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Fort Payne police officer suspended, facing domestic violence charges
A Fort Payne police officer is facing domestic violence charges, according to jail records. Fort Payne Police Chief David Davis says he was notified Wednesday morning that one of his officers, 41-year-old Johnny Brown, was arrested. Davis says the incident occurred outside the city limits at a residence in the...
New charter school in Prattville opens doors to students for first day
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA)—It’s the first day of school at the brand-new charter school in Prattville’s High Point Town Center. Ivy Classical Academy offers a “classical liberal arts education.” It’s a tuition-free public school partnering with Hillsdale College to provide its curriculum. This year, Ivy Classical Academy will serve students in kindergarten through 5th grade and will add a grade each year until it serves students all the way through 12th grade.
Hartselle starts search for a city engineer
After 29 years without a city engineer, Hartselle is now looking to hire one. Human Resources Manager Melee Laney told City Council members d u r i n g t h e i r regular meet ing last m o n t h , ” t h e need was v o i c e d that the city was large enough now that we could use an engineer on staff.” Laney had been asked to create new job descriptions for a city engineer and the director of development because of the upcoming retirement of Jeff Johnson, development director, at the end of the calendar year.
After careful contact in practice, Auburn defense 'ready to go tee off'
Keldric Faulk couldn't help but smile. The sophomore is one of the nicest guys in the building at Auburn. He's also one of the most physically gifted. And in preseason practices, Hugh Freeze didn't want some of the ultra-talented athletes Auburn has been able to compile over the past couple years, like Faulk, to tee off at full speed in practice against the Tigers' offense.
Recreation center takes steps toward major update
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center is due for some much needed renovations. The facility saw a $1.2 Million revamp almost a decade ago in 2016, but not much has changed since then. Now, officials want to hear from those who use the popular northwest...
Muscle Shoals City Schools launches first responder class
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. (WAFF) - The Muscle Shoals Schools System added a new class at its career academy that will allow students to learn more about the life of a first responder. The class is taught by Lieutenant Bobby Newton from Muscle Shoals Police Department. The class itself is a...
Gov. Ivey dedicates pier at Roland Cooper State Park in memory of Black Belt outdoors icon
Governor Kay Ivey gave remarks and participated in a ribbon cutting as she joined Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship to dedicate a pier at Roland Cooper State Park in memory of Black Belt outdoor’s legend Big Daddy Lawler' Tuesday August 20, 2024 in Camden, Ala. Governor’s Office /Hal Yeager.
Alabaster honors Max Woodall for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout
Mayor Scott Brakefield and the Alabaster City Council took time to recognize the accomplishments of Eagle Scout Max Woodall during a regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 12. The post Alabaster honors Max Woodall for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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