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Tuscaloosa Police Identify Greensboro Woman Killed in Monday Wreck
Police in Tuscaloosa have identified the West Alabama woman who died in a single-car accident early Monday morning. As the Thread reported yesterday, police in Tuscaloosa were called to the scene of a single-vehicle accident off Hargrove Road around 8 a.m. Monday. A woman driving a 2006 Ford Explorer left...
Welcome News 19’s new MMJ/reporter Peyton Newman!
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – News 19 wants to give our new MMJ/reporter, Peyton Newman, a warm welcome to the News 19 team!. Peyton started at News 19 in June 2024 as an MMJ/Reporter. She recently graduated from The University of Alabama with BA in news media as well as summa cum laude Latin honors. She was also named the 2024 recipient of the Outstanding Student in News Media award.
New: breaking ground in Stoner Park this week
The City of Huntsville is breaking ground at Stoner Park to start construction on an eclectic new amenity. Keep reading to find out about the intention and updates for this exciting project. What breaking ground will accomplish. The project is for a spacious 19,000 sqft open-air pavilion that will serve...
Rainsville promotes two in police department
Todd Bowen is the new assistant police chief in the City of Rainsville, after action by the council this week. Bowen was promoted to replace Matt Crum who resigned the position recently. Bowen expressed thanks for being given the opportunity. Josh Wilson was promoted to captain in the police departments...
Man charged with stuffing his son in freezer dies
HENRY COUNTY, Ala. (WTVY) - A man accused of stuffing his teenage son’s body in a freezer died before his case could go to trial. Court records show Michael Shane Halstead died on July 7. Attorney Arthur Medley filed a motion to dismiss the charges following Halstead’s death.
Ferworn qualifies for U.S. Amateur Championship
DALLAS, Texas (July 22, 2024) – University of North Alabama freshman golfer Andrew Ferworn qualified for the 124th U.S. Amateur Championship at Hazeltine on Monday, finishing his qualifying round with a four-under-par 66 at the Brook Hollow Golf Club in Dallas, Texas. Ferworn — a Houston native — completed his freshman season at UNA this past Spring. He earned a spot on the Atlantic Sun Conference All-Freshman team after recording three top 10 finishes. His lowest round was a 65 back in the fall at the Graeme McDowell Invitational. Now, Ferworn will have an opportunity to represent UNA on the...
Sen. Katie Britt leads effort to address childcare crisis
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Alabama’s U.S. Senator Katie Britt is spearheading efforts to tackle the nation’s childcare crisis, focusing on accessibility and affordability for families grappling with inadequate childcare solutions. Recently, Britt participated in a discussion with Axios, emphasizing the urgent need for affordable childcare. The...
Alabama Democratic delegates rally for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama’s Democratic delegates are reassessing the 2024 election following President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race. Many are banding behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden’s endorsement on Sunday. However, some say an open convention may not be off the table. “Biden had vision and plenty of knowledge, so the […]
Allen: It’s time for Alabama to drop its outdated funding method for schools
Alabama is the home of rockets, research, and immense natural resources. We are also, unfortunately, one of only six states that still base funding for public schools on enrollment. This out-of-date model ignores the needs of actual students. As a North Alabama native and the CEO of the Huntsville Committee...
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