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01/10/2026

Booking Photo from the Arrest of Daricka Moore 1/9/2026 our apologies for it not making our website.

01/10/2026

Sheriff, District Attorney give update on Cedar Bluff slayings

Sheriff Eddie Scott said at a 1 p.m. Saturday press conference that Daricka Moore murdered six people in Cedar Bluff before being apprehended.
Scott said the investigation is ongoing at four concurrent crime scenes.
Moore is charged with first degree murder which will be updated to capital murder, with more charges expected.
Friday evening, CCSO received a calls from the Cedar Bluff area and responded.
Moore shot and killed his father Glenn Moore (67), uncle Willie Ed Guines (55) and brother Quinten Moore (33) at a residence on David Hill Road.
Moore then stole a truck belonging to the latter and broke into a separate home on Blake Road where he attempted to commit a sexual battery. He killed an unnamed 7-year-old and pressed his gun to a younger child at this scene. Moore was related to the victims at this scene as well. It was not apparent at the time of the press conference whether or not Moore intended to kill the second child.
He then proceeded to Siloam-Griffith Road and hid the truck. He killed two more men at the residence, Barry and Samuel Bradley (no ages given) and stole their vehicle.
Scott said dozens of officers from separate agencies saturated the area Friday night to locate Moore.
Moore was arrested at 11:24 p.m. on Friday at the intersection of Pine Road and Joe Myers Road.
No motive was known Saturday. It is unknown where Moore got the fi****ms, how many he used, nor if he owned it. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Monday.
District Attorney Scott Colom, Sheriff Scott, and their respective offices extended condolences and prayers to the community and the families and friends of the victims.
Colom said that pending actions and investigations, the District Attorney’s office plans to pursue the death penalty.
Colom appointed Trina Davidson-Brooks as special prosecutor at her request.
The shooting is the second mass shooting in Clay County in recent years.
Scott said the tragedy should spur conversations “all across the country” on how to prevent mass shootings.
All charges are pending trial and his actions are alleged. CCSO continues to ask the public to contact them or Golden Triangle Crime Stoppers with any information.
The Daily Times Leader will follow the investigation and update its readers.n

EDIT: This post has been updated to correct the spellings of Quinten Moore's name and Joe Myers Road.

01/10/2026

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01/10/2026

Multiple casualties in Cedar Bluff killing.

At least six people have been killed in a spree killing in Cedar Bluff.
Sheriff Eddie Scott said the perpetrator is in custody.
An investigation is ongoing.
Sheriff Scott has scheduled a press conference for 1pm.

12/20/2025

Happy Holidays! 🎄

Making those Christmas Trees look perfect is hard work! Why not show your tree off?

Leave your Christmas tree pic in the comments below, and grab our Dec 24th Daily Times Leader edition to possibly see your tree featured!

You can also email your pictures in to us at [email protected]

12/17/2025

🍪 Today is National Bake Cookies Day! 🍪

With Christmas right around the corner, The Daily Times Leader would love to share your favorite holiday cookie recipes with our readers! 🎄

📧 Email your recipes to [email protected]

✨ Bonus points if you include a photo of your cookies!

Selected recipes may be featured in the Holiday Edition of The Daily Times Leader.

💛 If your recipe has a special story—passed down through generations, tied to a family tradition, or filled with cherished memories—please share that too. We’d love to tell the story behind the cookies!

Let’s celebrate the season, one cookie at a time. 🍪🎅

12/06/2025

Lovely crowd for the tree lighting, hosted by Mayor Bobo.

11/27/2025

The Daily Times Leader would love to see your Thanksgiving moments! 🦃❤️
Are you gathering with multiple generations today—grandparents, parents, kids, cousins, friends who feel like family? Capture those special memories and share them with us!

📸 Post your photos in the comments or send them to us directly.
(Your photo may be printed in an upcoming edition of the paper!)

We can’t wait to see the joy, traditions, and togetherness in our community today. Happy Thanksgiving! 🧡🍁

11/24/2025

Clay County friends – as we gather for Thanksgiving, we want to hear from YOU! 🍁🦃
This season is all about gratitude, family, community, and the moments that matter most. Share in the comments:
What are YOU most thankful for this Thanksgiving?
Let’s spread some positivity and celebrate all the blessings in Clay County!

11/11/2025

11/08/2025

The Sally Kate Winter Family Services Youth HOPE Fest drew a crowd!

11/08/2025

Hit the NOS! The classic car cruise in at JJ’s is here with music and good times.