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The mother claims her son was leaving the park’s batting cages when a baseball tore through the protective netting and struck him in the head.

Albertville realtor Arely Guzman is back in police custody while awaiting a jury trial in Texas to face charges of conspiracy to transport illegal aliens, causing serious bodily injury and placing lives in jeopardy.

More details about the bond conditions for alleged human trafficker Arely Guzman have been released following a recent detention hearing in Huntsville.

Arely Guzman, the Albertville real estate agent charged with trafficking illegal aliens, was granted bond and released from custody on Wednesday.

Arely Guzman, the Albertville resident facing federal charges for allegedly smuggling illegal aliens into the United States, has been ordered to remain in U.S. Marshal custody pending an investigation to potentially satisfy the conditions of release.

An Albertville real estate agent is facing a federal charge after prosecutors said they discovered her involvement in a violent criminal enterprise that smuggled illegal aliens into the United States.

Sheriff Phil Sims said 12 of the subjects had criminal histories beyond illegal immigration, including DUI, fraud, domestic violence and distribution and possession of drug charges. Three had felony re-entry charges after having been previously deported. Thirteen of the individuals were Guatemalan nationals, and one was a Mexican national, he said.

More than 100 people packed into the Busted Oak Bourbon Society on Main Street to show their support for Colvin. Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, State House Speaker Nathanial Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) and House Majority Leader Scott Stadhagen (R-Hartselle) also attended the event to offer their endorsements.

Stephen McClendon is alive and well today thanks to the grace of God and the selfless act of his close friend Nathan Haskew, who donated one of his kidneys.

Budgeting was the major topic of discussion during Tuesday’s mayoral candidate forum in Albertville.

For Justin Ennis, MAGA means “Make Albertville Great Again!” That's why he recently launched his campaign for mayor of Albertville.

Albertville City Councilman Nathan Broadhurst recently announced his campaign for re-election to Place 5.

Albertville native Miguel Corona recently launched his campaign for Albertville City Council, Place 5.

Robin Roden sees the city of Albertville daily as a school bus driver. Now, she is running for the city council.

The local immigrant community in Albertville held another type of protest on Monday. Instead of making their voices heard in a large public protest like last Wednesday, they hope to convey the same message with their absence.

Reactions to Ainsworth's message —which garnered nearly 800 comments and over 1,500 likes across Facebook, Instagram and X — have been mixed, with most voicing support for while others doubled down on criticizing ICE.

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) issued a statement Thursday responding to the protests in Albertville against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

President Donald Trump’s nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration inspired protests in Albertville Wednesday night as a large group marched downtown carrying posters and shouting chants critical of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Concerns surrounding an influx of Haitian migrants in Albertville have largely died down from their fever pitch over the summer. However, that could soon change under the new Trump administration’s tightening of immigration laws.

Albertville's newest coffee shop can move forward with plans to open soon after a zoning lawsuit concerning the property was dismissed last week.

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.