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Greater Huntsville Humane Society 5th Annual Community Day
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — National Microchipping Month is coming up and the Greater Huntsville Humane Society is hosting its 5th Annual Community Day event on June 8. Happening from 9:00 a.m. - noon, people can pet wellness discounts, vouchers for spay and neuters, and microchips!. Services available:. The 5th Annual...
Kids to Love campus expansion breaks ground
MADISON, Ala. — Today, the Fite Building Company crews started site preparation for the new Kids to Love campus expansion. Spanning 17,000 square feet, the new space aims to provide services to children and families, trauma therapy, foster parent training, workforce development, and an emergency assistance warehouse. Located near the Kids to Love Center at 140 Castle Drive, the expansion is another milestone in the organization's commitment to serving the community.
Huntsville hosts 'Day for Dads + Car Show' to celebrate Father's Day
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville Parks & Recreation is getting ready for Father’s Day with the Day for Dads + Car Show event on Saturday, June 8. The event, set to run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at S.R. Butler Green at Campus No. 805, is looking to provide a fun-filled day for families to celebrate fatherhood ahead of the upcoming holiday on June 16.
Redstone Arsenal boosts security against crime surge
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — In response to a surge in incidents involving unregistered firearms and drugs, Redstone Arsenal is going to tighten up security at its gates and during routine traffic stops. According to Deputy Police Chief Dennis Brown, in fiscal year 2022, four people were arrested for carrying unregistered...
Decatur Police Chief Todd Pinion releases statement following gag order hearing
DECATUR, Ala. — Decatur Chief of Police Todd Pinion released a statement Wednesday evening addressing criticism of officers within the police department following the gag order hearing May 17. The hearing is part of the murder trial of former Decatur police officer Mac Marquette. Marquette is charged with the...
Moving to the beat of the rhythm for National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
ATHENS, Ala. — It's time to pump up the music and get those feet on the Zumba dance floor. Summertime is upon us, and it's important to find ways to keep your body moving even as that warmer heat sets in. May is also National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.
Hartselle woman seeking answers after her car was almost wrongfully towed away
HARTSELLE, Ala. — One Hartselle woman is seeking answers after she says she was headed to run errands one day and noticed that her car was being hooked up to a tow truck. Marie Winton explained that she finally got to the bottom of the situation, and the tow truck company had the wrong vehicle. She continued that she has no idea what she would have done if they had left with her vehicle.
Huntsville Utilities confirms animal behind power outage on Tuesday night
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville Utilities has confirmed that power has been restored to most customers following an outage. As of an 11 p.m. update, 5,600 customers are still without electricity. The affected areas range from the Tennessee state line south to Sparkman Road and from Jeff Road east to Memorial Parkway.
Local colleges team up with DHR to offer youth summer jobs
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. — Northwest Shoals Community College (NWSCC) has teamed up with the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) to offer summer jobs to young people in the area starting June 1. NWSCC hopes to fill about 30 part-time positions across its Phil Campbell and Shoals campuses. To...
TSA PreCheck or Global Entry, which one is the best option for your travel needs this summer?
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Travel season is around the corner, and many will be taking to the sky, but the airport experience doesn't have to be stressful. "So, with TSA PreCheck and with Global Entry, where you limit stress is when you see those shorter lines as you're entering TSA," Talyn Walton, public relations specialist with Huntsville International Airport shares." Some TSA lines across the United States can get up to 4 hours long that you're waiting and trying to get through your gate."
Federal leaders approve new TennCare benefit giving parents and caregivers up to 100 diapers per month, per child
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Federal leaders approved a change to the Tennessee Medicaid Waiver that lets the state give out 100 diapers a month for parents and caregivers of young children among other changes, the Division of TennCare said on Tuesday. In 2023, the Tennessee General Assembly approved an initiative...
New Huntsville City Hall opens doors
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — City leaders celebrated the opening of the new City Hall during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday. The building, located at 305 Fountain Circle in Huntsville, is designed to last 100 years and aims to improve accessibility for residents and business owners. Previously, people had to visit multiple locations across the city for city-related services, but now many departments will be in one place.
Slithering into Safety: Alabama's snake tips for protection
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As temperatures rise, snakes become more active in search of food and mates. Outdoor Alabama recommends some ways to keep snakes away from homes, such as getting rid of potential food sources like mice and maintaining a tidy yard by clearing brush piles and thick shrubbery.
Huntsville ranks in the top 10 of U.S. News and World Report best places to live
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville has been ranked in 7th place in the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report for the best places to live in 2024-2025. Released annually, the rankings serve as a guide for people and families seeking the ideal location to call home. Key factors in the rankings, including affordability, quality of life, job opportunities, and overall desirability, are evaluated to determine the standings of each city.
Desecration charge for woman accused of stealing dozens of floral arrangements from gravesites
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — Officials in DeKalb County, Ala. say a woman was caught on camera stealing floral arrangements from graves at a local cemetery. The woman was arrested and charged with theft of property and desecration of a gravesite after dozens more arrangements were found on her property.
Company claims Lisa Marie Presley owed millions and wants to foreclose on Graceland, but her daughter says it's a fraud
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A company claims Lisa Marie Presley owed it millions of dollars and wants to force a sale of the famed Graceland mansion in Memphis to pay it off. It’s a claim Elvis Presley’s granddaughter is denying. An LLC called Naussany Investments and Private Lending...
Revisiting Huntsville's city government before opening of new City Hall
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The wait is almost over for the city of Huntsville to get into its new City Hall. But, before the big day kicks off, FOX54 took a stroll down memory lane with one Huntsville City Councilmember who's been on the council since 1988. Councilmember Bill Kling...
Remains found in 2020 confirmed as those of missing Florence woman
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. — A missing persons case dating back to 2020 has come to an unfortunate end. Colbert County Sheriff Eric Ballentine on Monday confirmed that remains have been identified as those of missing Florence woman Courtney Staggs. Staggs was first reported missing in August 2020, according to officials....
Trash fees increasing for City of Arab residents
ARAB, Ala. — Heads up City of Arab residents! Trash fees will be going up from $11.36 to $15.00 per month starting June 1. The new increase comes after a new contract with Arrow Disposal Service Inc. (ADSI), marking a change after two decades of service with the previous household garbage contractor.
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