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‘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...
On the first day of Christmas, a trooper gave to me … ALEA opens ’12 Days of Safety’ Campaign
MONTGOMERY – This week, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will launch its annual “12 Days of Safety” Campaign to run throughout the holiday season....