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Sydney Morning Herald
30-04-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Is that a kangaroo?': Runaway Sheila causes chaos on US highway
Tuskegee, Alabama: A runaway kangaroo named Sheila shut down a stretch of highway before state troopers and the animal's owner captured her. The state law enforcement agency said the kangaroo was spotted on Tuesday, Alabama time, hopping along the side of Interstate 85 in Macon County, which is between Montgomery and Auburn. The sight snarled traffic, and state troopers shut down both sides of the highway for the safety of motorists. The animal's owner and troopers were able to capture it, Captain Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. 'When somebody said there was a kangaroo, of course I didn't believe it, and nobody believed it. But I'm looking at him,' Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson said in a Facebook video as the animal was captured. The owner used a dart to tranquillise the animal. Brunson's video showed the drugged kangaroo being carried to a vehicle to be returned to its home. The animal was captured on the side of the highway between Tuskegee and Auburn, the sheriff said. 'We see a little bit of everything here,' the sheriff said.
The Age
30-04-2025
- The Age
‘Is that a kangaroo?‘: Runaway ‘Sheila' causes chaos on US highway
Tuskegee, Alabama: A runaway kangaroo named Sheila shut down a stretch of highway before state troopers and the animal's owner captured her. The state law enforcement agency said the kangaroo was spotted on Tuesday, Alabama time, hopping along the side of Interstate 85 in Macon County, which is between Montgomery and Auburn. The sight snarled traffic, and state troopers shut down both sides of the highway for the safety of motorists. The animal's owner and troopers were able to capture it, Captain Jeremy Burkett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said. 'When somebody said there was a kangaroo, of course I didn't believe it, and nobody believed it. But I'm looking at him,' Macon County Sheriff Andre Brunson said in a Facebook video as the animal was captured. The owner used a dart to tranquillise the animal. Brunson's video showed the drugged kangaroo being carried to a vehicle to be returned to its home. The animal was captured on the side of the highway between Tuskegee and Auburn, the sheriff said. 'We see a little bit of everything here,' the sheriff said.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
Pro tips: Getting an Alabama STAR ID doesn't have to be a hassle
OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – Getting Alabama's STAR ID doesn't have to be a hassle—and with the May 7, 2025 deadline fast approaching, state officials want to make sure the process is as smooth and stress-free as possible. 'If you use your driver's license or plan to use your driver's license, it's got to have that star on it,' said Lieutenant Jeremy Burkett with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). 'May 7 is the enforcement period for travelers using their Alabama driver's license for domestic airline travel.' The STAR ID is Alabama's version of the federally mandated REAL ID. It will be required to board domestic flights and enter certain secure federal facilities, including military bases. 'There are other forms of federal ID—that's the key,' Burkett added. 'That U.S. passport, as long as you have a current passport, that is a federal identification.' To simplify the process, ALEA has launched an interactive guide on its website to help residents determine exactly what documents they need based on their personal history. 'There's gonna be certain things that are specific to you,' Burkett explained. 'For example, I've never had a name change, but if I had, I may be required to provide additional documentation to validate that name change that somebody else may not have to provide.' For those without internet access, printed checklists are available at ALEA offices, and staff are available by phone to assist. Allison Kirckmam of Opelika recently applied for her STAR ID and said the process was easier than expected—even as a walk-in. 'The website—yes, it's super informative. It literally lists everything that you need to bring. So you're not gonna forget anything,' Kirckmam said. 'And you can set an appointment on there too.' She waited about 45 minutes without an appointment and walked away with her new ID. 'I was dreading it this whole time, but it really was a good experience,' she added. Deadline: May 7, 2025 Cost: $36.25 (same as a standard license renewal) Where: ALEA driver license exam offices Who Needs It: Anyone 18+ flying domestically or entering secure federal facilities without a passport Driving: STAR ID is optional for operating a vehicle in Alabama For more information and to get started, visit ALEA's STAR ID page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
Two women die in fiery head-on collision in Autauga County
Two women were killed in a fiery Thursday night crash in Autauga County. The two-vehicle crash happened at about 7:41 p.m., said Lt. Jeremy Burkett, spokesman for the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Carolyn C. Cason, 78, of Prattville was fatally injured when a 2023 Lincoln Aviator she was driving collided head-on with a 2007 Ford Fusion driven by Alyssa M. Taylor, 30, of Selma, who was also fatally injured. After the initial collision, both vehicles left the roadway and became engulfed in flames. Cason and Taylor were both pronounced dead, Burkett said. The crash happened on Alabama 14 near the 142 mile marker, about nine miles west of Prattville, in Autauga County. More: Teens charged with capital murder in shooting of 17-year-old Contact Montgomery Advertiser reporter Marty Roney at mroney@ Police lights: 19885479 This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Autauga County wreck: Two women die in fiery head-on collision
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Yahoo
Drunk driving spikes on St. Patrick's Day
COLUMBUS, Ga. () — St. Patrick's Day is a time for celebration, but for local law enforcement, it can also be a time for concern. It's a holiday known for parades, parties and oftentimes lots of drinking. Beyond the festivities, year after year, St. Patrick's Day sees a spike in drunk driving incidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, from 2016-2020 more than 280 lives were lost in drunk-driving crashes during the St. Patrick's Day period. Lieutenant Jeremy Burkett, with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, explains that a lack of planning frequently leads to impaired driving. He says, they try to have targeted enforcement on days, like today, with historically increased rates of drunk driving. Lt. Burkett also emphasized the idea that buzzed driving is still drunk driving saying, 'Whatever you consumed, if you're buzzed, meaning if you've consumed a certain amount of alcohol where you feel different, than you are different, and you may drive different.' Lt. Burkett also described some of the dangers that come with buzzed driving, saying, 'Normally you would stop at a stop sign. Now it's no big deal. I'm going to go through the stop sign or… hey, that light is yellow. Normally you would slow down. You wouldn't try to go through the red light. Now it's yellow… I think I can make it through there. Those are the types of issues… the types of behaviors that we see as a factor when people consume alcoholic beverages… and they get behind the wheel.' Officials urge those celebrating to keep their friends accountable. This includes discouraging those around you from drinking and driving or contacting law enforcement if you are concerned. Lt. Burkett added that they want people to enjoy themselves and celebrate, as long as they do so responsibly. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
