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Discovery Teacher Placed On Administrative Leave

WHNT 19 News — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:29:05 +0000

Discovery Teacher Placed On Administrative Leave: MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) – As the school year winds down, a Madison teacher has been placed on administrative leave. A parent emailed WHNT News 19 to ask us to check on the situation, saying the teacher works at Discovery Middle School. We contacted Dr. Dee Fowler, Superintendent of Madison City Schools. He did not address specifics. “A… » Read more on WHNT.com

BREAKING: Bradley Nash Pleads Guilty To Federal Pornography Charge

WHNT 19 News — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:53:05 +0000

BREAKING: Bradley Nash Pleads Guilty To Federal Pornography Charge: MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) – The son of Discovery Middle School Band Director, John Nash, 59, has pleaded guilty to Possession of Child Pornography. John Bradley Nash, 26, was charged as a result of an investigation into his activity while volunteering with the band at Discovery Middle School. The guilty plea is for… » Read more on WHNT.com

Lawyers For Accused School Shooter Want Off Case

WHNT 19 News — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:42:00 +0000

Lawyers For Accused School Shooter Want Off Case: HUNTSVILLE, Ala.(WHNT)-A potential curveball has been thrown in the upcoming trial of accused school shooter Hammad Memon after three of the suspect’s lawyers asked to be removed from the case. Lead attorney Bruce Gardner and his co-counsel Robin Clem handed in their… » Read more on WHNT.com

‘Bark For Life’ A New Fundraiser For American Cancer Society

WHNT 19 News — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:10:17 +0000

‘Bark For Life’ A New Fundraiser For American Cancer Society: MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) – You’ve heard of ‘Relay For Life,’ a major fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Now, there’s a similar event where you can bring your dog. ‘Bark For Life’ is in its first year and honors the… » Read more on WHNT.com

North Alabama School System Celebrates 15 Years

WHNT 19 News — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:37:03 +0000

North Alabama School System Celebrates 15 Years: MADISON, Ala. (WHNT)– Madison City Schools will officially celebrate 15 years as a school system Friday. The public is invited to a program at 6:30 p.m. at James Clemens High School. The program is being sponsored by the Madison City PTA Council and will include a … » Read more on WHNT.com

Middle School Students Speak Directly With ISS Astronauts

WHNT 19 News — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:37:18 +0000

Middle School Students Speak Directly With ISS Astronauts: HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – Students from Ed White, Discovery and Liberty Middle Schools gathered at UAHuntsville to speak with ISS Astronauts as the space station flew over Huntsville. » Read more on WHNT.com

Body, Gun, Explosives Found at Univ. of Central Florida

WHNT 19 News — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:46:45 +0000

Body, Gun, Explosives Found at Univ. of Central Florida: ORLANDO, Fla. (CNN) — A body with a self-inflicted gunshot wound was found along with a bag of explosives in a dormitory room at the University of Central Florida early Monday, prompting officials to cancel classes at the main Orlando campus until at least noon, a school spokesman said. Police made the discovery shortly … » Read more on WHNT.com

Memon Status Conference Examines Jury Pool Size, Trial Date Remains June 17

WHNT 19 News — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:54:48 +0000

Memon Status Conference Examines Jury Pool Size, Trial Date Remains June 17: HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – Today, lawyers working Hammad Memon’s case met for a status conference. Memon is accused of the shooting death of Todd Brown at Discovery Middle School in 2012. Madison County District Attorney Rob Broussard along with Assistant District Attorneys Tim Gann and Jay Town met with Hammad Memon’s defense attorneys Bruce Gardner and Robin Carter for about 20 … » Read more on WHNT.com

CEO of AIDS Action Coalition Addresses Baby “Cured” of HIV

WHNT 19 News — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:48:22 +0000

CEO of AIDS Action Coalition Addresses Baby “Cured” of HIV: HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – Earlier this week, news agencies across the country reported that a 2-year-old Mississippi girl was the first child to be “functionally cured” of HIV. Mary Elizabeth Marr, CEO of AIDS Action Coalition, reached out to WHNT News 19 in response to numerous inquiries to her organization in order to clarify some points about the story. … » Read more on WHNT.com

Body found in car

Huntsville Newswire — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 02:41:13 +0000

Body found in car: Huntsville police are investigating the discovery of a man’s body in a car outside the Salvation Army office Monday afternoon. According to police and local reports a person found a man deceased inside a van in the parking lot on Seminole Drive. The man had reportedly stayed at… » Read more on Huntsville Newswire

Judge Denies Motions To Delay Civil Trials Against Bishop

WHNT 19 News — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:04:59 +0000

Judge Denies Motions To Delay Civil Trials Against Bishop: HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – A Madison County judge says there will be no delay in one of the civil cases against Amy Bishop. He also set a trial date for March 2014. Judge William Bell denied two motions on Friday to delay the civil cases while Bishop appeals her criminal case. Bishop pleaded guilty to … » Read more on WHNT.com

Madison Band Director’s Attorney Wants Trial Delayed

WHNT 19 News — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:14:23 +0000

Madison Band Director’s Attorney Wants Trial Delayed: MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) – Discovery Middle School Band Director John Nash is scheduled to go before Judge Linda Coats for a bench trial Friday. His attorney, James Brice Callaway, wants that trial delayed. Callaway filed a motion for continuance just after 3:00 p.m. Monday afternoon. Nash currently faces charges of failure to report child abuse, … » Read more on WHNT.com

Cell Phone Video Lands Man In Jail

WHNT 19 News — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:59:43 +0000

Cell Phone Video Lands Man In Jail: HILLSBORO, Ala. (WHNT) – Lawrence County Sheriff says that the discovery of a cell phone video has landed 37-year-old Jonathan George Gillespie in jail on multiple sexual offenses. Authorities say Gillespie’s family members turned over a cell phone to … » Read more on WHNT.com

BREAKING: Status Conference Scheduled For Hammad Memon Case

WHNT 19 News — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 02:29:35 +0000

BREAKING: Status Conference Scheduled For Hammad Memon Case: MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) – According to Alabama court documents, Madison County Circuit Court Judge Karen Hall ordered a Status Conference for the Hammad Memon case late Tuesday afternoon. The conference is scheduled for March 14, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in Courtroom #1 of the Madison County Courthouse. Memon’s Defense Attorneys, Bruce Gardner, Robin Clem Carter, and James Woodfin… » Read more on WHNT.com

Boil advisory remains in effect for areas impacted by water main break

WAFF 48 News — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 14:47:35 +0000

Boil advisory remains in effect for areas impacted by water main break: Bob Jones High School and Discovery Middle School were closed Friday because of a water main break, according to Superintendent Dr. Dee Fowler. » Read more on WAFF.com