Alabama lawmakers fight nitrous oxide abuse: ‘Laughing gas’ linked to 5 Shelby County deaths
A bill would make it a crime to produce, manufacture, buy, or sell the products, sometimes called whippets, for the prohibited uses.
Deputies respond to multiple flooded roadways in Shelby County
Deputies from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office responded to several reports of roadway flooding in multiple areas Wednesday ...
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Shelby County Commission discusses changes to police departments
The Shelby County Commission received a brief report from Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego on the recent changes to ...
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Inside the Shelby County Jail: What a Commercial Appeal reporter saw inside 201 Poplar
Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner, who advocates for a new jail, allowed journalists to tour the aging facility. The tour revealed deteriorating conditions, including broken escalators ...
Man convicted in 2021 Shelby County shooting that left woman dead
A man accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend in 2021 was convicted Thursday on manslaughter charges. Justin Powell ...
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From broken escalators to overcrowded, unlocked cells: Inside Shelby County's aging jail
The Shelby County Jail is overcrowded, with 2,547 inmates in a facility designed for 2,400. Built in 1981, the jail is outdated and lacks natural light, violating modern standards. Sheriff Floyd ...