It was supposed to be a totally normal, quiet night of house-sitting on Alabama Junction Road. Instead, it turned into an absolute nightmare that shook the small town to its core. Two people who were just doing a favor for a friend ended up losing their lives in a sudden burst of senseless violence. Jazmine … Read more
Johnny Lee Bittle was just trying to get through his regular route when tragedy struck. The 66-year-old truck driver from Mt. Olive set out bright and early on Monday, July 6. He was a true veteran behind the wheel. Sadly, this routine trip would turn out to be his final journey. It was right around … Read more
Jaelen McCormick had his entire life ahead of him. At just 20 years old, he had so much left to see and do. But all of that was stolen away in a single split second early Tuesday morning. A casual night out at a local gathering ended up being his last. The whole thing went … Read more
It was just a normal Tuesday morning before everything went wrong. A regular guy was out doing a completely ordinary chore, completely unaware that danger was lurking right around the corner. Jermaine Newton was a 47-year-old local who loved his community. He spent his days working hard for the city, dedicating his time to cleaning … Read more
It is the kind of quiet that feels incredibly heavy. Walk down the 100 block of Allen Road today, and you can instantly feel the weight of a family completely shattered. A simple, normal Monday afternoon turned into every parent’s absolute worst nightmare in a matter of seconds. Now, a local family is left trying … Read more
