Authorities seek 3 escaped inmates, ESCAPED CONVICTS HAS BEEN CAPTURED !

UPDATE: News Leader 9 has learned that all three inmates who escaped Russell County Jail have been captured. The inmates had been on the run following their breakout Thursday night. Adam Wesley Barringer, 30, and John Curtis Hendrix, 27, were captured just after 4:00 p.m. Officials were concerned about Barringer trying to retaliate against witnesses that testified against him in court. One of the inmates, 41-year-old Charles Smith, was captured late Friday morning. The details of his capture are not known at this point. The suspects were seen on a surveillance camera leaving the jail, ditching their shirts and leaving only in pants. Although the suspects left the jail unarmed, it's possible that they may have obtained weapon by now. Sheriff Heath Taylor tells News Leader 9 that Barringer is a convicted murderer. Barringer was recently convicted of a 2010 murder and was awaiting sentencing. The others were in custody for non-violent crimes. Smith is serving a sentence for burglary and weapons possession. While Hendrix was in jail on charges of theft and obstruction of justice. The Russell County Sheriff's Office held a press conference Friday morning to address their efforts to find the inmates. Sheriff Taylor told us two of the inmates tried to escape just four months ago. Meanwhile, the Russell County Jail is on lock down (no visitation). The sheriff is holding a press conference this evening on the details of Friday's search.

Russell County authorities are searching for three inmates who escaped from the county jail Thursday night. All Russell County schools have been put on lock down. The three are identified as 27-year-old John Curtis Hendrix who is a white male. Also, Charles Smith who is a 40-year-old black male, and 30-year-old Adam Wesley Barringer, another white male. Sheriff Heath Taylor tells News Leader 9 that Barringer is a convicted murderer. No details are being released on what charges the other two suspects were being held on. Sheriff's deputies are using a helicopter and dogs to search for the suspects. The helicopter, piloted by the Metro Narcotics Division, has concentrated searches on a subdivision just to the north of the jail on Highway 431 South. Authorities are advising residents in the area to be aware that the suspects are on the loose and make sure they lock their doors. They say if you see anyone matching the descriptions to call authorities immediately. If you have any information on the whereabouts of these men, please call the Russell County Jail at 334-298-6535.