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Suspect Identified After Self-Inflicted Gunshot During Negotiations T.L. Sullivan - TWLN Staff Report | The Weekly Ledger News | March 12, 2026 RAINSVILLE, Ala. — A multi-county police pursuit that began in Scottsboro ended Tuesday morning in a tense standoff at Rainsville Crossing after a suspect driving a stolen vehicle fired a gun inside the car and shot himself, authorities said. The DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency issued a public safety alert earlier in the mo

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Local Community News | March 12, 2026 GADSDEN, Ala. — Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate following a reported medical emergency on Wednesday afternoon at the Etowah County Detention Center. According to Etowah County Sheriff Jonathon Horton, correctional staff were notified of a medical emergency involving an inmate at approximately 12:37 p.m. when the inmate’s cellmate alerted a unit officer inside the facilit

Malaki Ray Sipsy, 21, of Centre(Image courtesy of Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.) T.L. Sullivan - TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Local News | March 12, 2026 CENTRE, Ala. — A Centre man has been arrested and is facing more than 120 charges following an investigation into the alleged possession and attempted possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the Centre Police Department. Authorities say Malaki Ray Sipsy, 21, of Centre, was taken into cu

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Local Community News | March 11, 2026 CENTRE, Ala. — Registration is now open for the Cherokee County Youth Football League’s 2026 football and cheerleading season, offering young athletes across the county the opportunity to participate in the upcoming fall season. Registration will run from March 9 through May 31, 2026, and is open to children based on their age as of July 31, 2026. Participants may not be entering the 7th grade. Le

T.L. Sullivan | The Weekly Ledger News | Community News | March 10, 2026 SAND ROCK, Ala. — Excitement is building in the Sand Rock community as organizers prepare to launch the town’s first-ever Youth Football Program, giving young athletes the opportunity to compete, build teamwork skills, and be part of a brand-new tradition for local youth sports. Registration for the inaugural season of Sand Rock Youth Football will begin Saturday, March 14 at 12:00 p.m., with a second si

TWLN Staff Reporter | The Weekly Ledger News | Area News | March 10, 2026 ROME, Ga. — A Rome man known locally for his work advocating for children has been arrested and charged with numerous felony offenses, including sexual extortion and forgery, according to law enforcement officials. Authorities say Scott Alan Sherwin, 64, of Rome, was taken into custody last week at his residence after warrants were issued in Bartow County. Sherwin is facing 15 counts of sexual extortion

Fuel prices are displayed at a pump at a gas station in Baltimore, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) TWLN Staff Writer | The Weekly Ledger News | Regional News | March 10, 2026 ALABAMA — Drivers across Alabama are beginning to feel the sting at the pump once again as fuel prices climb sharply, driven by escalating global tensions and surging crude oil costs tied to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. According to AAA Alabama, the average price for a