Just after 4am Walker County Sheriff’s Office received a call that an 18-wheeler, loaded with watermelons was southbound on I-45 near Park Road 40. The driver reported his tires caught fire and was spreading to the truck and cab. New Waverly Fire was dispatched along with additional manpower and a tanker from Huntsville. Units arrived on location with the truck fully involved in fire. As of 9:30 am crews on the scene continue the cleanup. Traffic is flowing normal through the area.
MCPR was created in 2008 after Jamie left a newspaper that conflicted with her ethics. Initially, it was blog style website where Jamie wrote stories and posted them with photos. Scott provided video, and as the blog grew in popularity, businesses began to inquire about advertising. The blog soon transitioned to a news website, and then to a print newspaper, which was sold in over 100 stores, and through subscription for several years.
Scott Engle and Jamie Nash are Montgomery County residents and veteran law enforcement / breaking news reporters, who met covering a law enforcement story and have covered multiple counties, with Scott as a television videographer for multiple local stations and national networks, and Jamie as newspaper / magazine / online reporter.
© Montgomery County Police Reporter
