Donna Thornton
The Gadsden Times
Gadsden, AL, United States
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Gadsden native Evelyn L. Lewis, track star, coach and mother of Olympic legend, dies at 93
Gadsden native Evelyn Lawler Lewis — mother of Carl Lewis — is remembered as a teacher, coach, a star athlete and an influence in her community. → Read More
'Now they are finally reunited': DeKalb family loses second son to traffic crash
A DeKalb County family is mourning a second loss in a crash within a year; Crossville High lost former, current student in weekend wrecks. → Read More
Greenville man charged in Prattville kidnapping, rape now charged in Pell City slaying
A Greenville man was behind bars, charged with kidnapping and rape when the body of a Lincoln woman was found. He's been charged now with her murder. → Read More
Aderholt reelected to Alabama Congressional House District 4
Incumbent Robert Aderholt ran against Democrat Rick Neighbors and Libertarian Johnny Cochran. → Read More
Flu season is coming; officials fear relaxed COVID precautions could increase spread
Flu season is coming and with fewer people practicing COVID precautions, health officials expect greater spread of virus. → Read More
Murder probe leads to discovery of 'off grid' camp in Talladega forest, child with gun
Two people are charged with murder after an apparent robbery in the Talladega National Forest, where a camp and an armed 5-year-old were found. → Read More
Georgia man drowns at DeSoto State Park; investigation underway
A LaGrange, Georgia, mandrowned at Desoto State Park Saturday. He was retrieved from the water; details about what happened were not available. → Read More
Alabama jail escapee Casey White faces felony murder charge in death of jailer Vicky White
Casey White faces a felony murder charge in the death of the jailer authorities say removed him from the jail and spent 11 days on the run with him. → Read More
Bus crash on I-59 involves New Jersey family bound for Tuscaloosa reunion; 11 hospitalized
At least 11 members of a New Jersey family, headed to a reunion in Tuscaloosa, were injured when their chartered bus went off I-59 in Attalla. → Read More
'Dangerous' suspect sought in Alabama kidnapping; sheriff says safe rescue is a miracle
The Calhoun County Sheriff is seeking help to find kidnapping suspect Tony Lamar White, and questions whether case is linked to 2012, 2013 assaults. → Read More
Calhoun County authorities seek suspect in apparent kidnapping; victim, 75, is safe
Calhoun County authorities are searching for a person of interest in a kidnapping Monday afternoon after rescuing the victim, bound in a closet. → Read More
Third victim in Vestavia Hills church shooting dies; 'occasional attendee,' 70, in police custody
Police say a 70-year-old man is in custody after three people were killed and in a shooting at a potluck dinner at a Vestavia Hills church. → Read More
Third victim in Vestavia Hills church shooting dies; 'occasional attendee,' 70, in police custody
Police say a 70-year-old man is in custody after three people were killed and in a shooting at a potluck dinner at a Vestavia Hills church. → Read More
Dads get their due: How Father's Day became national holiday — 58 years after moms honored
How did Father's Day become a national holiday? Here are five facts about the origins of this day dedicated to Dad. → Read More
Man dies in officer-involved shooting outside Walnut Park school; children safe
No details were provided about the incident. All children at the school were reported safe. → Read More
Man dies in officer-involved shooting outside Walnut Park school; children safe
No details were provided about the incident. All children at the school were reported safe. → Read More
At least three candidates say they will contest Etowah's primary results with party
Adding provisional ballots to vote totals did not change the outcome of any races in Etowah County's primary election. But things aren't settled yet. → Read More
Police begin to piece together timeline between Lauderdale escape and jailer Vicky White’s death
Vicky White’s death could leave the most puzzling question unanswered: Why did she throw everything away to help a violent felon escape from jail? → Read More
Warrant issued for jailer in Lauderdale escape; 6'9" inmate called 'extremely dangerous'
The Lauderdale County sheriff urged caution, as the search continues for an escaped capital murder suspect Casey White, and the jailer believe to helped him. → Read More
Endangered: Coosa River is fifth on list of nation's threatened waterways
American Rivers says agriculture pollution is the greatest threat to the Coosa River. → Read More