FBI investigates death of Black man found hanging in Alabama
Dennoriss Richardson was found hanging in an abandoned Alabama house and the FBI is now investigating the cause of his death.
FBI investigates racist text messages sent to black people across US
The messages tell recipients they have been selected "to pick cotton" or “chosen to be a slave", authorities say.
FBI investigating racist text messages sent to Black students in Oklahoma, other states
"The FBI is aware of the offensive and racist text messages ... and is in contact with the Justice Department and other federal authorities on the matter," a statement reads.
FBI To Investigate Anonymous Racist Texts Targeting Black People
Black people across the US have reported to authorities in their respective states that they have been receiving anonymous text messages using racist references to the era of US slavery.
FBI Investigating Racist Texts Sent to Black Men, Women, and Students Across Various States
Yesterday several Black men, women, and students reported receiving an anonymous text message with directions to report to a plantation to "pick cotton". The details of these text messages, which circulated in North Carolina,
FBI Launches Investigation into Flood of Racist Pro-Trump Texts Targeting Black Americans After Election
The FBI is investigating a series of racist text messages sent to Black Americans across the country demanding they prepare to "pick cotton."
Racist texts sent to random Black Americans in multiple states, FBI investigating
Law enforcement agencies in multiple states say racist text messages with almost identical language were sent to Black Americans Wednesday telling them they had been "selected for cotton picking." The texts were received by people in states including Alabama,
Write-in candidate votes might not be counted in Colbert Co., judge says
One contest in Colbert County for the November 5 general election could lead to election workers working overtime.
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Colbert County gears up for Election Day, what you need to know
COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — The ballots are here and the voting machines are being tested to make sure everything runs smoothly and correctly for Election Day, which is just two weeks away.
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Colbert County law enforcement to increase patrols at polling sites on election day
Colbert County Sheriff Eric Balentine said safety is their number one concern on election day. He said they're expecting a ...
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Sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama
The FBI is investigating the death of a Black man in Alabama, who was found hanging in an abandoned house, following a ...
Circuit clerk stresses time is of the essence in absentee ballot voting
Eady says that Alabama does not allow ballots to be ... it must be returned the day before the election. The Colbert ...
'Pathetic': Top 10 media meltdowns following Trump's election win, from on-air tears to claims of 'misogyny'
Members of the media fought back tears and often blamed coalitions of voters, such as women and Latinos, following ...
CCSO: Tuscumbia man arrested for drug trafficking
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. ( WHNT) — The Colbert County Sheriff’s Office says a man has been arrested for trafficking drugs. According ...
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Marin election aftermath: Supervisorial cliffhanger, rent-control rebuff
The race for the Ross Valley seat on the Board of Supervisor remains tight, while voters broadly called for less regulation ...
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Colbert County students learning about financial literacy
COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - A teacher in the Colbert County School System believes the earlier students learn financial literacy, the better. Students attending Colbert Heights High School ...
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Local sheriff asks FBI to investigate death of Black man found hanging in Alabama
In Alabama, there were 359 reported lynchings between 1877 and 1943, according to the Equal Justice Initiative, a criminal justice reform nonprofit. In Colbert County alone, there were 11.