An Aniah’s Law hearing was held on September 27 to determine whether Jean-Pierre would be granted bond based on his history and the severity of the charges, including first-degree robbery, second-degree assault, minor in possession of a weapon and resisting arrest.
Defense attorney Richard Rice argued that his client, 16-year-old Djovani Jean-Pierre, was being unfairly targeted due to his Haitian descent and that much of the case against him was based on hearsay.
Local officials across Alabama are facing heightened scrutiny as concerns mount over the recent influx of Haitian migrants.
A mix of white, Haitian and Hispanic residents and pastors gathered near downtown Albertville on Sunday to hold a community prayer meeting in multiple languages to foster unity and prosperity for the city.
While questions remain surrounding the influx of Haitian migrants in north Alabama, whistleblower and immigration advisor Jay Palmer said he has proof that human labor trafficking is taking place in Albertville.
A concerned Albertville resident has filed a lawsuit against the city government over its decision to rezone a residential property inside the local historic district for a coffee shop business.
To ease tensions and communication, members of Albertville’s Haitian community and a grassroots group leading an effort to address residents’ immigration concerns met at city hall in the mayor’s office.
It’s been nearly a week since concerned citizens met in Albertville to discuss issues surrounding the rising Haitian immigrant population, and already, Gerilynn Hanson, who organized the meeting, said they’re seeing some positive results from the City.
After much public outcry and speculation on social media, the City of Albertville issued a statement Friday confirming the buses were being used to transport workers to and from a job site, not to directly import migrants from other countries.
Several residents in Albertville and Boaz have reported seeing large charter buses dropping off what appear to be Haitian immigrants in various locations at odd hours, often carrying baggage and other belongings.
An illegal immigrant has been charged with murder for a drunk-driving crash in Albertville.
Albertville City Schools is in desperate need of more funding to accommodate its rapid growth and immigrant population, according to Superintendent Bart Reeves.
It's more than a 1,000-mile drive from the U.S.-Mexico border to Albertville, yet the small city known for its fire hydrants and chicken processors has become the face of immigration, legal or otherwise.
When it comes to the LGBTQ community’s push to normalize drag queens, there is always an agenda afoot. Smaller Alabama communities should take note and prepare.
A drag show planned in Albertville this Friday has drawn national attention as local efforts to stop the event have proven unsuccessful.
An upcoming drag show in Albertville is causing a stir among the local community with some residents supporting the event while others hope to prevent it from happening.