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FBI Birmingham holding Citizens’ Academy in Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE – Anyone with an interest into the workings of one of the world’s biggest crime-fighting, national security organizations take notice. FBI Birmingham is holding...

‘Justice served’: Smith executed; first to die by nitrogen gas

ATMORE -- "Justice has been served." At 8:25 p.m. Thursday, Kenneth Eugene Smith was pronounced dead after his execution in the murder-for-hire slaying of Elizabeth...

Huntsville’s hands-free driving law gets clarification from council

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville City Council passed an ordinance Thursday amending the previous ordinance related to hands-free driving, a motion that attempts to clear...

Appeals delay request granted in case of Decatur police officers

DECATUR – The appeal hearings of four officers who were disciplined by the Decatur Police Department following the shooting death of Steve Perkins, scheduled...

Winter weather advisory issued; ALEA closes driver’s license offices

HUNTSVILLE -- A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for all of southern Middle Tennessee and much of North Alabama, the National Weather Service...

Huntsville police issues warning, instructions for minor wrecks 

HUNTSVILLE – Officials and administrators around the Tennessee Valley continue to remind people to stay home and off the roads unless there is an...

Athens Pardons & Paroles Office provides solid core for growing future

ATHENS – In 2022, Athens was listed as the third-fasted growing town in Alabama. On top of that, Limestone County is experiencing the highest population...

Decatur police officer Marquette charged with murder in death of Perkins

DECATUR -- Decatur police officer Mac Bailey Marquette has been charged with murder in the shooting death of Stephen Perkins shortly after midnight Sept....

Huntsville drivers get grace period before upgraded hands-free law kicks in

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Police Department is holding a six-month driver’s education campaign to prepare motorists for new restrictions on using hand-held devices while...

City settles lawsuit over incident involving Huntsville police officers

HUNTSVILLE -- A resolution authorizing the city attorney to settle a lawsuit filed following a 2021 incident involving police was passed Thursday night at...