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🌱 How a Hartselle case led to a 160-year sentence

Hartselle, Alabama Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Hartselle! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Hartselle case led to a 160-year sentence
  • How Hartselle High’s “Big Fish” landed a top theater nomination
  • How a repeat Hartselle pursuit suspect was finally caught again

Also on today's calendar: Elixir Huntsville.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 77, low: 51.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hartselle man gets 160 years in prison for child sexual exploitation crimes (waaytv.com) — A Hartselle resident has been sentenced to 160 years in federal prison for serious child exploitation crimes, following an investigation involving multiple North Alabama agencies. Authorities urge anyone with concerns about possible child exploitation to contact law enforcement or the national cyber tipline, underscoring ongoing efforts to protect children in Hartselle and surrounding communities.
   

2. Hartselle High Drama earns Production of the Year nomination at inaugural Tallulah Awards (hartselleenquirer.com) — Hartselle High School’s drama program has earned a Production of the Year nomination at the inaugural Tallulah Awards for its “Big Fish” musical, performed by the B Cast. The show is one of five finalists from 13 North Alabama schools, with winners announced May 17 at Huntsville’s Von Braun Center, where each nominated production will perform.
   

3. Escaped Ala. inmate found in shed 4 days later (corrections1.com) — Law enforcement say a man previously involved in multiple high-speed chases through Hartselle was recaptured in Colbert County after escaping custody at Decatur Morgan Hospital, and his girlfriend is accused of hiding him in a shed. The report details his earlier Hartselle pursuits, including a 100-mph chase that damaged a cornfield, and outlines his history of theft and eluding charges across Morgan County.
   

4. ‘It's surreal': Senior laden Hazel Green baseball makes program's third state semifinal (whnt.com) — Hazel Green’s baseball team is heading to the state semifinals, where they’ll face Hartselle’s defending 6A champion Tigers in what coaches expect to be an electric, city-rallying atmosphere. Players and coaches say they’re focused on ignoring the name on Hartselle’s jerseys and playing their own game to earn a shot at the state title.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hartselle

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