Killen News

New cell phone policy rings perfect note with students

Montgomery Advertiser - Mon Nov 09

FLORENCE -- Central High School senior Kelsie Gean clearly remembers the time last school year when her cell phone fell out of her purse, landing her in in-school suspension for a day.

How does 15-year prison sentence almost end after 4 months?

Decatur Daily - Sat Nov 07

When a Florence woman sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug distribution came up for parole four months later, people familiar with the case asked why.

Home Burns In Lauderdale County

WHNT-TV Huntsville - Thu Nov 05

Firefighters responded to a home in St. Florian this morning. When they arrived, they found a fully-involved fire.

Two Arrests Made in Tobacco Junction Burglary

WHNT-TV Huntsville - Mon Nov 02

For months, burglaries and thefts have plagued the Petersville community in Lauderdale County.

Two Arrests Made in Tobacco Junction Burglary

WHNT-19 - Mon Nov 02

For months, burglaries and thefts have plagued the Petersville community in Lauderdale County.

Teddy Olson trying to move on after death of his mother in fire

News Courier - Sat Oct 31

Jacques, Teddy OlsonA's chocolate Labrador retriever who will always bear the scars of fire that killed TeddyA's mother, is almost too exuberant to hold back as he tries to display affection for everyone.

Three New Hotels Opening Soon in Florence

WHNT-19 - Tue Oct 27

Three large hotel chains are opening locations in Florence. Once the construction of the new hotels is complete, an additional 258 rooms will be available in Florence and Lauderdale County.

Dash Camera Video Shows Police Officer Assault

WHNT-TV Huntsville - Mon Oct 26

Two men accused of assaulting a Florence police officer had been on the run since Saturday, but not anymore.

From A to Zip City, Alabama has odd place names

The Gadsden Times - Sun Oct 25

Published: Monday, October 26, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 11:00 p.m. The speed limit in Zip City is a modest 45 mph.

Accountant heads to prison on tax conviction

Decatur Daily - Fri Oct 23

An attorney told a federal judge that a Killen accountant cleverly kept messy books to take millions for personal use.