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3-year-old injured in accidental shooting in Lauderdale County
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. — On Thursday evening in Lauderdale County, a 3-year-old child was accidentally shot in the leg. The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident happened in the Green Hill community on County Road 390, after receiving reports of a child with a gunshot wound in the leg. Authorities stated that the child remained conscious and alert after the incident and was airlifted to Vanderbilt Hospital for treatment.
Six injured in car crash on Governors Drive Thursday night
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A crash happened near the scenic overlook on Governors Drive Thursday night when a westbound vehicle lost control and collided with an eastbound car, according to the Huntsville Police Department. Six people were injured in the incident. Four sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while two were in critical...
Happenings in North Alabama the weekend of June 14-16
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This weekend has some events to keep in mind!. Army’s 249th Birthday Celebration - Redstone Gateway will host a community event this Saturday, June 15, from 4 to 9 p.m., featuring a cake cutting ceremony, car show, market vendors, kidpreneurs, live entertainment, fireworks, and a variety of food offerings. The event is open to the public and free to attend.
Morgan County bomb threat a hoax, authorities confirm
HARTSELLE, Ala. — Morgan County officials confirmed a bomb threat that had been called in earlier in the day Thursday was a hoax. The phony threat tied up investigative resources and caused disruption to traffic in a residential area just outside of Hartselle. Deputies say a resident received a...
Keeping safe on the trails this summer
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — North Alabama is lucky to have lots of great outdoor recreation opportunities. "North Alabama is lucky to have lots of great outdoor recreation opportunities," Marketing Director for Land Trust North Alabama Melanie Manson shares. "The Land Trust in North Alabama offers over 80 miles of trails alone. Then you have the state park and other trail options around the area as well, so outdoor recreation is an incredibly popular activity in our area and luckily, we have lots of great places to go and enjoy that.
Athens State hosting Flag Day celebration
ATHENS, Ala. — Athens State University will be hosting a Flag Day celebration. The ceremony will be on Friday, June 14, at noon in the Sandridge Student Center Ballroom. The event celebrates the United States flag and pays tribute to past and present armed forces members. This year's guest speaker is J.D. Manders.
Huntsville Police are looking for dispatchers
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville Police Department is looking for police dispatchers!. “Dispatchers are first responders, just like police officers, EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and more,” Huntsville Police Sgt. Dana Springfield said. “The role of dispatcher is crucial and requires efficiency, composure, compassion and discretion.”. Primary responsibilities include fast...
Juneteenth Festival coming to Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville residents can mark Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, with a special festival on June 15 at Big Spring Park. The event, hosted by Amazon and the City of Huntsville’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI), is a chance for locals to come together, enjoy music, and honor cultural heritage. Running from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the festival will feature live music, community involvement, and recognition of Juneteenth's significance.
Heat safety tips as temperatures rise
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — While the official start of summer is on the horizon, the National Weather Service predicts a surge in temperatures by the end of the week. With temperatures set to rise, Huntsville Utilities urges people to use energy-saving measures to keep costs low and maintain comfort. Huntsville...
Poetry contests offers students chance to have work set to music
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — High school juniors and seniors, summon your inner poet and you could find your words set to music and performed by the Huntsville Master Chorale. In recognition of Earth Day, the Huntsville Master Chorale (HMC) and the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) are proud to announce a joint poetry contest for North Alabama High School Juniors and Seniors. This exciting initiative invites young poets to submit original works based on an environmental theme. The winning poems will be used as lyrics in a national music composition contest. The competition is now open. The deadline to enter is August 31, 2024.
Wellness Wednesday | The reality of summer burnout in young athletes
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This time of year kids are all in for summer sports, but it can take a toll on their mental health. Stress and burnout are real for young and old. This Wellness Wednesday, one local psychotherapist shares some tips. Huntsville Psychotherapy and Counseling Services Owner and...
Calhoun hosts 18TH Annual SWeETy Camp
DECATUR, Ala. — It's a girl takeover at Calhoun Community College! The campus hosted the 18th Annual SWeETy Camp where sparks fly, steel is cut, and magic is made. The camp focuses on offering 9 - 12 grade area girls an opportunity to learn hands-on skills that can lead to high paying, satisfying careers in high growth industries.
Fayetteville Public Utilities unveils electric vehicle charging stations
FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. — Fayetteville Public Utilities (FPU) had a ribbon cutting event on Wednesday morning to showcase its new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The ceremony, held in downtown Fayetteville, was attended by representatives from FPU, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), Seven States Power Corporation, along with state and local officials.
HPCAC host community forum on Data-Driven Policing
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Data-driven policing isn't a new concept, according to director of the North Alabama Multi-Agency Crime Center Curt Worshek. "Data driven policing is not something new. It's something that's really matured, especially over the last two decades. It's really the use of crime and crime related data to inform decision making and that's both for the officers on the street and for the command staff. So very tactical decisions on the street and very strategic decisions at the department level."
Saluting our community heroes with an Armed Forces Celebration Luncheon
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This week the city of Huntsville is saluting our community heroes by hosting Armed Forces Week! It's a time to recognize the accomplishments of the men and women in the community who serve and those who support our Armed Forces. A celebration luncheon was held at...
Huntsville Police Department seeks new officers
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is looking to add more officers. The HPD is now accepting applications for its 72nd session of the Huntsville Police Academy, scheduled to kick off in February 2025. With over 400 sworn officers, HPD says the department values diversity, with officers from...
HuntsvilleCon set for comic book and pop culture fans
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Comic book and pop culture fans get ready for the HuntsvilleCon, set to take place on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Huntsville. Organizers promise an immersive experience celebrating various fandoms. Featuring over 85 vendors offering merchandise ranging from comic books and...
UAH named best value university in Alabama for eighth year
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has once again clinched the title of Best Value university in Alabama, according to SmartAsset, an online financial services provider. This marks the eighth time UAH, a part of The University of Alabama System, has secured this recognition. “UAH...
Joe Wheeler EMC announces second rate hike in less than a year
TRINITY, Ala. — Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Corp. confirmed this week a new rate adjustment went into effect June 1. The new increase of 6.2 percent, what the cooperative said in a statement was a "modest rate increase," comes just 10 months after another hike of 4.3 percent. In...
Huntsville mother shares importance of pedestrian safety after losing son in hit-and-run
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Summertime is upon us. That means the kids are out of school, riding bikes, walking to parks and pedestrian safety near moving traffic is the number one concern. According to Smart Growth America, from 20 10 until 2022 there was a 75-percent increase in the deaths of people walking.
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