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19 tornadoes confirmed from May 8 storms - here's the list
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — New data this week from the National Weather Service confirms a total of 19 tornadoes ripped across North Alabama and Southern-Middle Tennessee during the night of May 8. This number eclipses the total number of tornadoes confirmed through the years of 2021 through 2023. Before Wednesday's...
Leaked body cam, Facebook comments central to testimony, temporary gag order in Marquette trial remains in place for now
DECATUR, Ala. — 5/17 6:20 P.M.: The temporary gag order will remain in place until the judge can examine all evidence presented in Friday's hearing. The judge said this process may take several days. Thus, a reconvene date has not been set. 6:05 P.M.: A lieutenant with the Decatur...
Suspect in 708 Bar & Grille shooting turns self in
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The suspect wanted in connection with the shooting inside a northwest Huntsville restaurant has turned himself in, officials said Friday. Jatahj Malik Malcom was charged with five counts of first-degree assault related to the shooting at 708 Bar & Grille. The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m....
Madison County Sheriff's Office conducts traffic safety checkpoints
HAZEL GREEN, Ala. — If you're driving in the Hazel Green area tonight, keep an eye out for traffic checkpoints and make sure you're following the rules of the road. The Madison County Sheriff's Office is conducting traffic safety checkpoints between 6:30 pm and 3:00 am. The goal is...
Man killed in Athens police shooting identified
ATHENS, Ala. — An investigation now underway after a suspect is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Athens. According to Athens Police, officers responded to a call of the suspect threatening a homeowner with a gun. When police arrived, the suspect fled the scene. Officers asked the suspect to "give up the gun" multiple times. The suspect shot the gun and continued to try and flee the scene again, heading into a residential neighborhood on Songbird Drive.
Huntsville rolls out 2024 Summer Program Guide with a list of cool activities for those hot summer days
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — With summer time fast approaching keeping the kiddos entertained can be tough. So, if you've been on the hunt for just the right things to get your kids out and about this summer, Huntsville Parks & Recreation's Summer Program Guide is offering cool fun on hot days.
Legendary Hartselle High baseball coach passes away
HARTSELLE, Ala. — For 37 years, William Booth coached the Hartselle High Boys Baseball team. Sadly, for his family, team, and community, he passed away this morning at the age of 79. “We are truly saddened to learn of our Coach William Booth’s passing,” said AHSAA Executive Director Alvin...
City of Huntsville DEI partners up to host Mental Health 'Caribbean Qarnival 5K'
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Ready to run for a cause? Join members of FOX54 News this Saturday May 18, in Downtown Huntsville. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Psi Kappa Kappa chapter in collaboration with the Youth Friendship Foundation, Huntsville's Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, , and Fleet Feet will present the Caribbean Qarnival 5K. The event aims to promote Mental Health Awareness Month, observed each May.
New Madison County Recovery Center Open House
MADISON, Ala. — If you've ever witnessed a loved one or friend struggle with substance use disorder then you know that can be a difficult journey. But, help is on the way for those on the road to recovery in the Madison County area, and it's all because of a new outpatient facility.
Missing Arab 91-year-old found safe
ARAB, Ala. — Update: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has cancelled the missing person alert issued for a 91-year-old Arab man. According to the Arab Police Department, James Bagwell was located safely Tuesday morning around 3:00am. His family has been contacted. The following is a missing persons alert issued...
Maple Hill Cemetery remains closed as storm cleanup continues
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As we near one week since a series of tornadoes and severe storms struck across the Tennessee Valley, cleanup continues in many of the hardest-hit locations. One of those is the Maple Hill Cemetery near the Five Points and Twickenham communities in Huntsville. The cemetery remains...
Governor Kay Ivey shares outlook after 2024 legislative session at Huntsville event
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — If you haven't heard, some big changes are in the works in Alabama this year. Governor Kay Ivey was in Huntsville Monday with legislative updates. She also provided an outlook for the year ahead. "As we began this session, I stated that my number one legislative priority was to pass an education savings account plan to help more families choose an education that best suits their child's needs," said Ivey.
ADOC: Fort Payne man in prison for manslaughter dies in 'medical distress'
UNION SPRINGS, Ala. — A 31-year-old man serving a 30-month sentence for manslaughter out of Marshall County died over the weekend while serving time at the Bullock Correctional Facility. Alabama Department of Corrections officials confirmed the man's identity as Wesley Matthew Abernathy. ADOC officials provided the following statement to...
Trash Pandas welcome 1 millionth fan to Toyota Field
MADISON, Ala. — Three years to the day the team played its first home game at Toyota Field, the Rocket City Trash Pandas set a major milestone on Saturday night when they welcomed Melanie Forbes to the ballpark as the one millionth fan in team history. Surrounded by friends...
This week's Top 5: Earth, wind, and fire (Growth, tornadoes, burn bans)
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Each week we tally up the stories visitors to FOX54.com clicked on the most. Get up to speed with any headlines you might have missed with this handy recap. 1. Tornadoes pummel North Alabama. As of Saturday morning, nine confirmed tornadoes are known to have ripped...
New court documents show 41-count indictment against alleged animal abuser
COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. — New court documents filed this week in a Colbert County circuit court show 41 charges against a woman investigators say left dozens of animals on her property injured, malnourished, and otherwise neglected. Several animals that had died, they added, were left to decay without burial.
Clements High School students give back with a community clean up day in the Brigadoon area
ATHENS, Ala. — Several groups of Clements High School students came together earlier today taking the initiative to help residents in the Brigadoon community pick up the pieces after Wednesday's tornado. Clements High School FFA President Lexi Evans explained that this cleanup day is all about giving back to their community. "Everybody was just like, we're going to go do it. This community has given us so much because, we've started this FFA group from the very bottom up, and our community really has given us everything to have a perfect foundation. and so this is the bare minimum we could do to give back to our community."
Huntsville approves grant applications for improvements to Holmes Avenue, Governors Drive
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The City will move forward with applications for two U.S. Department of Transportation grants focusing on safety and traffic congestion on two busy roadways in the downtown area following City Council approval. One grant would help pay for construction improvements on a 3.35-mile stretch of Holmes...
Body found near Redstone Arsenal recreation area along Tennessee River
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division is leading inquiries into the discovery of a body near Redstone Arsenal's Easter Posey Recreation Area along the Tennessee River. According to arsenal officials, the body was found Thursday afternoon. Authorities have been searching since Wednesday for a man reported...
Festivals aplenty and the Heart Walk | Happenings in North Alabama the weekend of May 10-12
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This weekend has some events to keep in mind! First among them is the 2024 American Heart Association Heart Walk on Saturday, May 11. FOX54 is once again a proud sponsor of this important fundraiser for research into heart disease and stroke-related causes, as well as CPR training. As of 1:30 p.m. Friday, more than $543,000 has been raised - just shy of their $550,000 goal for this year.
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