Jeff Martin

1 week ago | wacotrib.com | Jeff Martin |Andrew DeMillo |Safiyah Riddle |Jeff Martin

A bloodhound picked up the scent shortly after the “ Devil in the Ozarks ” escaped from a lockup in northern Arkansas. The hound didn't have to go far to begin the hunt — it lives at the prison as part of a specialized unit that uses man's best friend to help track fugitives. Although the scent of convicted killer Grant Hardin was lost because of heavy rain, experts say that even days after Sunday's escape, the animal's highly developed sense of small can still pick up a fresh trail.

1 week ago | godanriver.com | Jeff Martin |Andrew DeMillo |Safiyah Riddle |Jeff Martin

There are plenty of hideouts in the rugged terrain of the Ozark Mountains, from abandoned cabins to campsites in the vast forests where searchers are hunting for a convicted former police chief known as the "Devil in the Ozarks."Others are not only off the grid but beneath it, in the hundreds of caves that lead to vast subterranean spaces. Local, state and federal law enforcement are continuing to scour the region around the prison.

1 week ago | montgomeryindependent.com | Jeff Martin

It's Memorial Day, and I'm writing from the sandy shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Our beach place was available this week-Olivia and her friends had first dibs, but they opted for the lake instead. Winner: me!

3 weeks ago | montgomeryindependent.com | Jeff Martin

By Jeff Martin I don't mind getting old-it's the feeling old that's throwing me. Doctor visits are more frequent, injuries now occur in my sleep, and despite a pretty regular exercise routine, I still wake up with new aches in places I didn't know existed. I like to think I'm in decent shape. But creeping toward 60, I've found tying my shoes can sometimes feel like a minor athletic feat.

1 month ago | montgomeryindependent.com | Jeff Martin

The guessing game is about to end for political pundits who love speculating about who might run for what. We're now less than a month away from the magic date when candidates can start raising money-and begin announcing their intentions for the 2026 election cycle. This week's big political buzz? Florida resident and Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville appears to be all-in as a candidate for governor. Some insiders even believe a Trump endorsement could clear the field of any viable primary opponents.