House fire

Brush fire spirals out of control, displacing family


Karen Marchan and children Derek, 10, and Leah, 7, stand in front of their home, which burned in a fire last Tuesday.
HALEYVILLE — The dangers of burning during dry conditions were experienced in a traumatic way Tuesday afternoon, March 11, when a brush fire spread out of control to consume a mobile unit, destroy a vehicle and displace a family with children.

Hackleburg police officer discovers house on fire, saves lives


Hero Hackleburg Police Officer Zach Booth (far right) is shown with police chief Kenny Hallmark (far left) and Lynn Albert Barnette, 72, the homeowner he helped get out of the burning structure, along with Barnette’s granddaughter and friend.
HACKLEBURG — Hackleburg Police Officer Zach Booth is a hero. He will star in this news article, and he could easily be written about by a screenwriter and have his own movie.