Katelyn Vinson, a certified personal trainer and beauty queen from Alabama, competed in Miss USA 2022. An alumna of Auburn University, she has held various roles, including Miss Auburn University 2022 and founder of a digital fitness platform. Vinson actively promotes health and wellness, enjoying fishing and piano in her leisure.
Aliceville, Alabama’s Jabari Peoples was armed: Homewood police
Jabari Latrell Peoples, an 18-year-old from Aliceville, Alabama, was fatally shot by a Homewood police officer on June 23, 2025. The incident occurred after the officer approached Peoples' vehicle, detected marijuana, and attempted an arrest. A struggle ensued, leading to the officer firing, resulting in Peoples' death at UAB Hospital.
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13 things about Miss Alabama USA 2023 Sophie Burzynski
Sophie Blaise Burzynski, a multifaceted American from Alabama, was a contestant in the 2023 Miss USA pageant and previously won Miss Alabama USA 2023. An accomplished nutritionist, entrepreneur, and videographer, she graduated from Auburn University with degrees in nutrition and business. Burzynski also has experience in diving and Pilates instruction.
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Texas’s Juan Cairo, Alabama’s Thomas Fortinberry accused of violating US sanctions related to Venezuela
Juan Carlos Cairo Padron and Thomas Michael Fortinberry were arrested for allegedly conspiring to sell equipment to Venezuelan companies under U.S. sanctions. Their operations involved shipping goods from China to Venezuela and transferring millions in bank transactions across several countries to evade sanctions. The case is under investigation by federal authorities.
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Calera, Alabama teacher Heather Ozment held in Shelby County Jail on $45K bond
Heather Ozment of Calera, Alabama was indicted on first-degree sexual abuse, second-degree sexual abuse and enticing a child to enter vehicle or house for immoral purposes.
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10 things about Auburn, Alabama singer Ducote Talmage
Ducote Talmage is a 21-year-old singer and firefighter from Auburn, Alabama. Originally from Georgia, he grew up in a family that enjoyed outdoor activities. Talmage competed in "The Voice" Season 25 in 2024 and was influenced musically by his parents. He has a close-knit family with four siblings.
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Phenix City, Alabama’s Hunter Salmi, Jungmok Shin arrested
Eddie Lowe, the first black mayor of Phenix City, Alabama, previously played in the Canadian Football League. In a collaborative effort, the Georgia ICAC Task Force conducted "Operation Lights Out," arresting 19 men involved in online sexual exploitation of minors. Muscogee County Sheriff Gregory Countryman emphasizes the serious nature of these crimes.
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Alabama’s Colton McLamb, Marco Chavez, Marquise Anderson, Galvin Gordey arrested
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation hosted Operation Lights Out from April 25-27, 2025, targeting online sexual predators. Nineteen men were arrested, including six from Alabama, for engaging in explicit conversations with minors and planning in-person meetings for exploitation. Muscogee County Sheriff Gregory Countryman emphasized the seriousness of these crimes against children.
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US Marshals arrest Birmingham, Alabama’s Jacorrian McGregor
Jacorrian Deshawn McGregor, 25, was arrested in Birmingham, Alabama, and is held at Jefferson County Jail without bond, facing capital murder charges after allegedly shooting three individuals, including a 5-year-old boy. McGregor has prior convictions for receiving stolen property and was also charged with fleeing law enforcement during his arrest.
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Opelika, Alabama cops arrest Auburn’s Quyen Huu Nguyen, 10 other men
Auburn, Alabama's Quyen Huu Nguyen, 29, is one of the 11 men arrested by Opelika cops for trying to meet minors for sex.
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