Hiring Event Coming to Pickens County Later This Month
Jobseekers can connect with potential employers at a hiring event in the Pickens County city of Carrollton later this month.
Pickens County
Veteran Jodie Minor to Run for District 21 Seat
Pickens County’s Jodie Minor, a decorated Army veteran and former basketball standout, is running for Alabama Senate District 21 in the 2026 election.
Teen's Family Challenges Homewood Police Story Of Fatal Shooting
The family of an Aliceville teenager who was fatally shot by a Homewood Police Officer Monday night says he was unarmed and not resisting when he was killed.
Investigation Underway After Homewood Police Kill Aliceville Teen
A police officer in Homewood fatally shot an 18-year-old from West Alabama Monday night after the young man allegedly pulled a gun during an interaction between the two at a public park.
Aliceville Shooter Who Killed 1, Hurt 3 Gets Life Without Parole
A man who was convicted of killing one and injuring three others when he shot up an Aliceville home in 2021 will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Town of Gordo Suffers "Extensive" Tornado Damage, Stay Sheltered
The town of Gordo, Alabama in Pickens County has suffered "extensive" tornado damage Saturday afternoon.
Gun Found On Student Friday at Gordo High School
There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident.
Jury Convicts Shooter of Deadly Quadruple Shooting in Aliceville
A jury in Pickens County has convicted a man of murder and more, who found him guilty of killing one man and injuring three more in a 2021 Aliceville shooting.
Driver Injured in Gordo School Bus Crash With 1 Child Riding
School officials in Pickens County say a school bus crash in Gordo Friday morning left a driver hurt, but the only child onboard appears uninjured.
NWS Confirms Low-End EF1 Tornado Hit Pickens County Sunday Night
A small-scale tornado touched down in Pickens County Sunday night and traveled several miles before it ended, damaging some homes, trees and power lines in the area.