CONECUH COUNTY, Ala. A fire has left two mobile men dead while at a hunting camp off State Highway 84 in Evergreen, authorities have reported.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the location at around 1 :30 a.m. Wednesday morning and found two men, now identified as students at the University of Alabama.
Two other men were able to escape the fire. They were injured but have non-life-threatening injuries.
According to the Conecuh County Fire Marshal, police and fire departments were called out to a hunting camp west of Evergreen off State Highway 84 in response to a fire around 2 a.m. Wednesday, July 1.
Two men from Mobile, 19 and 21 years old, were found dead on the scene, according to the Conecuh County Sheriff’s Office.
Late Wednesday, authorities identified the men as:
19-year-old Walter Hensley who was a 2025 graduate of St. Paul’s Episcopal School.
21-year-old McNeil Mostellar was a graduate of UMS-Wright.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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SPANISH FORT, Ala. The former home of a Kohl’s store in a shopping center off US Highway 98 will soon live on after being developed into a new facility for Infirmary Health.
According to local property records, Infirmary Health is purchasing the approximately 86,000-square-foot former Kohl’s building at Spanish Fort Town Center with plans to turn the property into a regional operations and support facility serving South Alabama.
Spanish Fort Mayor Brad Bass said that the “Spanish Fort Town Center continues to evolve, and we are excited to welcome Infirmary Health with this major investment that will create jobs, expand access to quality healthcare closer to home, and bring new energy to this important commercial corridor,”. “Infirmary Health’s presence will increase activity within the center and help attract additional retailers, restaurants and complementary businesses that support long-term growth and benefit residents, employees and patients alike.”
Joe Stough, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Infirmary Health, said, “The facility will provide space to support a variety of systemwide functions and help strengthen our ability to serve communities throughout South Alabama as our healthcare network continues to expand.”
The center already is home to D.R. Horton’s regional headquarters and office operations located in the former JCPenney building. Infirmary Health’s and D.R. Horton’s investments are transforming a portion of the town center into a business park.
“This project demonstrates the strength of Baldwin County’s economy and our ability to attract continued investment from major regional employers,” said Lee Lawson, president and CEO of Baldwin Alliance. “Infirmary Health’s decision to expand its operations in Baldwin County reflects confidence in our workforce, location and business environment.”
The Eastern Shore region continues to grow and attract diverse commercial businesses, retail and residential communities.
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STOCKTON, Ala. The solar farm in Northern Baldwin County town of Stockton, will move forward and eventually become a reality even though residents don’t want it.
Though the fight continues, Stockton-area voters said yes to zoning Tuesday, taking the first formal step in a fight to stop a 4,500-acre solar farm from moving into their community but others have said that property owners should be able to do whatever they want with their land including selling it to whoever is willing to pay the right price.
The zoning votes were 215 yes, 161 no which some say was too close to call it a win.
One of the issues continues to be that the electricity produced will be sent elsewhere and will not even benefit Stockton residents.
Alabama Power will buy the site’s full 260-megawatt output under a 25-year agreement the Alabama Public Service Commission approved in December. Every watt is earmarked for Dotier LLC, a Meta subsidiary building a new data center south of Montgomery, roughly 150 miles from Stockton.
However, one of the things that the referendum does is that it will put a 180-day moratorium on new development in Planning District 3. A five-member advisory board of Stockton residents will now work with Baldwin County planners to draft zoning rules for the district. The Baldwin County Commission holds final approval.
The petition drive began after residents learned Nashville-based Silicon Ranch planned an industrial-scale solar operation on a 4,500-acre former timber tract in their backyard.
Although some opponents say that this project would strip the character from a quiet rural community, consume protected wetlands, send stormwater and sediment runoff toward the Mobile-Tensaw Delta and Mobile Bay, and leave a derelict industrial site behind once the panels reach the end of their working life, others say the small town needs commercial business to move in if the town is to survive.
The county says Silicon Ranch filed permit applications before Tuesday’s vote, and a county statement holds that applications accepted before the referendum carry “vested, grandfathered status” meaning it’s exempt from whatever zoning rules follow.
Silicon Ranch has said it considers the project fully permitted from the county’s perspective regardless of Tuesday’s outcome.
The project is a $350 million utility-scale solar development from Silicon Ranch, built in two phases, designed to generate a combined 260 megawatts near the northeast corner of U.S. Highway 59 and Interstate 65.
Solar infrastructure will cover roughly 2,000 acres. The remaining 2,500 acres go into long-term conservation, protecting wetlands that feed the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta.
Also, Silicon Ranch plans an “energy + agriculture” model, converting the solar footprint into grazing pasture for a working sheep ranch.
The company projects $50 million in new local tax revenue and more than 700 temporary construction jobs. Few of those jobs will be permanent.
Panels will be built by First Solar at its Lawrence County plant. Major construction is slated to begin in 2027, with the site projected operational by the end of 2028.
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A Fairhope man has died after being injured in a traffic crash involving an electric bicycle and a vehicle, according to Fairhope Police.
According to police, the wreck occurred on Friday, June 26th, 2026.
Police said John King, 38, of Fairhope, was riding an e-bike southbound on Section Street when he collided with the rear of a vehicle that was stopped ahead of him.
Fairhope police, fire and EMS responded to the crash and a medical helicopter also was dispatched.
King was transported by the helicopter to a regional trauma center, where he died from his injuries Tuesday, police said.
Fairhope police noted the incident may prompt conversations about e-bike safety, but asked the public to keep comments “compassionate and respectful” as King’s family and loved ones grieve.
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SPANISH FORT, Ala. For the third time in about a year, the Spanish Fort Police have held a sex sting netting numerous arrests.
During their third operation, police were able to make seven arrests while also speaking with the women being trafficked and offering them help as they did during previously.
And once again, according to the Spanish Fort Police Department, they worked alongside The Little Tree Project to conduct an undercover operation, this time on June 26th, 2026.
The seven men were all arrested on charges of agreeing to engage or participate in an act of prostitution.
During this operation, police arrested:
34-year-old George Ibanez
41-year-old Aaron Green
37-year-old Michael Triplett
56-year-old Bobby Horne
34-year-old Jose Rodriguez
25-year-old Diego Garcia-Gomez
27-year-old Paul Shoenight
Authorities said that Rodriguez and Garcia-Gomez were in the US illegally and that they have been released into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
“We have an operation targeting the ones that are out there buying these services because I think it’s very important you have to go at it both ways,” Chief John Barber said.
“If you didn’t have buyers out there, you would not have people that were forced into this.”
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BREWTON, Ala. A 15-year-old was shot and killed Sunday night according to the Brewton Police Department.
According to a department representative, officers responded to a shooting involving 15-year-old Alexa Marky who was shot and killed around 7 p.m. on June 28, 2026.
When officers arrived at a home on Evergreen Avenue for a report of a gunshot victim, they found Alexa with a gunshot wound to her neck.
She was taken to D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
After investigating the circumstances, police arrested William Sanders of East Brewton, and he has since been charged with reckless murder.
“This is a heartbreaking tragedy that has deeply affected the Brewton community,” said BPD Chief Matthew Jordan. “On behalf of the Brewton Police Department, I extend our deepest condolences to Alexa’s family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
“The Brewton Police Department remains committed to conducting a thorough investigation.”
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SARALAND, AL. A four-vehicle collision shut down a busy road for at least five hours and killed one person Tuesday afternoon.
The Saraland Police and Fire Departments responded to the fatal wreck in the area of Kali Oka Road and Shelton Beach Road Extension at around 11:30 a.m.
A spokesperson for the Saraland Police Department said that two 18-wheelers and two other vehicles were involved but the exact cause of the fatality was still being investigated.
Police also said that they could not confirm who was deceased or what vehicle that they were in. All of that information will be released when their investigation is completed.
According to police, traffic was rerouted around the scene, and the road was reopened at around 5:30 p.m.
Police said that they could not release any further information at this time.
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ROBERTSDALE, Ala. A Baldwin County man who has been found guilty of child sex crimes received a prison sentence of 129 years for his crimes.
The Baldwin County District Attorney’s Office said that Ugur Tufekcioglu, was sentenced after he was convicted on charges of first-degree sodomy, sexual abuse of a child younger than 12, and second-degree sexual abuse.
This case was initially investigated by the Robertsdale Police Department after receiving a call from the child’s mother. For legal and privacy reasons, her name has not been disclosed.
Tufekcioglu confessed to the crimes according to investigators.
The child has received help from the Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center.
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ORANGE BEACH, Ala. A structure fire in the Bear Point community injured two people and damaged several homes.
Orange Beach Fire Rescue were called to a house fire initially in the 29000 block of Bayshore Drive North in the Bear Point community just before 2:20 a.m. Saturday, June 27.
But according to a fire department spokesperson, when firefighters arrived on the scene, they found a large working fire with one structure fully engulfed and a second house next to that structure also on fire.
While fighting the fire, a third home also received minor fire damage.
Firefighters immediately went into an attack mode while other responders checked on the residents from both homes and found that two people had minor injuries. According to authorities, the injuries were minor and were treated at the scene by paramedics but both refused to be taken to a hospital.
The Orange Beach Fire Marshal’s Office and the Alabama Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating the cause of the fire, and it was noted that both structures received heavy damage.
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The Daphne Police Department patrol division has made more than two dozen arrests for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs during the month of June.
Patrol officers working regular duty patrols also stay vigilant for traffic violations and impaired drivers, Chief Gulsby told us previously.
The persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Name: Morgan Ann Stewart
Date/Time: 06/05/2026 – 21:34
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: 900 block of US Hwy 98 (Image360), Daphne, AL
Name: Kurt Levi Rallinson
Date/Time: 06/06/2026 – 01:14
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: US Hwy 98 @ Whispering Pines Rd., Daphne, AL
Name: Zykiria Nicole Drinkard
Date/Time: 06/06/2026 – 02:10
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: US Hwy 98 @ US Hwy 90, Daphne, AL
Name: Scott Thomas Williams
Date/Time: 06/06/2026 – 12:03
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: N. Main St. @ Van Buren St., Daphne, AL
Name: Gary Wayne Brandt
Date/Time: 06/07/2026 – 00:13
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: US Hwy 98 @ Bayline Dr., Daphne, AL
Name: Maurice Lucious Grove
Date/Time: 06/07/2026 – 19:29
Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Controlled Substance
Location: 7000 block of US Hwy 90 (Home Depot), Daphne, AL
Name: Micah Clarence Smith
Date/Time: 06/14/2026 – 02:11
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: 20000 block of US Hwy 98 (Bayside Animal Hospital), Daphne, AL
Name: Damon Michael McBride
Date/Time: 06/15/2026 – 21:45
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: US Hwy 98 @ Walmart Dr., Daphne, AL
Name: Kristy Denise Harris Jerkins
Date/Time: 06/21/2026 – 02:45
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: 3000 block of US Hwy 98 (Rouse’s Market), Daphne, AL
Name: Brandon Delane Dowell
Date/Time: 06/21/2026 – 22:54
Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol
Location: Lake Forest Blvd. and D’Olive Dr, Daphne, AL
Name: Jaiden Taliah Peterson
Date/Time: 06/21/2026 – 23:45
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: US Hwy 98 @ Walmart Dr., Daphne, AL
Name: Kaleb Dejuan Higginbottom
Date/Time: 06/20/2026 – 01:00
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: 20000 block of US Hwy 98 (Wild Wing Station), Daphne, AL
Name: Kristy Denise Harris Jerkins
Date/Time: 06/21/2026 – 02:45
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: 3000 block of US Hwy 98 (Rouse’s Market), Daphne, AL
Name: Anthony Joseph Cogswell
Date/Time: 06/23/2026 – 15:31
Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Controlled Substance
Location: 2000 block of McPhillips Dr., Daphne, AL
Name: John Arthur Dyas
Date/Time: 06/23/2026 – 22:54
Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol Under Age 21
Location: US Hwy XX @ Randall Ave., Daphne, AL
Name: Tre Nelson King
Date/Time: 06/26/2026 – 01:05
Offense: Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)
Location: US Hwy 98 @ Santa Rosa Ave., Daphne, AL
Name: Thomas Adam Hall
Date/Time: 06/27/2026 – 22:11
Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol
Location: US Hwy 98 and N. Main St., Daphne, AL
Name: Alessandro Giovanni Edson
Date/Time: 06/28/2026 – 01:26
Offense: Driving Under the Influence – Alcohol
Location: 20000 block of Co Rd 13 (Daphne Middle School), Daphne, AL
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DAPHNE, Ala. The proposed $81.5 million Italian Village to be located on property at the corner of State Highway 181 and County Road 64 received a final approval from the Daphne City Council.
The construction, which does not currently have a start date, will include a 32-acre mixed-use development that includes a Walmart Neighborhood Market, a luxury apartment complex and eight commercial parcels with a 5-acre public-access pond for walking and recreation.
This project is being developed by Charles Trotman Sr., who represents Joseph A. Allegri Jr. Properties II LLC, Jerry Volovecky Sr., Louise Volovecky and SE Family Partnership.
The deal also includes a $2.5 million tax incentive, with sales tax revenues generated from the neighborhood market and paid back to the company. A maximum of about $850,000 will be paid back to the company annually for a period of four years.
The project of the upscale complex has also added additional retail space after purchasing another piece of property recently.
During the planning phase of the project, Daphne officials negotiated hard with the developer, reducing the number of units for the apartment complex to 200 and Trotman Sr. agreeing to pay for traffic and roundabout improvements along County Road 64 and County Road 13, which includes a right-turn lane on eastbound CR 64 onto southbound State Road 181, as well as improvements to the roundabout at CR 64 and CR 13.
The group stated that they worked hard with the city and Daphne Mayor Robin LeJune to ensure that there would be traffic improvements and design features of both the apartments and retail spaces.
“There’s a lot of good things about the project, so we’re all excited about finally getting all of these things done and moving forward,” LeJune said.
The mayor stated that as this project moves forward, we’ll be meeting over the next few weeks to talk about start dates and other aspects of this development.
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CITRONELLE, AL. A tragic fire has taken the life of a bedridden man in Citronelle on Sunday, authorities have reported.
The fire department responded to the home on Johnson Avenue at about 11: a.m. and upon arrival the Citronelle Fire & Rescue found flames and smoke coming from the structure with a report of a person trapped inside.
Additional fire departments responded to a mutual aid call along with EMS and police.
Upon entering the home, firefighters found heavy black smoke coming from the residence. Firefighters initiated rescue and fire attack operations.
Once the fire was knocked down, firefighters entered the residence and found the man deceased.
According to authorities, the Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire which is common when a fatality or suspected arson has occurred.
The name of the victim has not been released.
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SATSUMA, AL. A single vehicle crash has left one person dead according to ALEA.
According to troopers the wreck occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 21, 2026, and it has claimed the life of a McIntosh man.
Demarlo B. Reed, 52, was critically injured when he lost control and was thrown from the 2015 Victory Magnum motorcycle he was operating.
Reed was transported to University (USA) Hospital for medical treatment. On Friday, June 26, Reed succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased while at the hospital.
The crash occurred on Interstate 65 near the 19-mile marker, within the city limits of Satsuma, in Mobile County. Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
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GULF SHORES, Ala. A 39-year-old woman from Oklahoma has died after falling from a vehicle and police are investigating the circumstances.
The Gulf Shores Police Department said that first responders were dispatched to the 2000 block of Gulf Shores Parkway about 1 a.m. Sunday for a woman injured.
Upon arrival, they found Jaclyn Marie Chapman, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, who was suffering from serious injuries.
Gulf Shores police closed the road to conduct their investigation and were able to determine that prior to the arrival of emergency responders, Chapman was injured in the 11000 block of West Fort Morgan Road.
Authorities said that Chapman was a passenger in the vehicle and that she fell from the moving vehicle though police said that how it happened is still under investigation.
Although Chapman was rushed by EMS to an area hospital, she succumbed to her injuries.
At this time police have not released the vehicle’s drivers name or other information on this death.
Anyone who has information that could assist the investigation or witnessed the incident is asked to contact the Gulf Shores Police Department at 251-968-2431 or gspdpio@gulfshoresal.gov .
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FOLEY, Ala. On the evening of June 22, 2026, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Mannich Lane in Foley in reference to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, deputies located 55-year-old Robert Keith Barlow who was suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Deputies immediately rendered aid before Barlow was transported to Baldwin Health Medical Facility in Foley, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
42-year-old Joseph Lee Smith was detained at the scene while investigators conducted interviews and processed evidence. The investigation determined that Smith and Barlow, who are cousins, had been involved in a dispute prior to the incident. During the encounter at the residence, Smith discharged a shotgun, striking Barlow.
As a result of the investigation, Joseph Lee Smith was arrested and charged with Murder. He was transported to the Baldwin County Corrections Center, where he remains in custody.
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SPANISH FORT, Ala. Once again, during severe weather last week, residents of several communities including Spanish Fort, wondered if there were tornado sirens still in operations.
In many communities such sirens were used for outdoor workers, farmers, schools and the general community but today’s noise, building construction and our lifestyles often defeat the purpose of these once important devices and have made them mostly obsolete.
In Spanish Fort, like other communities, they previously decided to retire these air horns as many people had already been using the latest weather apps on their phones and computer devices according to Mayor Brad Bass.
Today, there are many other ways of being alerted including the NOAA weather radios, alerts on TV and radio, cellphone apps and local EMA , while the outside alerting systems have almost all been eliminated.
Mayor Bass stated that a system of 10-12 sirens placed throughout the city could cost over a million dollars.
The Baldwin County Emergency Management Agency advices residents to always use multiple devices to receive weather information to ensure that you receive the latest emergency alerts.
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MOBILE COUNTY, AL. Private roads are often built to bring homeowners in and out of a subdivision, commercial property or a residential community, especially in rural areas.
However, sometimes those roads are poorly built or maintained and are known to collapse leaving residents without any method of getting back home.
And right now, more than twenty people are facing this reality on a private road in Mobile County after heavy rain caused a washout overnight.
The sheriff’s department said that the county does not maintain Spice Pond Way South because it is one of those private roads. Throughout the county, there are many private roads leading into subdivisions, apartment complexes, commercial office complexes and various other private properties.
Residents say that their road is partially washed away, leaving a massive hole that makes it impossible to get in or out and even though they’ve called several government agencies for help, they’re still left stranded and unable to get home.
Constance Fluker has lived on the road for 25 years and said she has never seen it this bad.
“If somebody got sick or there was an emergency, you would have to get a helicopter to get you out because you can’t go in and out,” Fluker said.
For now, residents say they’re trying to find a company that will temporarily repair the road.
Residents have petitioned Mobile County twice to take over the private road with no results.
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DECATUR, Ala. A call about shoplifting at a local Lowe’s Home Improvement ended in gunfire outside of the store.
The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division is leading the investigation into an officer-involved shooting outside the Lowe’s on Beltline Road in Decatur.
Nicholas Scott Terry, 37, opened fire as law enforcement was attempting to stop him during the commission of a crime, according to authorities.
According to a police spokesperson, the shooting happened Monday during a joint operation involving the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and the Decatur Police Department.
According to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, officers saw Terry leave Lowe’s and get into a vehicle. A marked patrol unit, a uniformed officer and other officers displaying police identifiers approached and gave verbal commands. Investigators say Terry then pulled a gun from his waistband and fired at officers.
Officials say three officers returned fire, striking Terry multiple times. Two officers suffered minor injuries during the incident.
Terry was taken to a local hospital, where he is listed in stable condition, authorities said. Investigators said Terry was wanted on multiple felony warrants at the time.
At this time, police say that the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office investigators are reviewing video, processing evidence and interviewing witnesses.
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information is asked to call the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office at (256) 232-0111.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation and charges are pending against Terry.
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A father trying to save his son while swimming in the Gulf off the Fort Morgan shores has died from drowning.
According to authorities, on the evening of June 17, 2026, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Coastal Enforcement Unit responded to a swimmer in distress call in Fort Morgan, along with the Fort Morgan Fire Rescue and Medstar.
According to the sheriff’s office, a man and his son entered the water, and the father attempted to assist his struggling child while swimming. Both individuals were brought back to shore, where life saving measures were immediately initiated.
According to a visitor nearby, h saw the man go below the water several times before being rescued.
The man, whose name has not yet been released yet, was transported to a local hospital, where he later passed away. According to BCSO, he was 40 years old and not a resident of Baldwin County. The child is safe and receiving appropriate care.
Please be aware of current conditions and follow the beach flag warning system. Double red flags indicate that the water is closed to the public, and conditions can become hazardous very quickly.
For more information on the beach flag system and to sign up for alerts, please visit: baldwincountyal.gov/departments/emergency-management-agency/beach-safety.
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MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. ALEA is reporting that a single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 9:28 a.m. Tuesday, June 16,2026, has claimed the life of a Vinegar Bend man.
Troopers were called to the area Snow Road near Dominion Drive, approximately one mile west of the Mobile City limits, in Mobile County. Fire and EMS responded to the collision and found the driver unresponsive.
Kenneth K. Jackson, 72, was fatally injured when the 2016 GMC Sierra that he was driving left the road, struck a tree and a ditch. Jackson was not using a seat belt at the time of crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.
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