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Metro
27-05-2025
- Metro
Man 'cooked his chihuahua to death in oven because it wouldn't stop barking'
A man allegedly stuffed his Chihuahua puppy in an oven and cooked it to death because it was barking too much. James Williamson, 44, got into an argument with a family member and threatened to put the small dog in a hot oven if it did not quiet down, according to Sergeant Darrell McMann of the Atmore Police Department. Williamson is accused of putting the pup in the oven, turning it on and placing a chair in front of the appliance to secure the door. Neighbors reported hearing yelps coming from inside the home on Cruitt Drive in Atmore, Alabama, on May 19 and called cops. McMann said he arrived to find a dead Chihuahua on the driveway with serious burn marks. 'I have a Chihuahua myself,' McMann told WALA. 'When I got there, I was just at a loss for words, you know, I really was just stood there and looked at the dog for a little bit and had to get myself together.' Williamson has been charged with aggravated animal cruelty. It is a Class C felony, which is the second lowest level of felony in the state. His bond has been set at $15,000, and he will not be allowed to own animals if he is convicted. McMann said tougher laws should be in place for crimes as horrific as this. More Trending 'I think in cases like this, they should be strengthened, because I don't think being a Class C felony fits what he did,' McMann said. 'That pretty much describes what he did: horrible and inhumane.' Atmore is about 50 miles northeast of the port city of Mobile on the Gulf Coast. The dog was killed more than seven years after a South Korean farmer allegedly became annoyed that his neighbor's dog was constantly barking, and killed and cooked the pup and invited its owner over for dinner to eat it. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: London nightclub bouncer accused of rape 'used fake ID' to get job MORE: King Charles subtly criticises Trump's plans to annex Canada MORE: Man jailed for killing girl, 3, after taking '20 lines' of cocaine
Miami Herald
14-05-2025
- Miami Herald
Officer hid boyfriend accused of Christmas killing, AL deputies say. She's charged
A murder suspect was apprehended after Alabama deputies accused him of hiding at a shared residence with his girlfriend who is an officer. Gregory Jowers was arrested May 12, according to a Mobile County Sheriff's Office statement shared on Facebook. He is accused in the deadly assault of his roommate, John Fabian, who was found unresponsive in their home on Christmas Day, and later died at a hospital, WALA reported. Deputies said they found Jowers at a home in Mobile where he had been living with his girlfriend, Andrea Nettles, who worked as a community resource officer at the sheriff's office, according to WPMI. Deputies said Nettles helped hide Jowers, reported. She was arrested May 13 and charged with first-degree hindering prosecution, deputies said, according to the outlet. McClatchy News reached out to the Mobile County Sheriff's Office May 14 but did not receive an immediate response. In a news release, the sheriff's office said Nettles is no longer employed there, WPMI reported.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
John Edd Thompson was a ‘unique professional,' ‘sweet soul,' colleagues say
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — John Edd Thompson, a longtime Gulf Coast TV meteorologist, died May 5 at 82. While the venerable weatherman (born July 25, 1942) made his mark at WALA-TV, he crossed paths with WKRG-TV colleagues. And made a big impression, they said. Court documents reveal what caused deadly Thomasville crash Stuart Kellogg worked at WKRG-TV as a reporter and then a weatherman from 1977 until 1980, before he worked in news management positions at WALA from 1980 until 1985. Kellogg said Thompson blended his passions with ease. 'John Edd was a unique professional,' Kellogg said. 'He loved TV, and the weather, but his real passion was music. 'In fact, after moving to WALA (from WKRG),' Kellogg said, 'we started a softball team, 'The Ten Men.' John Edd wrote the jingle for the team, and my wife, a professional singer at the time, did the vocals. It was the perfect combination for him: TV and music!' That passion for music began long before Thompson's TV days. 'His early career began behind the microphone, spinning records and performing outlandish stunts as a DJ in Moss Point, MS, and Baton Rouge—including famously riding a Ferris wheel for 23 hours,' states. 'A DJ slot at WABB brought him back to Mobile, where he went by the on-air name Buddy Starr.' Dauphin Island marina hit hard by storm with boat damage and debris (photos) Thompson's career included a stint at WKRG, where he was an announcer, before moving to WALA, where he worked in front of the camera and became a household name. Kellogg described Thompson as someone who brought energy and humor to the newsroom. 'He had an infectious laugh and a wonderful sense of humor,' Kellogg said. 'It was a joy working with John Edd, and I am so sad to hear of his passing. He lived a full life!' recalled seeing Thompson at local music events. 'He was a musician and wrote a song or two…would see him from time to time at the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival (in Orange Beach),' Williams said. 'What a sweet soul…so sorry to hear of his passing.' remembered meeting Thompson during his retirement celebration in 2009, which marked his 45th year working in broadcasting. 'When John Edd announced he was retiring … I begged my family to take me to his retirement block party in downtown Mobile,' Poole said. 'He was so kind to younger Summer. He took a photo with me and autographed a photo of himself to give me.' Poole said she still treasures the memento. 'I had his autographed photo hanging up in my room until I was in my late high school years,' she said. 'I still have it with me.' Third man arrested in April homicide in Escambia County, Florida Thompson's family planned to hold a private memorial service; donations may be made in his name to the . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Hunter, 82, Mauled by Bobcat Says 'I'm Going Back' to the Same Spot to Hunt Again
An 82-year-old turkey hunter won't let a bobcat attack derail his hunting plans. On Friday, April 18, Claude Strother was feeling restless while his wife was out, so he decided to go out on his property in Wilcox County, Ala., and call for turkey. Instead, a bobcat attacked him from behind while he was sitting against two trees, Strother recounts in a now-viral Facebook video posted by his daughter, DeAnn Strother McGilberry. That evening, Claude was sitting between the two small trees, leaving his back and head exposed. After making a few turkey calls, Claude felt like he'd been hit with a baseball bat from behind. 'Knocked me forward, and I looked back – nothing,' he says in the video. 'Then I looked forward and there was this giant bobcat trotting off.' Related: 'Hero' Bystander Hailed a 'Lifesaver' After Leaping into Ocean to Save Woman Being Mauled by Shark Most of Claude's injuries were sustained to his head and face. 'My whole head is sore, finally quit hurting. His claws hit right in above my eyes, but not any real damage,' says Claude, who took photos of his face covered in blood after the incident. 'Lot of blood, but nothing serious.' He ended the video with a slight smile while sharing his plans for the next day. 'I'm going back, same spot, in the morning,' Claude says. While he did indeed go hunting the next day, Claude also made sure to go to the doctor, he told Fox affiliate WALA. The attack, which Claude described as a 'fluke deal," was the first he'd ever experienced in his nearly fifty years as a hunter. "I set the perfect storm for it," Claude told the outlet. "There I was, perfectly camouflaged in a gap, and all he could see was my head, and all of a sudden I was knocked over, and I turned and reached back." The hunter said he wasn't angry at the bobcat, which must have thought he was a turkey because of the call he was using. 'I don't blame him at all,' Claude told WALA. 'I have no grudge against that bobcat, I wouldn't have shot him if he let me.' Related: Virginia Woman Left 'Traumatized' After Finding a Snake in Her Margarita at a Mexican Restaurant Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Claude is a storied hunter, with four Royal Slams and eight Grand Slams to his name, according to his daughter's Facebook post. 'I love that he has kept Journals of every single hunt through the years,' DeAnn wrote, 'what a treasure these are.' She told the outlet that her dad has been navigating a cancer diagnosis. Reading the comments on social media in response to his experience has been a good distraction, as has his return to the hunt. 'Next morning, I went to the same spot,' Claude told WALA. This time, however, he sat by a big tree. 'I wasn't going to do that again,' he said with a laugh. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
Nebraska man charged with sex trafficking may have ties to Georgia, officials say
ATLANTA - A Nebraska man charged with federal sex trafficking may have ties to Atlanta. Investigators believe that 48-year-old Chad Alioth's victims may live all across the South. What we know On Feb. 27, officers from the Omaha Police Department and Homeland Security agents arrested Alioth on federal sex trafficking charges. Investigators say they believe there may be other victims who have not been identified. According to WALA, investigators have said Alioth has ties in the following areas: Georgia - Atlanta Alabama - Mobile Florida - Pensacola and Jacksonville Kansas - Kansas City Missouri - St. Louis and Kansas City Tennessee - Nashville and Memphis Texas - Houston, Fort Worth, and Dallas Oklahoma What you can do Authorities are asking anyone who has had contact with Alioth or has information that could help identify a victim in the case to reach out to the Omaha Police Department's Missing Persons Unit at (402) 444-4123 or call Omaha Crime Stoppers at 402-444-STOP. The Source Information for this story was provided by a Facebook post by the Omaha Police Department and an article by WALA in Mobile, Alabama.
