William T. Martin
HNW Editor William T. Martin Is a multimedia journalist based in Huntsville, Alabama. He has more than 25 years experience in the news industry and is an award-winning photojournalist, having received honors from the Alabama Press Association, the Associated Press, and the Georgia Press Association (including Photographer of the Year).
Shoplifter attacks employees, leads police on chase
A shoplifter assaulted two employees at a Huntsville retailer then led police on a chase before getting away Wednesday morning.
In a release, police said a man concealed merchandise under his clothes at K-Mart on North Memorial Parkway.
When confronted by store security officer Latesha Marbury the man attacked her and fellow employee Jennifer Iiams before fleeing [...]
Battle: Increased revenues giving city “room to breathe”
(From release) Practicing fiscal responsibility is paying off for the City of Huntsville, according to a mid-year budget review of the 2012 fiscal budget that shows revenues running $1 million ahead of projections.
“Things are growing faster than expected and that shows that people continue to have faith in this community and are willing to invest,” [...]
Police ID suspects in retail theft sting
Police have released the names of four suspects accused of trafficking in stolen property through several convenience stores in northwest Huntsville.
Police raided four stores Tuesday evening during the culmination of a nearly month-long sting operation, according to spokesmen Sgt. Mark Roberts and Harry Hobbs.
The operation developed after retailers Kroger and Publix approached police with complaints [...]
Lawyer’s office hit with molotov cocktail
Huntsville police and fire investigators are investigating an arson fire at a local attorney’s office early Wednesday.
Police initially responded to a burglar alarm at the offices of the Patrick Jones Law Firm at 212 Oakwood Avenue around 6 a.m.
Upon their arrival they found a broken window and a fire burning on the floor of one [...]
Missing man found in Montgomery
A Huntsville man missing for over a week has been found in Montgomery, police said Wednesday morning.
Huntsville police spokesman Harry Hobbs said in a release James M. Hawkins was located but did not say when he was found.
The release said Hawkins’ daughter drove to Montgomery and spoke with her father face to face.
No other details [...]
Stars manage win over Generals, 2-1
(From release) A two-run double off the bat of center fielder Josh Prince gave the Huntsville Stars (19-14) their second victory in as many games against the Jackson Generals (20-13) in a 2-1 victory Tuesday night at Pringles Park.
Bats were quiet on both sides until the top of the fifth. Left fielder Lee Haydel [...]
HPD stings convenience stores buying stolen cigarettes, energy drinks, baby formula
Huntsville police raided four convenience stores in northwest Huntsville Tuesday evening during the culmination of a sting operation targeting merchants selling goods stolen from area retailers.
Officers entered and shut down a store at Pulaski Pike and Oakwood Avenue and three others on University Drive.
Sgt. Mark Roberts said the operation began when merchants such as Publix [...]
Best Places To Work, Most Valuable Employees announced
(From release) Twenty companies in Huntsville/Madison County were selected as the “Best Places to Work,” while 12 employees were named the Most Valuable Employees in Huntsville/Madison County at the Fifth Annual Best Places to Work awards luncheon Tuesday at the Von Braun Center. The event was co-hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County [...]
Mayor outlines “Battle Plan 2012″
Mayor Tommy Battle outlines the beginning of his “Battle Plan 2012″ during a press conference Tuesday morning.
Police: Missing man spotted in Smokies
A man missing from Huntsville has reportedly been spotted in the Smoky Mountains of east Tennessee, police said Tuesday morning.
In a release HPD spokesman Harry Hobbs said James M. Hawkins was seen checking out of the Parkgrove Inn in Pigeon Forge around 7 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Hobbs said it appeared Hawkins was traveling alone.
Hawkins, 57, was [...]
