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Wellness Wednesday | Spreading awareness in light of National Donate Life Month
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — According to the American Society of Transplantation, April is National Donate Life Month which aims to spread awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation while also honor those who have saved lives through the gift of donation. Ann Rayburn is the Director of Education for the...
Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative warns about phone scams
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — A customer of Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative (SMEC) has reported a potential scam telephone call from a co-op number. In response, SMEC has issued a warning urging people to use caution and avoid falling for telephone scams. Sand Mountain Electric Cooperative is advising customers to always...
Athens - Limestone County hosts Spring Track and Field Special Olympics event
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Well, it's time to sprint across that finish line for the local Limestone County, Athens City, Spring Track and Field Special Olympics. Track and Field Special Olympics participant, Maggie Gregg expressed that her favorite event is the 100 meter run. "I've done this more than once. "I just love running. I love to represent my state and our county."
Huntsville's Gateway Medical Clinic set to open in May
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville Hospital Health System's latest addition, the Gateway Medical Clinic, is set to open its doors on May 1, providing primary care for people 18 and up. The new clinic will be located just outside Gate 9 of Redstone Arsenal, at 6000 Redstone Gateway SW, Suite 500.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center launches eclipse glasses donation drive for South American children
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is seeking eclipse glasses, whether new or gently used, to donate to children in South America who will witness a total solar eclipse on Oct. 2. The Rocket Center's education team aims to collect these glasses for Astronomers Without Borders, an international organization dedicated to promoting astronomy education and outreach.
Missing 25-year-old has condition that impairs judgement, Florence police say
FLORENCE, Ala. — The Florence Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating Amanda MayeKathryn McDonald. Amanda is a 25-year-old white female that may be living with a condition that impairs her judgement. She was last seen leaving her residence on foot in the Florence, AL area....
Legal Services of Alabama educating Washington on need for more funding as cases continue to rise
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — According to Executive Director for Legal Services of Alabama Guy Lescault, many Alabamians aren't aware of the legal services available to them. "We have 1 million people in Alabama who are eligible for free civil legal aid," Lescault shares. "That's based on a poverty guideline. It's really unacceptable that 20% of our population are below the poverty line and it's what we call the justice gap. there is no way, based on the funding we receive to meet the legal needs of the 1 million people eligible."
World-class: Sparkman drumline scores big at WGI competition
DAYTON, Ohio — Fresh off their triumphant victory at the Winter Guard International (WGI) Regional Competition in Atlanta just last month, Sparkman High School's Indoor Drumline took their talent to the global stage this past weekend in Dayton, Ohio. Sparkman's drumline captured the audience and judges at the University...
Civil rights group members file complaint over Decatur police lieutenant
DECATUR, Ala. — Tensions between residents fighting for a Decatur widow's search for justice and members of the Decatur Police Department grew this weekend when demonstrators attending the city's 3rd Friday Street Festival this weekend were met with threats of arrest by police. One officer, Lt. Joe Renshaw, is being singled out for allegedly being particularly aggressive.
UPDATE: Missing Florence man found
FLORENCE, Ala. — UPDATE: The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office says Jimmy Reed Butler has been found. The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing and endangered man. Jimmy Reed Butler, 82, was last spotted at his home in Florence. According to officials, Butler was last...
Former Madison County school employee charged with statutory rape after being found in car with teen
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Deputies with the Madison County Sheriff's Office say an employee of the county school district has been arrested and charged with statutory rape and sodomy following the discovery of a sexual relationship with a minor. They are now asking the public for tips related to the incident and to see if there are any other potential victims.
HSV Breaks All-time Passenger Record in March
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — With an increase in tourism, Huntsville’s travel agencies are seeing the benefit. According to the Alabama Tourism department, more than 23,000 jobs in Madison County are either directly or indirectly linked to travel and Huntsville International Airport is seeing majority of that. "March this year was really historically important for us," Mary Swanstrom, Public Relations manager with the airport shares. "It is mark's that the largest number of passenger that we've seen in Huntsville International Airport."
North Alabama represents at Geico 500 in Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. — With clear skies above Talladega Superspeedway, eschewing several hours' worth of previous rain, the Geico 500 got underway Sunday afternoon. Michael McDowell earned the pole position after winning the qualifier. Chevy and Toyota are the two brands dominating the top 10, but McDowell's ford is on the outside looking in in terms of points, and he feels the pressure, telling FOX54's Simon Williams on Saturday, "[Sunday] is a must-win. But if it doesn't happen, I'm not panicked. I think we have speed still.
National Drug Take Back Day 2024: Where to dispose of medications in North Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Saturday, April 27, is National Drug Take Back Day. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration partners with state and local agencies to collect unwanted, unused, and expired prescription medications. This is to prevent accidental and deliberate drug overdoses, as well as to keep the chemicals in these drugs from getting into public water systems through household wastewater.
Learning about Earth Day at all ages in the Tennessee Valley
ATHENS, Ala. — Monday marks the 54th national observance of Earth Day. The Library of Congress says that an estimated 20 million people nationwide attended events promoting environmentalism awareness at schools, universities, and community sites across the United States. Here in North Alabama, communities continued the tradition of educating...
Arrests at Decatur street festival; Steve Perkins' widow Catrela detained
DECATUR, Ala. — Catrela Perkins, the widow of Steve Perkins, the man shot and killed in September 2023 by a Decatur police officer, was briefly detained Friday during the city's monthly 3rd Friday Downtown street festival. Police officials say three people were arrested during the event. Video obtained by...
What got your attention this week? Here's our Top Five
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. Huntsville school merger plan raises questions. As part of Huntsville City Schools' 10-year capital plan, some...
Athens attorney convicted for harassment of alleged domestic violence victim
ATHENS, Ala. — Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the conviction and sentencing of a Limestone County attorney for Harassment. John Totten, 50, of Athens, pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of Harassment, a Class C misdemeanor. Totten was representing a defendant accused of domestic violence and prior to...
Limestone County warden accused of growing hallucinogenic mushrooms
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — A Limestone County corrections officer and his wife were arrested Friday and charged with multiple drug-related offenses, including the growing of psychotropic mushrooms. A release from the Alabama Department of Corrections identifies the coup as Chadwick Crabtree, warden of the Limestone County Correctional Facility, and his wife Melissa Crabtree.
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