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Alabama man pleads guilty to federal charges for importing stuffed protected bird of prey
An Alabama man facing multiple federal counts pleaded guilty Monday in New York City to importing a stuffed protected bird of prey without notifying the U.S. Department of the Interior, records showed. Eufaula resident Toney Jones pleaded guilty to violating one count of the Endangered Species Act in federal court...
Alabama Supreme Court authorizes third nitrogen gas execution
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A third person is set to be executed by nitrogen gas, Alabama authorized Wednesday, months after becoming the first state to put a person to death with the previously untested method. The Alabama Supreme Court granted the state attorney general’s request to authorize the execution of Carey Dale Grayson, one of four teenagers […]
Last known US slave ship must stay under Alabama coast waters: Report
MOBILE, Alabama: After a year-long investigation, a task force of archaeologists, engineers and historians said the last known U.S. slave ship is too "broken" and decayed to be extracted from the murky waters of the Alabama Gulf Coast without being dismembered. The Alabama Historical Commission task force said the Clotilda,...
‘Get ready’: Sheriff gives stark warning to suspects amid Midland City pipe bomb scare
MIDLAND CITY, Ala. (WTVY) - Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum sent a stark warning to fellow suspects surrounding a pipe bomb scare early Friday morning. During a related investigation, officers learned of a pipe bomb concealed within a home in a Midland City neighborhood. Dale County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with...
Geneva street dedicated to southern gospel music executive
GENEVA, Ala. (WTVY) - A street in Geneva has been renamed in honor of city native who made his name in the southern gospel industry. Norman G. Holland Lane honors the longtime executive’s impact on the world of gospel music. Across a 35-year career, Holland became a catalyst in the careers of many of the top gospel acts like the Cathedral Quartet, the Kingsmen Quartet, Gold City, Jeff and Sheri Easter, Greater Vision and many others.
Trial of former Houston County prosecutor facing ethics violations to begin next week
EUFAULA, Ala. (WDHN) — Mark Johnson’s defense attorneys and the state attorney general office met at the Eufaula courthouse to review a few motions. Johnson, a former Houston County prosecutor, is facing six ethics violations alleging that he solicited pictures and messages to women with criminal cases for sexual contact as a public official.
Eufaula Walmart reopened after a weekend fire that was potentially caused by TikTok challenge
EUFAULA, Ala. (WDHN) — After only a few days of being closed, Walmart Eufaula has reopened its doors amidst an investigation into an alleged arson. Walmart Eufaula announced on Facebook that it had reopened today but was operating with limited shopping as replacement products arrived. According to Eufaula Mayor...
Troy Athletics mourns passing of team physician, Dr. Mickey DiChiara
Longtime Troy University Athletics team physician Dr. Peter “Mickey” DiChiara passed away on Monday, Aug. 12, at the age of 73. DiChiara spent nearly four decades as a team physician for Troy Athletics. DiChiara is a Bessemer native and attended University of Alabama, serving as photographer for The Crimson White. DiChiara served in the U.S. […] The post Troy Athletics mourns passing of team physician, Dr. Mickey DiChiara appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Ammo manufacturer set to expand in Greenville
Pigeon Creek Manufacturing, a burgeoning company in Greenville, is set to significantly impact the local economy with plans to expand its operations and hire hundreds of new employees over the next few years. The company’s current expansion, which is already underway, is expected to bring 70 new jobs to Greenville and Butler County by January. […] The post Ammo manufacturer set to expand in Greenville appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
'They take credit cards at McDonalds?': Miss Terry sheds light on Nick Saban's post-retirement life
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — After 17 years at the helm of one of college football's greatest dynasties, the transition to civilian life could be a major leap. Nick Saban hasn't fully made that leap just yet, but the "quick learner" is taking baby steps, according to his wife. During the...
Nearly 400 gallons of high-expansion foam fills Coast Guard hangar in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — United States Coast Guard crewmen on duty at the Aviation Training Center in Mobile were shocked to find their hangar full of high-expansion foam on Sunday evening. According to Lt. Earl Roberts, the Mobile Aviation Training Center Public Relations Officer, the foam was activated due to a fault in the system. […]
Community Safety and Preparedness Fair Planned for Sept. 14 in Enterprise, Alabama
ENTERPRISE, Ala.(WDNews) — The Enterprise Fire Department, in collaboration with the Coffee County Community Emergency Response Team (CC-CERT), is set to host a Community Safety and Preparedness Fair on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Central Fire Station located at 301 Plaza Drive.
Alabama prison costs rising: How does spending per inmate compare to other southeastern states?
Alabama spends less than most other southeastern states to maintain its prisoners, although the state is paying substantially more per inmate than a few years ago. At a budget hearing this week, Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm showed legislators a chart that ranked Alabama fifth out of nine southeastern states with a daily average cost of $83.
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