The StandDown Texas Project: Texas Execution
Texas is scheduled to carry out its 17th execution of 2009, tonight in Huntsville. It would be the state's 440th execution since 1982. Texas has far and away the most active death chamber in America, accounting for more than 37% of the nation's post-... read the full story
Christmas Charities in Huntsville seeking applications from those who need.
Huntsville Times photoChristmas Charities Year Round executive director Violet Edwards is preparing for this year's onslaught of applications. Huntsville, AL -- Christmas is more than three months away, but those wanting charitable help with gifts need to start... read the full story
North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless plans Tuesday census
Eric SchultzChris Drake, a homeless man, puts on his shoes outside of his shelter under I-565 during a previous homeless count. Huntsville, AL -- Theory is, more people live on the street when it's warm than when it's cold. The... read the full story
Government employers look to lower health costs to attract quality employee
Huntsville, AL -- While much of America frets over the rising cost of health insurance, state and municipal employees in Alabama continue to enjoy some of the cheapest premiums around. Until recently, state workers who avoid tobacco had the sweetest... read the full story
A&M student shot on Huntsville campus
Huntsville, AL -- An Alabama A&M University engineering student is in good condition after being shot on campus at 3 a.m. today. According to AAMU Interim Police Chief Charlie Porter, Marion Orr, 20, was a passenger in a Nissan that... read the full story
Jailbusters owner sentenced to 75 years for securities fraud
File photoJamie Butler was sentenced to 75 years in prison. HUNTSVILLE, AL -- James L. "Jamie" Butler was sentenced Friday to 75 years in prison on securities fraud charges after being described as a "financial predator" by prosecutors.... read the full story
City of Huntsville planning welcome home for new National Baptist Associati
Scruggs, pastor of Huntsville's First Missionary Baptist Church, won the election 4,108 votes to 924 at the convention in Memphis. Mayor Tommy Battle will present Scruggs a key to the city. read the full story
Accused cop killer Kenneth Shipp will go to trial Jan. 25
On Dec. 7, Judge Bruce Williams will hear from experts on whether Shipp's trial should be moved to another county because of pretrial publicity. Shipp is accused of killing Huntsville police officer Eric Freeman on Dec. 14, 2007. read the full story
Riley orders state flags at half-staff on Sept. 11
The state's official ceremony remembering the Sept. 11 victims will be at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville. read the full story
Local pastor faces off with ex-convict in National Baptist Convention elect
The Rev. Julius R. Scruggs, pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church in Huntsville, faces off in Memphis today against a preacher who wants to resume leading the National Baptist Convention USA after serving a prison term for stealing millions from the denomination. read the full story
Growing spread of crazy ants in Texas is no laughing matter
By BILL HANNA Something crazy is spreading across Texas, and it may be so destructive that one day it will make Texans actually miss the hated fire ant. Crazy ants, so named because they move in all directions rather than in a straight line, first surfaced in... read the full story
At Grissom, debate and indifference about Obama speech
AP PhotoPresident Barack Obama gestures as he delivers a speech about education Tuesday. HUNTSVILLE, AL -- Rather than chat with friends over lunch, several Grissom High School students Tuesday watched President Obama deliver his controversial and nationally... read the full story
College eyes location in downtown Huntsville
State Board of Education member Mary Jane Caylor of Huntsville says the state board could vote on the idea Sept. 24. read the full story
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