Thursday, May 23, 2013

South Alabama Newsroom

Authorities Tight-Lipped On Mystery Investigation
Multiple Covington County law enforecement agencies were on the scene Wednesday afternoon of an unsolved murder case that happened 19 years ago -- and whether it's related to the murder is still a mystery.

Covington Co. Deputies, Opp Police Make Theft Arrests
Covington County deputies and Opp police arrest three people on charges they stole nearly $8,000 in outdoor equipment from several businesses.

Andalusia City Council Approves Sales Tax Hike
A change in the Andalusia sales tax has created a war of words that for weeks, has had many in the community voicing their opinion on whether the rate should increase... and finally, Tuesday night -- the city council has come to a decision.

Opponents Of Andalusia Sales Tax Increase Voice Opinions
Shoppers in Andalusia could see a big hike in the city sales tax in the coming weeks... but there's one group in Andalusia that's rallying against that proposed change.

Robbery Arrest Made In Greenville
Imagine having someone threaten to shoot you unless you give them your purse. Well, that's exactly what happened to an elderly woman in the Greenville Walmart...

Attempted Murder Victim Speaks After Prosecuters Find Del Toro Guilty
It's a story of courage: an Andalusia woman held captive and tortured for hours, then shot multiple times lives to see the suspect sentenced to prison.

Crenshaw Co. Man Found Guilty, DA Says He Molested Family Member
After deliberating for hours today, a jury finds a Crenshaw County man guilty... this after he molested a child that is a family member...

Man Pleads Guilty To Attempted Murder And Sexual Torture
A man learns his fate for charges of attempted murder and sexual torture...

Crenshaw Co. Man Convicted For Sexually Abusing Child
A Crenshaw County man has been convicted of sexually abusing a child...

Driver Named Covington Co. School Superintendent
The search is over for a new school superintendent in Covington County.