Sand Mountain News - WHNT

Vote Today: Polls Open In Alabama Until 7pm

Claire Aiello — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:37:00 CDT

Exercise your right to vote today. Polls are open until 7 p.m. Make sure you bring your photo ID.

Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Savannah Hardin's Grandmother

Robert Richardson — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 18:00:00 CDT

Stepmother Faces Life in Prison if Convicted

The Etowah County district attorney said an Attalla woman deserves the death penalty for the heinous, atrocious, and cruel death of her granddaughter.

Shalinda Glass Enters Guilty Plea in 2006 Killing of Her Son

Wed, 7 Mar 2012 13:10:00 CST

Shalinda Glass entered a guilty plea Wednesday into the 2006 killing of her 5-year-old son Geontae. She has been sentenced to life in prison.

Governor Bentley Details Pension Reform Proposals

News release from Governor Bentley's Press Office — Wed, 7 Mar 2012 11:09:00 CST

Governor Robert Bentleyon Wednesday detailed pension reform legislation that will ensure the viability of the state’s retirement system while also saving taxpayers more than five billion dollars over the next 30 years.

At Least One Reported Dead In Alabama Tornadoes

WHNT News 19 Staff Reports — Sat, 3 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CST

According to the Alabama Emergency Management Agency and confirmation from the Tallapoosa Corner’s Office there has been one fatality as a result of the overnight storms that moved through the state.

Update: Victims of Fatal Wreck in DeKalb County Identified

Robert Richardson & Carson Clark — Fri, 2 Mar 2012 06:19:00 CST

DeKalb County deputies and Alabama State Troopers are investigating a deadly wreck in DeKalb County. The wreck happened near mile marker 313 on Interstate 59 between Fort Payne and Collinsville.

Prosecutors Plan to Upgrade Charges in Savannah Hardin Case

Robert Richardson — Thu, 1 Mar 2012 11:25:00 CST

Grandmother to be Charged with Capital Murder; Stepmother's Charges Pending

Prosecutors told an Etowah County judge they have surveillance video from a school bus video which shows Joyce Garrard threaten to punish her granddaughter, Savannah Hardin .

Dog Shot, Killed in Grant

Robert Richardson — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:02:00 CST

Police Investigating Shooting That Left Owner Devastated

Governor Bentley Calls For Sales Tax Holiday On Severe Weather Preparedness Items

News release from Governor Bentley's Press Office — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:59:00 CST

Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday outlined new legislation that would provide an annual sales tax holiday covering items related to severe weather preparedness.

Bo Bikes Bama: Bo Jackson To Lead Bike Ride To Raise Money For Tornado Relief

WHNT News 19 Staff Reports — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:16:00 CST

For years, Bo Jackson made headlines for his achievements in football and baseball. Now, he is planning a bike ride through Alabama to raise money for tornado relief. You're invited to ride along.