HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) – The city of Huntsville says a police officer convicted of murder in a shooting has been taken off duty following the verdict but will continue to be paid. A city spokeswoman says Officer William Darby can’t continue working as an officer because of the conviction but he’ll remain on paid leave as the city works through…
The stalled front across South Alabama means we remain generally cloudy with periods of rain and storms at times today. The SPC maintains a “marginal risk” for severe storms across Southeast Alabama today as a few storms could be strong/severe, with gusty winds and some hail possible. Temperatures today will be cooler with low and mid-70s this afternoon, and rain…
(AP Photo/Mike Stewart) MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Gov. Kay Ivey is urging people to refrain from panic buying at gas stations after the pipeline cyberattack. Ivey’s office said Tuesday that Alabama does not have a fuel shortage but that hoarding gas could create one. Ivey spokeswoman Gina Maiola said the U.S. Department of Energy assures the pipeline should be operational…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) – Authorities say a veteran Alabama state trooper indicted on sexual misconduct and assault charges has been placed on leave. Officials say 47-year-old Trooper William J. Fox of Meridianville was indicted by Madison County grand jurors. He surrendered to Huntsville police on Monday. The state attorney general’s office says Fox was indicted on May 4 but did…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Biscuits (2-4) played their first home game in 612 days, but came up short in their series opener falling 4-2 against the Chattanooga Lookouts (5-2) on Tuesday night at Riverwalk Stadium. Biscuits right-hander Shane Baz (0-1) squared off against Hunter Greene (2-0)—each starter having been drafted 12th and second overall, respectively, in the 2017 Draft—and both prospects held…
A former band director at Chilton County High School who was accused of having a sexual relationship with an 18-year-old student will avoid jail time after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor.
Police are still investigating the incident that lead to 7 people being shot on the 3800 block of South Court Street in Montgomery. This recent incident raises the questions about what can be done about the crime spike in Montgomery.
Special agents with the State Bureau of Investigation have released the identity of the suspect involved an officer-involved shooting that happened in Montgomery on Saturday.
Trenholm State Community College has given out emergency pandemic-related grants to students who are eligible. The college has given out grants to 1,269 students who continue to suffer financial hardships due to COVID-19. Trenholm State was awarded nearly $947,000 as part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. Each eligible student received $745.82 to help cover expenses. To…
This week’s Pay It Forward honoree is 18-year-old M.J. Harris of Selma. His mother nominated him for all that he does to help the community. He will recieve a gift of $333 on behalf of Alabama News Network and The Vance Law Firm!
