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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.
Safe Haven Baby Box used for third time in Madison
MADISON, Ala. — On Monday, the City of Madison announced that a infant had been safely surrendered through the Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 1. Following an initial assessment, the baby was taken to Madison Hospital for further evaluation. Once the door opens and the baby is...
McDonald’s in Alabama start fundraiser to help families in need
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — McDonald's restaurants across Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley are teaming up with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) to help families and sick children. From May 20 to May 24, when you buy a Happy Meal at any of the 230 participating McDonald’s, 10% of the sales will go to Ronald McDonald House Charities-Alabama.
Russellville students crowned national champions in world's largest rocketry challenge
THE PLAINS, Va. — American Rocketry Challenge alum turned NASA Astronaut Warren “Woody” Hoburg, joined the thousands of people in attendance. It was a full circle moment for Hoburg as he competed in the National Finals of the inaugural American Rocketry Challenge in 2003 as a member of his high school team.
New photoshoot for babies born on same day in Alabama named after country music stars
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Two babies born in Alabama on the same day, June Carter Clark and Johnny Cash Davis, have been named after well-known country musicians. The mothers named their babies after the husband and wife country music stars, Johnny and June Carter Cash. A photographer from Knoxville, Chantel...
Sheffield police searching for escaped inmate
SHEFFIELD, Ala. — Sheffield Police say an inmate holding trustee status has escaped. On a Facebook post made at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday, police said Johnny E. Kennamore was on the run. No further details were provided by police, except to say that charges for Kennamore are pending. If...
Top 5 stories this week: Fraud, restaurant closures and more
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. Redstone FCU cracks down on fraud. As the result of an operation by Morgan County investigators,...
More than $46K donated to North Alabama literacy programs by Dollar General
Nine North Alabama organizations are among dozens of literacy programs receiving grants this season from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The grants awarded to Alabama organizations are expected to positively impact the lives of more than 13,000 individuals. Local organizations impacted include:. Athens - Learn to Read Council & Limestone...
Huntsville City Schools summer food service program begins June 3 | List of participating sites
Huntsville City Schools, in conjunction with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), will begin its annual Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) on Monday June 3, 2024. The Program will operate Monday through Thursday from June 3, 2024, to June 27, 2024, during summer learning activities. These sites will include:
Limestone Annual Exceptional Needs Rodeo: Community individuals 'Saddle Up'
ATHENS, Ala. — The 42nd Annual Limestone County Sheriff's Rodeo is set to hit the ground running in Athens May 17 - 18. But, before the dirt starts rolling Friday night, locals got first dibs with a rodeo tailored for community individuals with special needs. Jake Cole makes it...
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