Hanceville Council Delays Decision Amid High Tensions Over Police Department’s Future
Hanceville, Ala. — In a pivotal city council meeting Thursday night, the fate of the Hanceville Police Department hung in the balance as officials decided to delay any decisions. The meeting saw impassioned pleas from various community members, including city workers and a former mayor, amidst growing uncertainty and calls for transparency within the troubled department. Council Member Kenneth Cornelius disclosed his proactive steps following the unsettling death of a dispatcher last August. Cornelius shared that he personally reached out to the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) on September 3, urging an investigation takeover. According … Read more