Four people have been killed and multiple people injured in a mass shooting in downtown Dadeville, Alabama. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey released a statement saying that violent crime has no place in the state and that she is staying closely updated by law enforcement. Images from the scene showed crime scene tape around the Mahogany Masterpiece Dance Studio and neighboring buildings, as well as a heavy police presence.
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On April 6th, a missing child alert was issued for two Florida girls, Jade Gregory, 12, and Khloe Larsen, 14, who had stolen Gregory's father's car and were believed to be traveling on Interstate 10 toward Louisiana. Fortunately, the girls were found the same day in Bayou La Batre, Alabama and the Union County Sheriff's Office is reminding parents to be aware of their children's online activities.
This article discusses the aftermath of a major storm system that swept through the Midwest and South on Friday and Saturday morning, resulting in 11 deaths and dozens of injuries. Arkansas suffered the most casualties, with four people killed in Wynne, and one in North Little Rock. Other states affected include Indiana, Alabama, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The National Weather Service issued more than 50 preliminary tornado reports, and local officials are urging residents to remain vigilant.
Two HH-60 Blackhawk helicopters with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) crashed during a training incident at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on Thursday morning, resulting in fatalities. State police and local officials are on the scene, and the command is focused on caring for the servicemembers and their families. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the identities of those involved have not yet been released.
A deadly series of storms and tornadoes have caused destruction across the South and Midwest, with more than 20 million people under the risk of severe storms on Sunday. Andrew Dennard, a resident of Rolling Fork, described the sound of the tornado as “like a freight train”, leaving his home shattered and nearly leveling some neighborhoods. Local officials are urging people to remain vigilant and to take necessary precautions as more storms are expected throughout the day.
The 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament has seen a historic lack of success for the four teams deemed to be the best in the country, with no No. 1 seeds making it to the Elite Eight or Final Four for the first time since 1979 and 2011, respectively. This is attributed to the parity in the tournament, with any of the remaining teams having a chance to make history.
San Diego State University's men's basketball team made history on Friday night, becoming the first No. 5 seed to reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. Led by guard Darrion Trammell's 21 points and five rebounds, the Aztecs defeated the top-seeded Alabama Crimson Tide 71-64 in the Sweet 16. This marks the first time in NCAA men's basketball tournament history that all four No. 1 seeds have failed to reach the Elite Eight. The Aztecs, led by head coach Brian Dutcher, will now face either Creighton or Princeton on Sunday in the West Region final as they seek their first Final Four in program history.