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'We are good people': Albertville Haitian pastor speaks out amidst migrant bus controversy
We're hearing from a pillar of the Albertville community who is also a Haitian American. This amidst allegations that migrants are being bussed into North Alabama illegally. Pastor Johny Charles migrated to the U.S. legally years ago. He's been the pastor of the first Haitian church in Marshall County, Eglise Porte Etroite, for more than than a decade.
Alabama Sen. Kitchens responds to migrant concerns in Marshall County
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — In Marshall County, concerns are rising over the reported influx of working migrants in Albertville. This has led to meetings and letters addressing potential impacts on public safety, schools, and other local services. FOX54’s Ken McCoy spoke with Alabama Senator Wes Kitchens about what is being done to address these issues.
Grant mayor pleading for new volunteer firefighters
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The mayor of Grant is pleading for people to apply to be volunteer firefighters after a microburst hit the area nearly two weeks ago. The microburst that swept over Marshall County on Aug. 2 knocked down several trees and powerlines. Cleanup was still ongoing on Monday.
Marshall Co. man charged with electronic solicitation of a child
MARSHALL CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A Grant man was arrested on Tuesday on child sex crime charges. A neighboring agency contacted Marshall County investigators about a sex crime involving a juvenile. On Tuesday, the Marshall County Criminal Investigations Division conducted a search and seizure of electronic devices. After an interview...
Marshall County man held on $500,000 bond on child porn charges
Marshall County officials say more charges are likely for a Guntersville man who is already in jail, accused of possessing child pornography. According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Corey Jacob Vickery, 28, was arrested Aug. 12 following a search at a home in the 2500 block of Deerman Street.
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