Saturday, May 26 2012 4:07 AM EDT2012-05-26 08:07:28 GMT
The Madison County District Attorney filed a motion late Friday afternoon requesting the judge order a mental evaluation for Hammad Memon. Memon's attorney plans to use the insanity defense when the teenager goesMore >>
The Madison County District Attorney filed a motion late Friday afternoon requesting the judge order a mental evaluation for Hammad Memon.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 9:56 PM EDT2012-05-26 01:56:59 GMT
A civil service board elected a new police chief Friday. Ron Tyler was selected as the new Florence Police chief. He has been with the station for 17 years. Tyler will take over for Chief Rick Singleton whoMore >>
Ron Tyler was selected as the new Florence Police chief. He has been with the station for 17 years.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 9:48 PM EDT2012-05-26 01:48:21 GMT
Vincent Ingram received a guilty verdict in the shooting death of a Lauderdale County man. The jury deliberated most of the day before handing down a guilty verdict around 3:20 p.m. Ingram was chargedMore >>
Vincent Ingram received a guilty verdict in the shooting death of a Lauderdale County man.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 9:24 PM EDT2012-05-26 01:24:05 GMT
Alabama roads are expected to be busy this Memorial Day holiday and it will be under the watchful eye of the law. Alabama State Troopers, police and other law enforcement will be swarming the highwaysMore >>
Alabama roads are expected to be busy this Memorial Day holiday and it will be under the watchful eye of the law.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 8:28 PM EDT2012-05-26 00:28:02 GMT
The city of Athens is going green with their new vehicles. Mayor Ronnie Marks demonstrated the city's new compressed natural gas filling station and car. The city opted to purchase a CNG program to combatMore >>
The city of Athens is going green with their new vehicles.
Mayor Ronnie Marks demonstrated the city's new compressed natural gas filling station and car.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 8:01 PM EDT2012-05-26 00:01:50 GMT
Point Mallard aquatics center in Decatur is gearing up for the summer season. As the economy recovers, city leaders are looking to reintroduce expansion plans. "Being city funded makes it really difficult toMore >>
Point Mallard aquatics center in Decatur is gearing up for the summer season.
As the economy recovers, city leaders are looking to reintroduce expansion plans. More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 7:47 PM EDT2012-05-25 23:47:39 GMT
The Huntsville City School board approved new hires in a special meeting Friday morning. Three new ninth grade academic administrators will begin work at Butler, Lee, and Grissom High Schools. SuperintendentMore >>
The Huntsville City School board approved new hires in a special meeting Friday morning. Three new ninth grade academic administrators will begin work at Butler, Lee, and Grissom High School. More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 7:06 PM EDT2012-05-25 23:06:05 GMT
Some people might think of Sarah Thompson and her family as the modern day Brady bunch. She and her husband have ten kids in all, but only seven still live at the house. Thompson takes care of all of theMore >>
Sarah Thompson started a foundation in honor of her sister, Sidney Carson, after she passed away six years ago.More >>
Friday, May 25 2012 6:57 PM EDT2012-05-25 22:57:34 GMT
One of the biggest traveling holidays starts this weekend. Alabama state troopers said thousands will hit the roadways to drive across the country to see friends and family for Memorial Holiday. AlabamaMore >>
State troopers will be out looking for motorists breaking the law during Memorial weekend.More >>
MARSHALL COUNTY, AL (WAFF) -
Emergency Management Agency Directors received some recognition from The National Weather Service for storm preparedness.
The ceremony took place at Sci-Quest in Huntsville on Wednesday.
11 north Alabama counties received awards to highlight their storm ready certification.
The event also stressed the importance of always being prepared after April 27th. EMA directors say that awareness is sharper than ever.
"I think what April 27th did is it brought to the forefront that it could happen anywhere and anytime. And it's not just a single tornado we're dealing with. When we're dealing with outbreaks, it could happen anywhere," said Anita McBurnett, Marshall County EMA Director.
The storm ready certification means a county has 24 hour warning systems and the proper notification technology in place.
Several EMA directors received recognition for storm preparedness from The National Weather Service.
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