October 2023 – Page 7

Stephen Perkins’ relative protests delay in police correction: ‘13 days to disparage his character’

October 24, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Savannah Tryens-Fernandes One relative is questioning the Decatur police chief’s correction to the initial police report on the shooting death of Stephen Perkins about two weeks later. Sheree Head, a Perkins’ relative, said the […]

BLACK WOMEN IN HUNTSVILLE’S NEWS MEDIA

October 24, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Zoie Roberson, Speakin’ Out News staff writer (courtesy photos) ANCHORS AWAY’: (LEFT – RIGHT) Margo Gray of WAFF 48 and Demetria Green of WAAY 31, two esteemed news personalities illuminating the Tennessee Valley with […]

Suspect charged in killing of ‘loving, good-hearted’ Jeffco mom of 3 shot in front of children

October 24, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A mother of three killed Monday in a domestic shooting has now been identified. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as April Marie Britton. She was 37. Emell O. Peavy, 48, […]

What is phishing? U.S. Postal Service says there’s a new scam going around

October 24, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Leada Gore There’s a new scam going around that’s designed to trick you into providing your personal information. The U.S. Postal Service and Postal Inspection Service said fake emails claiming to be from USPS officials, including the […]

Madison library finished moving books back to young adult section

October 24, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Williesha Morris The collection review process at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library ended this week, one month after staff and community members shared their frustrations about moving children’s and young adult books to the adult section for […]

After redistricting, Baldwin County emerges as the ‘epicenter’ of a new congressional district

October 24, 2023 Bouldin 0

By John Sharp Limestone County might be the new fastest-growing county in Alabama in recent years. But Baldwin County, the fastest growing county in Alabama since 2010, has arrived. For the first time ever, Baldwin County is the […]

Shelby County convicted sex offender found guilty for more child sex abuse crimes

October 24, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A 59-year-old convicted sex offender has been found guilty again in the sex abuse of a child. James Harrison Moore II, of Alabaster, was convicted last week on charges of rape, sodomy and […]

Court ordered voting map will be used for 2024 congressional elections even as state continues to fight, AG says

October 24, 2023 Bouldin 0

By Joseph D. Bryant A new state congressional map ordered by federal judges earlier this month will be used in the 2024 election even as the state continues its opposition against it, Attorney General Steve Marshall clarified to […]

Decatur woman arrested after dead newborn found in dumpster

October 24, 2023 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton Decatur police have arrested a woman in connection with the discovery Tuesday of the body of a newborn in a dumpster outside a business. According to Decatur police spokesperson Irene Cardenas-Martinez, officers conducted a […]

Kentucky man with AR-15 shoots cars in Alabama Waffle House parking lot, police say

October 24, 2023 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton Decatur police say a Kentucky man fired multiple shots at vehicles in a Waffle House parking lot Saturday morning with an AR-15-style rifle. The incident happened at about 2:55 a.m. in the area […]