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Huntsville residents are urged to support a local family whose 13-year-old son is recovering from a stroke treated at a Nashville hospital, raising concerns about critical care access. Meanwhile, a man in Limestone County faces charges after a shooting, and a deadly I-65 crash in Cullman County claimed two lives, highlighting ongoing public safety issues.

Huntsville city council approved the demolition of the Madison Inn following a fire that displaced residents, while also advancing a new short-term rental ordinance. Two families filed wrongful death lawsuits after the Moulton crash, as the city faces ongoing legal and community challenges.

Huntsville faces ongoing flood risks due to heavy rain and scattered showers, while families seek justice after the Moulton crash and emergency crews tackle a donut shop fire in Decatur. The city also welcomes Nordstrom Rack's second Alabama location and faces a legal block on Alabama's congressional map redrawing.

Huntsville officials warn of ongoing flooding and road closures due to heavy rain, while a fatal crash and hit-and-run incident highlight local traffic dangers. Attorneys seek to shut down the 708 Bar & Grille over safety concerns, and experts raise alarms about PFAS contamination in North Alabama water.

Huntsville residents should prepare for rain and potential storms as Memorial Day approaches, following a confirmed EF-1 tornado in Holly Pond and Baileyton. Senior residents at Star Pointe Senior Living are also dealing with delayed mail, prompting a local response to improve communication.

Huntsville law enforcement investigates a White House shooting involving President Trump, while a UPS crash in Madison County and a terrorist threat indictment in Tuscumbia raise local safety concerns. A tornado damages Cullman County, and Harrison Brothers Hardware hosts a historical display for America’s 250th birthday.

Huntsville residents should stay alert for tornado warnings in Madison County and prepare for severe weather through the evening. Law enforcement made a major drug seizure in a multi-state trafficking case, while new laser tech is being used in Morgan County to enhance public safety.

Huntsville mourns the loss of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch after his recent hospitalization and announces a new community health center in Calvary Hill. A Madison County judge dismisses a 2024 teen shooting murder case, while Allegiant Air launches nonstop flights from Huntsville to Gulf Shores.

Huntsville faces severe weather warnings with thunderstorms and flooding risks after a prolonged drought, while a business fire and new summer curfew raise public safety concerns. A nurse’s life-saving CPR during a marathon highlights community readiness, and new summer flights and a statewide reading challenge offer local updates.

Huntsville's primary elections saw former Senator Roy Tuberville and businessman David Jones advance in the governor’s race, while GOP Congressman Mo Brooks lost to Lomax in the state House. A missing boater was found in Lake Guntersville, and Huntsville City Schools approved land purchase in Hampton Cove for a new school.

Huntsville voters head to the polls today in the 2026 Primary Elections with key reminders about early voting and ID requirements. A Mae C. Jemison High School student was arrested after a gun was found in their car, and search crews continue looking for a missing boater in Lake Guntersville.

Huntsville officials are investigating a boating incident that led to a man's death in Guntersville Lake and are reminding boaters to check weather and wear life jackets. Public health authorities are warning about salmonella outbreaks linked to contaminated food ingredients and advising residents to check recalls and practice food safety.

Huntsville officials are investigating the death of inmate Randall Hank Bolix at Morgan County Jail and advancing plans to revitalize downtown through a tax increment financing district. The city also renamed Cleveland Avenue and a dog park after local music legend Microwave Dave, while a church offers free gas to struggling families and a mom advocates for cystic fibrosis awareness.

Huntsville police are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in Owens Cross Roads after a vehicle crashed into a pond, while a 20-year-old accused of killing a woman last month was granted bond. City officials also announced a $1.7 million grant for a new fire station and approved renovations for the Richard Showers Center.

Huntsville officials address recent arrests of school staff by Madison Police and Madison City Schools, while ALDOT warns of lane closures on I-59 southbound between Collinsville and Reece City. Huntsville City Schools break ground on a new middle school, and an Orion Amphitheater worker honors his late son by giving away safety pins at concerts.

Huntsville police face scrutiny after a former Sheffield officer was arrested for sending explicit images to a minor, while a deadly train collision near Highway 72 in Gurley and another crash in north Alabama raise concerns about rail crossing safety and traffic enforcement. Decatur launched a new traffic safety campaign, and a man was hospitalized after being struck in a gas station parking lot...

Huntsville police arrest man for child sexual abuse materials after tip, while a murder suspect is jailed following hospital release and a weapon detection alert at Austin High School. City also announces 805 After Five music lineup and sets special election dates for congressional districts.

Huntsville police are searching for a former teaching aide charged with willful child abuse and a Franklin County woman accused of murdering her husband in a domestic dispute. A road rage incident and semi-truck spill also caused disruptions on I-59 and Hwy 157, while Food City announces a new store opening in Madison.

Huntsville residents will learn about Jessie Eden Kelly's sentencing for the 2025 murder of Mary Elizabeth Isbell in DeKalb County, the recovery of an Army soldier's remains from Morocco, and a nationwide chocolate bar recall affecting local retailers. The episode also covers community clean-up efforts at Ditto Landing and a local foundation's initiative to combat gun violence through education.

Huntsville officials and residents are mourning two fatal traffic accidents in Limestone and Lauderdale counties while local efforts to combat hunger and improve pediatric emergency care gain momentum. Briarwood High School's boys soccer team claimed the Class 6A title in a dramatic double overtime win against Gadsden City.

Huntsville's federal court denied motions to lift Alabama’s congressional map injunctions, sending the issue back to the Supreme Court, while Governor Kay Ivey signed special election bills amid ongoing voting rights debates. A 14-year-old girl died in an ATV accident in Marshall County, and Moulton Police prepare to present evidence in a deadly April crash investigation.

Huntsville residents are grappling with a deadly crash in Moulton involving a father of three, a major data breach affecting U.S. schools, and the sentencing of Aniah Blanchard's killer. The city also sees a 40-cent gas discount at Circle K and drier weather with clear skies and a high of 70.8°F.

Huntsville authorities announced the murder conviction of a man in the 2023 tow company owner shooting, while a 7-year-old girl's hit-and-run death in Hazel Green and a fatal crash near Shoal Creek Bridge in Florence sparked renewed public safety concerns. City officials also approved $400,000 in grants for homeless services and WellStone expanded mental health support with its new Madison locatio...

Huntsville residents are urged to stay alert after a child was fatally struck by a vehicle in Hazel Green and a local man faces multiple sex abuse charges from a multi-state investigation. The city also warns of severe weather with tornado risks and has launched new senior care initiatives and homelessness grants.

Huntsville's Muscle Shoals City Council overrode Mayor Billy Hudson's veto to approve a $65 million sports and entertainment facility, while Limestone County moves forward with a road upgrade at a busy intersection. Severe storms and an Impact Day warning are in effect, along with a shooting incident near the White House and a gunfire incident in Limestone County.