Prosecutors seeking the death penalty for 2023 Huntsville capital murder suspect
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against an Indiana man facing a capital murder charge for a 2023 shooting in Huntsville. Damon Blinks is accused of killing 23-year-old Devin McDonald on Quality Circle before stealing his car and fleeing to Indiana in August 2023. In April...
Two men killed in single-vehicle wreck on Hwy. 72
Father and child involved in Huntsville house fire confirmed a murder suicide. A 21-year-old man and his 1-year-old baby were killed before a structure fire on Tuesday afternoon, police say. Rainsville man killed in DeKalb County crash, one injured. Updated: 2 hours ago. Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officials say...
Lockheed Martin awarded $23.5M modification to THAAD contract from MDA
HUNTSVILLE — Lockheed Martin’s Huntsville facility will share in the work on a $23.5 million THAAD contract modification, the Department of Defense announced. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control of […] The post Lockheed Martin awarded $23.5M modification to THAAD contract from MDA appeared first on 256 Today .
Former Decatur police officer files discrimination lawsuit against city, police officials
A former Decatur Police Department officer has filed a federal lawsuit against a number of city and police officials, claiming workplace discrimination and unequal treatment.
Athens breaking ground on west side for Food City
ATHENS — “If you build it, they will come.” Those iconic words from the movie “Field of Dreams” more than 35 years ago are just as meaningful today for a […] The post Athens breaking ground on west side for Food City appeared first on 256 Today .
Florida man charged in Priceville for resisting arrest, fake ID and traffic violations
PRICEVILLE, Ala. — A Florida man is facing multiple charges after police say he resisted arrest and was found with a fake ID during a traffic stop early Thursday morning. According to Priceville Police, 30-year-old Suhayb Gamal M. Alsghayer of Kissimmee, Florida, was pulled over around 12:30 a.m. on August 7 near...
US Army readies to release new missile defense strategy soon
The Army's new air and missile defense strategy incorporates emerging technology like artificial intelligence to handle growing, complex threats.
Redstone retirement ceremony celebrates six careers
The six honorees at Thursday’s installation retirement ceremony together represented more than two centuries of service. They included Chief Warrant Officer 5 Percell Hunter and Army civilians Billy Driver, Lisa Owens, Tonya Washington, Tonya Parker and Michelle Bourman. The quarterly installation-wide ceremony in...
“Take Back Alabama Town Hall” rallies crowd in Madison
MADISON – Over 100 citizens packed into Movement Church last Monday night for the Take Back Alabama Town Hall, an event that brought together faith, family, and freedom in a call to action for communities across the state. Hosted by Moms for Liberty – Madison County, Movement Church, and...
Owens Cross Roads Lions Club donates $3,600 to Police Department
The Lions Club of Owens Cross Roads is making sure the Police Department has what it needs to help save lives.
