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Once facing execution, man convicted of grisly motel murder set for Alabama parole board hearing
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A man who tortured and murdered a woman at a Huntsville motel in 1983 is once again eligible for release from prison. Phillip Musgrove, who was born in 1953, was initially sentenced to death for the killing of Deborah Lynn Burks, whom he had dated over a period of several months.
Alabama’s Roy Wood Jr. to host CNN news and comedy series: ‘We’re back!’
If you’ve missed seeing Roy Wood Jr. on television, the wait will soon be over. The comedian from Alabama, formerly a high-profile correspondent on “The Daily Show,” is set to host a new series on CNN, “Have I Got News For You.”. Wood, 45, confirmed his...
‘We all feel it’: Combating hunger in North Alabama with annual ‘Fill the Food Bank’ fundraiser
With grocery store prices sky-high, more people than ever are finding it hard to feed their families. That's why News 19 is teaming up with the Food Bank of North Alabama to combat food insecurity in the Tennessee Valley.
Alabama's Northern Beltline project construction progresses
More progress is being made on the Northern Beltline. Congressman Gary Palmer, leaders of the Alabama Department of Transportation and local officials were Pinson Thursday for a tour of the Northern Beltline. It is the largest uncompleted project in the Appalachian Development Highway System. Alabama’s congressional delegation secured $519 million...
Russellville football booster club hosts golf tournament
The Russellville High School football booster club hosted a golf tournament fundraiser at Twin Pines Country Club Aug. 2. Golfers in teams of four players each had the chance to show their skills on the course while supporting the football program. “Golf is a fun way to get everybody involved,” Russellville head football coach Dustin Goodwin said. “We had coaches playing, we had players playing and then we had members of the community playing. I always think it’s a great event.”
Decatur police arrest woman accused of obtaining dozens of fraudulent loans
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A former employee at Always Money was arrested on identity theft charges following a summer-long investigation, Decatur police said. According to police, the investigation began in June when Always Money, a loan agency, reported that a former worker had obtained loans in customers names. Police said...
Hard Rock Reverb Hotel in the works in Florence
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - Plans for a new Hard Rock Reverb Hotel in Florence are slowly moving forward. A private developer is hoping to turn an old Days Inn into an eight story, history-centric hotel. Florence’s city council voted Monday to take the next step in the process. That is...
Christian Moore Remains Unconscious, Hits Walk Off Home Run In Fifth Professional Game
Mama, there goes that man again. It’s hard to envision starting a professional career in a better way than former Tennessee star Christian Moore has and the storybook first professional week continued on Wednesday night when he hit a ninth inning walk-off home run for the Rocket City Trash Pandas against the Birmingham Barons.
Tuscaloosa's Brilyn Hollyhand aims to reach next generation of voters with new book
Brilyn Hollyhand, an 18-year-old political commentator and strategist from Tuscaloosa, hopes to inspire the next generation of voters with his new book. Hollyhand's debut book, "One Generation Away: Why Now Is the Time to Restore American Freedom" launched July 9 and reached number 2 on the Amazon bestsellers list. More: Vote set for...
Man receives 198-year sentence for kidnapping, rape of elderly woman in Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping and raping an elderly woman in Anniston two years ago was sentenced Friday. The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office said Tony Lamar White was sentenced to 198 years in prison. The sheriff's office said on July 4, 2022,...
Elmore County 4-H seeking Youth Development Coordinator
4-H Youth Development Coordinator – Elmore County. Location: This position will be housed in the Elmore County Extension Office in Wetumpka, Alabama. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is the outreach organization for the land grant mission of Auburn University and Alabama A&M University. Our educational programs grow from these two land grant university campuses to serve the people of Alabama. We deliver science-based educational programs that enable people to improve their quality of life and economic well-being. Our information and programs are available online or in person in all 67 County Extension Offices and at teaching sites throughout Alabama communities.
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