Category Archives: Breaking News

Leeds Holiday Closings and Traffic Advisories

Posted on July 2, 2010 by David Hogan

Monday Closings for Holiday (July 4th Observed) Alabama Power Leeds Office – Closed Bancorp Bank – Closed Chamber Office – Closed Compass Bank – Closed Covenant Bank – Closed Leeds City Hall – Closed Leeds Library – Closed Leeds Water … Continue reading →

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Chapman Clarifies Candidates for Republican Gubernatorial Runoff

Posted on June 16, 2010 by David Hogan

With continuing misinformation circulating, Secretary of State Beth Chapman confirmed that the two names she certified on Friday, June 11th for the Republican Primary Runoff for Governor were Bradley Byrne and Dr. Robert Bentley. The certification was made, the certifications … Continue reading →

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Hard Work went into Jefferson County Vote Recount

Posted on June 16, 2010 by David Hogan

By David Hogan TARRANT, AL – When Justin and I pulled into the warehouse parking lot in Tarrant last night to assist with the Governor race recount it looked like a war-zone. Power line poles were down all over the … Continue reading →

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Help Needed Now in JEFFCO recount for Governor Race

Posted on June 15, 2010 by David Hogan

TARRANT, AL -  June 15, 2010 (4:53 pm) The recount taking place in the Governor race in Jefferson County could use volunteer help.  The volunteer numbers started out around 40 people this morning, but it has dwindled to about 10 volunteers … Continue reading →

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Leeds Suffers Major Power Outages

Posted on June 15, 2010 by David Hogan

LEEDS, AL 2:45 PM – There are massive power outages in Leeds and traffic lights out all over the city.  The National Weather Service has issued thunderstorm warnings as well. Chief Ted Cook of the Leeds Police Department cautions all … Continue reading →

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Creek Bank Festival Postponed to May 1st

Posted on April 22, 2010 by David Hogan

The Leeds Chamber has decided to postpone the Creek Bank Festival due to the weather predictions for this Saturday.  We plan to have the festival the following Saturday which is May 1st. Sandra McGuire Executive Director Leeds Area Chamber of … Continue reading →

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Missing Child Alert – Brandi Michelle Weldon – Valley Alabama

Posted on April 1, 2010 by David Hogan

Category: Alert Status: Active Case Number: 100301026 Date Issued: 04/01/2010 Comments: Brandi Michelle Weldon was last seen at Valley High School in Valley, Alabama on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. She was wearing a Red sweatshirt, Gray Alabama jogging pants, and … Continue reading →

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Trailer Fire on I-20, Westbound Lane Congested

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Justin Hogan

LEEDS, AL – (March 30, 3:15p.m.) – A trailer loaded with lumber caught fire on the westbound lane of Interstate 20, between exits 140 and 144, around 2:30 p.m..  The eighteen wheeler carrying the load disconnected from the trailer. Police … Continue reading →

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Standoff at Memorial Park Over, Suspect Surrenders.

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Justin Hogan

By Justin Hogan LEEDS, AL – A standoff at the Leeds Memorial Park between law enforcement and an armed suspect threatening suicide ended peacefully around 2:20 a.m., after the suspect surrendered. James Lewis Bice Jr., the suspect, was taken into … Continue reading →

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Leeds Police in Standoff at Memorial Park

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Justin Hogan

LEEDS, AL – The Leeds Police are currently in a standoff at the Leeds Memorial Park, on Highway 119, with an armed suspect who is threatening suicide. The police have the suspect surrounded and are negotiating his surrender, according to … Continue reading →

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