Powell News

When public safety personnel are injured in the line of duty, it is a serious issue... And fire officials are taking every step possible to make sure the suspect gets the maximum prosecution.

Very rarely am I at a loss for words. Considering the business I'm in that's probably a good thing.

We're following a developing story out of DeKalb County where a fire destroyed Azalea's Apartment Complex in the town of Powell, located off County Road 47.

Officers with the state fire marshal's office Monday continued to investigate a fire that destroyed an apartment complex in Powell early Saturday morning.

Residents of a condemned Valley apartment complex say they were duped into moving in.

Joanne Sokolowski Camp, 50, of Dutton, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2008, in Huntsville.

There are new details in a Friday night homicide in DeKalb County. Sixty-six year-old Hillard Blackstone is charged with the murder of his 39-year-old son, Barry Blackstone.

A DeKalb County man arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of his son has been released from jail on a $50,000 bond.

Police say an argument Friday evening led to a father allegedly shooting his son twice in the chest with a handgun killing him.

More than 400 people in DeKalb County have been exempt from having to pay garbage fees for 2008.

Dothan police responded to a burglary at a Compass Bank in Dothan Thursday morning, Police Chief John Powell said.

In some ways, Dothan police officers Walter Handley and Arthur Schaefer wonder what all the fuss is about.

“Serving the city was very important to dad”

Updated 39 minutes ago For 12 years, Dan Haymon dedicated his life to serving the town of Powell. via Times-Journal

“This investigation began some ago after officers and agents had received tips about the Townsons' alleged illegal activity”

Updated 19 minutes ago A Fyffe couple believed to have been selling marijuana from their home for the last year is now behind bars. via Times-Journal

Shelton State extending its winning streak to 13 games as it pounded Faulkner State, 94-45, on Saturday. via Tuscaloosa News

“When I came here in 1957, we didn't have a scout troop here.”

Rainsville's Boy Scout Troop 184 is 50 years old this year and going strong, according to a charter and statements from one of its founders. via The Weekly Post