Send to your phone

Point your phone’s camera at the code. The trip opens on your phone — then tap Open in Maps.

Welcome back

One account for the CNAW2 website and app.

Recent News

Local news, right now.
––°Columbus Checking the next hour… Full forecast

Newest headlinesLatest

› View more →See all

Valley Weather

Full forecast
Right now · Columbus
--°
Checking the sky…
Checking the next hour…Show me

Next 9 days

5-day forecast

More Stories

›
See all stories
Never miss breaking news Follow CNAW2 on Facebook for breaking news, live coverage and storm updates across the Valley. Follow on Facebook
Crime

Two East Alabama women charged in insurance fraud scheme, state officials say

CNAW Newsroom —
Two East Alabama women charged in insurance fraud scheme, state officials say

Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office has arrested Deanne Anderson, 48, of Valley and Teresa Tidwell, 58, of Beauregard in an insurance fraud scheme.

Anderson and Tidwell are both charged with first-degree Insurance Fraud for their actions while attempting to obtain $200,000 from a life insurance policy.

Anderson is also charged with second-degree Forgery for allegedly forging a marriage certificate between herself and her late husband.

Tidwell, a notary public in Lee County, has been charged with Unauthorized Practice of Law for allegedly acting as an attorney in filing multiple documents while assisting Anderson in the scheme.

Related stories