint filed in Hale County District Court, Randal Marcus Deramus, 58, is accused of committing “a lewd act in a public place which he…knew was likely to be observed by others who would be affronted or alarmed” at approximately 5:20 p.m. on Dec. 30. The complaint alleges that Deramus...
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ALEA extends search for person of interest nationwide in Perry County murder investigationJanuary 10, 2026
On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched a homicide investigation at the request of the Perry County Sheriff’s Office. Jeffery Holifield, 68, of Marion, was found deceased in the 2000 block of Onrow Tubbs Road in Marion, located within Perry County, Alabama. After further investigation, Anastassja “Anya” or “Tess” Cooper, 32, of Marion, was identified as a person of interest. The State Bureau of Investigation is...
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Unconfirmed reports: at least one fatality following crash on 80 near Gallion Tuesday nightJanuary 10, 2026
A two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 80 near Faunsdale shut down the westbound lanes Tuesday night and sent emergency crews to the scene, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Sgt. Reginal King said the wreck happened at about 7:15 p.m. near the 48-mile marker in Marengo County and caused a lane closure while troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division investigated. The scene was west of the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 80 and Alabama Hwy. 25. Motorists posting on social...
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