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Blount County man passes out in court during sentencing hearing for sexually abusing two young girls

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A Blount County man has been sentenced to prison for sex-related crimes involving two girls under the age of 16. Adam Kenneth Sherrell, 44, was set to be sentenced on Tuesday but moments into the hearing, he passed out in…See the Story

Athletics · Oneonta

Oneonta High brings back veteran coach to lead baseball program

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A familiar face will return to lead Oneonta’s baseball program. The school announced on Wednesday that Brandon Moore will return as Oneonta’s head baseball coach, marking his second stint with the program. He compiled a 144-58 record during his seven-season…Read Article

Fossils · Oneonta

Alabama Champions: High school teacher's fossil discovery in Alabama becomes historic find

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ONEONTA, Ala. — A high school teacher from Oneonta, Ashley Allen, has made a significant archaeological discovery in Walker County, Alabama, that is drawing intRead Article

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Attorney General Steve Marshall Announces Court of Criminal Appeals Upholds Blount County Murder Conviction - Alabama Attorney General's Office

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Tuck Farms: Raising Quail From Hatch to Hunt - Alabama Farmers Federation

By Tanner Hood Hidden away down Blount County backroads, seemingly endless rows of poultry houses pop into view upon arrival at Tuck Farms in the Susan Moore community.  The houses are the only real similarity between chickens and the quail that are actually raised on this farm, said owner John Tuck.  “We are a totally integrated bobwhite quail operation,” Tuck said. “We have roosters and hens, fertile eggs and incubators to raise our own chicks…Blount County, Alabama · Blount CountyRead Article

Alabama man charged with drugging, sexually abusing girl released from jail on bond

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A Blount County man charged with drugging and sexually torturing a young child has posted bond after four years in jail.Ronald Shane Crow, 48, was arrested in May 2021 on charges of 13 crimes including sodomy, rape, false imprisonment and chemical endangerment. He was released from the Blount County jail after posting a $200,000 bond June 5, according to the sheriff’s office.Blount County, Alabama · Blount CountyRead Article

Alabama 'Cockfighting Capital of the Southeast,' 250 Birds Found in Blount County Raid

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BLOUNT COUNTY, Ala. — Federal investigators are anticipating more arrests following a major raid on a cockfighting ring in Blount County. The operation, describBlount County, Alabama · Blount CountySee the Story

Snead FBLA students advance

Students from the FBLA-Collegiate Chapter at Snead State Community College earned top honors at the 2025 Alabama State Leadership Conference.Snead · SneadRead Article

CAMPAIGN 2026: Blount County DA to run for Alabama Attorney General

The current longtime Blount County District Attorney is throwing her hat in the ring for the state’s top cop position. According to the Alabama Secretary of State’s website, Pamela Casey has filed to run as a Republican for the Attorney General position next year. Casey was first elected as the district attorney of Blount County in 2010 as the age of 29, making her the youngest female district attorney in the state. Prior to working in Blount Co…Blount County, Alabama · Blount CountyRead Article

Blount County man who sexually abused girl for years ‘played the system’ to stay out of prison, DA says

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“Christopher Kyle Haynes began perpetrating his crimes on a little girl, but this little girl is now a strong young woman.”Blount County, Alabama · Blount CountySee the Story

2025 NBA Draft: Cavs, Mavs To Host Alabama Prospect

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks have a couple of commonalities. Their team’s driving force —Donovan Mitchell for the Cavs and Kyrie Irving for the Mavs –is a sensational one-on-one scorer. Their team’s best two-way player– Evan Mobley for the Cavs and Anthony Davis for the Mavs –is a power forward who can easily slide to center. They’ve both only won one NBA championship in franchise history, their title runs led by stars —LeBron Ja…LeBron James · NigeriaSee the Story

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