moulton – Shoals Insider https://www.shoalsinsider.com Keeping You Informed Mon, 29 Jul 2024 03:12:44 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 NEWS ALERT 🚨 MOULTON RUSSELLVILLE TEENAGER DIES FROM INJURIES SUSTAINED IN LAWRENCE COUNTY CRASH https://www.shoalsinsider.com/car-accidents/news-alert-%f0%9f%9a%a8-moulton-russellville-teenager-dies-from-injuries-sustained-in-lawrence-county-crash/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 03:12:44 +0000 https://www.shoalsinsider.com/?p=15037 According to Alabama State Troopers, a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, has claimed the life of a Russellville juvenile. The 14-year-old was seriously injured when the 2012 Toyota Camy LE, in which the teen was a passenger in, was struck by the 2021 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by John [...]]]>

According to Alabama State Troopers, a two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, has claimed the life of a Russellville juvenile. The 14-year-old was seriously injured when the 2012 Toyota Camy LE, in which the teen was a passenger in, was struck by the 2021 Freightliner tractor-trailer driven by John M. Long, 31, of Moulton. The 14-year-old was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment where the teen later succumbed to injuries on Friday, July 26. The driver of the Toyota Camry, Christina J. Landers, 36, of Russellville and the other juvenile passenger were also injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment. The crash occurred on Alabama 24 near the 57 mile marker, approximately three miles east of Moulton, in Lawence County. Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate the crash.

]]> Governor awards grant to fight drugs in Lawrence County https://www.shoalsinsider.com/shoals-area-news/governor-awards-grant-to-fight-drugs-in-lawrence-county/ Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:46:05 +0000 https://www.shoalsinsider.com/?p=8464

MONTGOMERY– Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $5,807 grant to help the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office boost its efforts in fighting drug crimes.

The grant to the Lawrence County Commission will enable the Sheriff’s Office to purchase a K9 dog to be used in the joint drug investigations it conducts with the Lawrence County [...]]]>

MONTGOMERY– Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded a $5,807 grant to help the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office boost its efforts in fighting drug crimes.

The grant to the Lawrence County Commission will enable the Sheriff’s Office to purchase a K9 dog to be used in the joint drug investigations it conducts with the Lawrence County Drug/Violent Crime Task Force, the county Department of Education and police departments within the county.

“We have seen too many times where drugs have destroyed lives and families,” Bentley said. “I am pleased to help Lawrence County obtain a new tool to combat this destructive presence in their communities.”

The funds include the dog and a four-week training course, allowing the K9 and its handler to be certified as a team. The training will help detect illegal drugs during investigations, vehicle searches, school locker searches and when conducting search warrants.

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice.

“ADECA partners with law enforcement agencies across the state to help them obtain the equipment and tools they need to do their jobs safely and effectively,” ADECA Director Jim Byard Jr. said. “Through this grant, ADECA is able to help the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office as they protect and serve.”

ADECA administers a wide range of programs that support law enforcement, economic development, water resource management, energy conservation and recreation development.

Bentley notified County Commission Chairman Bradley Cross that the grant had been approved.

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