March 2024 – Page 8

72-year-old North Alabama man arrested for allegedly possessing child sexual material

March 19, 2024 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton Hartselle police said a 72-year-old man has been arrested for possessing child sexual abuse material. According to a news release, Roy Wayne Goodwin, 72, of Hartselle, was arrested Thursday. He faces five counts […]

Suspect charged with capital murder in killing of man who was dropped off at Birmingham hospital

March 19, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson A suspect is behind bars in the weekend shooting death of a man who was dropped off at Princeton Baptist Medical Center. Kelvin Andra Edwards Jr., 30, is charged with capital murder in […]

Mahogany Jackson knew she was going to die after abduction, torture over stolen gun, prosecutor said

March 19, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Carol Robinson Mahogany Jackson, a Birmingham woman tortured for hours before she was fatally shot in the back of her head, likely knew she wasn’t going to survive the abduction, a prosecutor said Wednesday. The 20-year-old […]

Roy S. Johnson: No elected official owns the seat, though some stay so long they may forget

March 19, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Roy S. Johnson This is an opinion column. No one owns the seat. It’s easy to forget that when it’s been yours for so long. Yours, as in, entrusted to you by the people. Entrusted […]

Autauga-Prattville Library Board fires library director, staff who locked facility in protest

March 19, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Howard Koplowitz The Autauga-Prattville Library Board fired the library’s director during an special meeting on Thursday — a decision the director’s supporters claimed was retaliation for questioning the board’s new book banning policy. The board […]

Alabama mayors support increased penalty for firing guns into homes, buildings, vehicles

March 19, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Mike Cason The mayors Alabama’s 10 largest cities have endorsed a bill to increase the penalty for firing a gun into an occupied home, business, or vehicle. The mayors cited two tragedies that happened in […]

Alabama lawmaker wants Space Camp added to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill due to transgender counselor

March 19, 2024 Bouldin 0

By William Thornton A state lawmaker has proposed adding Space Camp to a bill currently before the Alabama House which would prohibit discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools. Alabama Rep. Mack Butler, R-Rainbow […]

Orange Beach settles lawsuits claiming LGBTQ, disability discrimination for nearly $300k

March 19, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Mary Helene Hall The Orange Beach City Council voted to spend nearly $300,000 to settle two lawsuits alleging discrimination, harassment and retaliation based on a sex, sexual orientation and disability. Both lawsuits were filed by […]

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant founding president to step down; replacement named

March 19, 2024 Bouldin 0

By Scott Turner The Mazda Toyota Manufacturing facility in Greenbrier is under going a leadership change, the manufacturer announced Tuesday. Mazda Toyota Manufacturing founding Plant President Masashi Aihara will transition out of his role, and welcome […]

OBITUARIES 3/20 – 3/26/2024

March 18, 2024 Bouldin 0

Fairfield man who fatally shot mother of 3 has murder charge dismissed under stand your ground law ROYAL FUNERAL HOME MRS. IRENE L. LANG- FORD B.K.A “TINY” OCTOBER 6, 1932 – MARCH 16, 2024 The […]