Tag: MARSHALL COUNTY

A 14-year-old girl was killed in an ATV accident, according to the Marshall County Coroner’s Office. The incident occurred at 7:10 p.m. Thursday on Kelley Road in Albertville.

Extensive rusting around the main seal could lead to a sudden and catastrophic rupture resulting in bodily harm or property damage and could even "collapse" the cities water lines.

It was a chilly, windy Saturday morning as protesters gathered outside the Marshall County Courthouse in Guntersville for another “No Kings” rally.

The contractor must submit a recovery schedule showing the amount of overtime and manpower needed to make up for lost time and get back on track.

State Rep. Brock Colvin (R-Albertville) recently introduced a bill amending Marshall County’s local volunteer fire district act, which was the subject of a lawsuit that reached the Alabama Supreme Court in 2024.

The suspect, Bartolome Sebastian — also known as Miguel Sebastian and Sebastian Miguel Bartolome — allegedly raped a family member, who later gave birth as a result.

The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office has concluded its investigation into allegations of an “inappropriate relationship” between an Asbury High School coach and student, finding no cause for pursuing criminal charges. However, the Marshall County School District said the matter is still under internal investigation for ethical reasons.

On Wednesday, Gov. Kay Ivey requested that flags flown in Marshall County be lowered to half staff on Saturday to honor the memory of County Commissioner Ronny Shumate, who died late Monday night at the age of 69.

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.

The Marshall County District Attorney’s Office will review findings after a child sex predator operation turned deadly on Sunday.

Marshall County may soon be updating its picketing regulations following a second “No Kings” protest in front of the courthouse in downtown Guntersville.

Lana Patrick received a 485-day sentence in August 2024 after he was found guilty of third-degree criminal trespass, disorderly conduct and obstructing government operations for refusing to stop videoing inside the Marshall County Revenue Commission’s Office.

Commissioner Ronny Shumate, whose district would be partially annexed, told 1819 News that he had never heard of the plan until the day of the council’s vote.

Apparently, the Alabama governor’s office doesn’t care about us.

Marshall County Commission chairman James Hutcheson died early Saturday morning after serving the county for nearly 15 years.

The Supreme Court of Alabama recently issued a multipart decision regarding fire service fees in Marshall County fire districts, ultimately reversing, affirming and remanding rulings made by a lower court.

The Board ruled 3-0 in the sheriff’s favor, finding insufficient evidence to support Windsor’s complaint.

Marshall County Sheriff Phils Sims is facing allegations of political retaliation against a high-ranking employee.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is investigating a deadly crash that claimed the lives of two teens.

As voters head to the polls on November 5 to pick the next U.S. President, Marshall County residents will also decide on whether to allow the sale of alcohol in unincorporated areas of the county.

The five school district superintendents in Marshall County are calling for more transparency from the County Commission due to concerns the schools are not receiving their fair share of the recently enacted 1-cent sales tax increase.

Members of the Marshall County legislative delegation recently attended a border school in McAllen, Texas to learn more about the illegal immigration crisis that continues to hit home in Alabama.

More Alabama public schools are on alert in response to a recent trend in the state of online threats targeting public schools that have already led to multiple arrests this week.

A YouTuber and self-proclaimed “citizen journalist” was recently sentenced to 180 days after attempting to record video inside the Marshall Count Revenue Office.

The judge presiding over a criminal case for Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) director John Cooper has pushed back the trial date for the third time.

With a race for Alabama Senate District 9 and the White House in 2024, Marshall County Probate Judge Andrea Lecroy is preparing for a “marathon election year” that could include up to eight elections.

 The criminal trial for Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) director John Cooper has been pushed back once again in Marshall County.