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whnt.com | Maggie Matteson
DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) – The Decatur Morgan Hospital announced Friday that it has reported a central line-associated bloodstream infection rate of zero. Data gathered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the National Healthcare Safety Network shows a nationwide effort to improve transparency and track progress in reducing these infections.
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whnt.com | Maggie Matteson
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WHNT) – The Colbert County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an 18-year-old after a deadly wreck left one dead in October of 2024. According to court documents, 18-year-old Jacob Ledbetter was arrested on Wednesday for charges stemming from a deadly crash on October 22, 2024. The documents state that Ledbetter was speeding and under the influence of alcohol when he killed Harlie Grissom. Two others were injured in the crash.
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yahoo.com | Maggie Matteson
HANCEVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — According to a Hanceville City Councilman, the city will not have a police department for another year and will be selling police vehicles after coming to an agreement with its insurance company. Councilman Kenneth Cornelius told News 19 that, when the time came to renew the city insurance, the company said they would not be renewing.
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whnt.com | Maggie Matteson |Nicki Marker
HANCEVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — According to a Hanceville City Councilman, the city will not have a police department for another year and will be selling police vehicles after coming to an agreement with its insurance company. Councilman Kenneth Cornelius told News 19 that, when the time came to renew the city insurance, the company said they would not be renewing.
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whnt.com | Maggie Matteson
DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) – The Decatur Police Department’s Interim Chief shared a few words of support for the incoming Police Chief. On Tuesday, Nadis Carlisle said that he and Chief-Designate Torry Mack have been working closely in order to create a smooth and effective transition of leadership. Mack accepted the position after the Decatur City Council voted to appoint him during a regular meeting on Monday, May 5.
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