Gracie Johnson

1 week ago | abc3340.com | Gracie Johnson

CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala. — Nearly seven years after the brutal murder of 26-year-old Kelsey Williams, her family is speaking out following plea deals taken by the two brothers accused in her death. The family expressed their anguish and dissatisfaction with the sentences handed down, saying the punishment does not match the pain they continue to endure. "We no longer have Kelsey. We will not ever have her, but yet these boys' mother will have them," said Kelsey's aunt, Javiolet Porter.

1 week ago | abc3340.com | Gracie Johnson

TOPICS:JasperBusiness ownersRoad changesALDOTTraffic conflictsAccess managementCustomer accessSafety concernsJASPER, Ala. — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is planning significant changes to US-78 in Walker County, aiming to reduce traffic conflicts and improve mobility. However, local business owners are concerned about the potential impact on their operations.

2 weeks ago | abc3340.com | Gracie Johnson

FORESTDALE, Ala. — The future of the former Hillview Elementary School site remains uncertain after the Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Commission was unable to vote on a proposed housing development. The delay occurred when Commissioner Edward Brown recused himself, leaving the commission without a quorum. The site, vacant for nearly four years since the school was demolished, is the proposed location for 15 single-family homes.

2 weeks ago | abc3340.com | Gracie Johnson

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ala. — A significant development is anticipated this week in the case of missing toddler Kahleb Collins, as a long-awaited court hearing is finally set to proceed. Kahleb's mother, Wendy Bailey, and grandfather, John Bailey, remain in custody, facing charges related to the child's disappearance and suspected death, although his body has never been found. The preliminary hearing, scheduled for Wednesday in Fayette County, has been postponed several times this year.

2 weeks ago | abc3340.com | Gracie Johnson

Students and parents at University of Alabama System schools should prepare for higher tuition costs. The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees has approved tuition increases for undergraduate and professional school students across its campuses, effective next academic year.