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Decatur council approves repossession ordinance changes
DECATUR, Ala. — City Council members formally approved changes to existing vehicle repossession ordinances at Monday's meeting. These changes include guidelines on towing operators' notification to police of planned repossessions and language previously added to drafts involving breaches of the peace. Starting June 1, when the changes go into...
Huntsville's got 5 acts as part of Live Nation's $25 ticket deal - here's the details
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — It's almost time to snag $25 concert tickets, courtesy of Live Nation's annual Concert Week. 2024 marks 10 years since the entertainment company has celebrated Concert Week. This year, fans can purchase discounted tickets from over 5,000 Live Nation shows across the U.S., including some in the Huntsville area.
The city of Decatur gearing up for new residence facility : Applications now open
DECATUR, Ala. — Applications are now available for students to apply for residence at the new Alabama Center for the Arts Residence Hall in Decatur. The facility will benefit students at Calhoun Community College and Athens State University with forty nine apartments for Calhoun students, and forty nine apartments for Athens State students.
Huntsville Parks & Recreation Summer Program Guide offers cool fun on hot days
With summer just around the corner, now is a great time to explore the seasonal offerings in Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s 2024 Summer Program Guide. The jam-packed guide features more than 100 free activities, workshops and special events that promise fun in the sun and cool opportunities to chill out.
TVA Begins Restoration Project for Transmission Towers Crossing the Tennessee River
ATHENS, Ala. — Tennessee Valley Authority will begin work starting on May 6, 2024 to perform structural restoration of eight transmission river towers. The purpose is to restore strength to the foundation piles at the base of the structures lost due to corrosion, improve the existing pile concrete encasements, and extend the life of the tower foundations.
Teen's shooting leads to arrests in burglary investigation in Decatur
DECATUR, Ala. — Investigators say the shooting of a juvenile Friday in Decatur has led to the arrest of four people - one adult and three minors - connected with at least two theft incidents in the city. According to police, a male juvenile was brought to Decatur Morgan Hospital on Friday with an apparent gunshot wound. He was later taken to Huntsville Hospital, where he remains as of Sunday in critical condition.
Here are the stories you read and watched most this week
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. Child solicitation arrests. Three men were arrested as part of a child trafficking sting operation in...
Suspect killed, officer injured after gunfire exchange in Skyline
SKYLINE, Ala. — Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officials confirmed the death of a man they said engaged a Skyline police officer in gunfire during an incident Thursday night. It happened just before 5:30 p.m. as an officer responded to a service call along County Road 143 in Jackson County.
Negligent homicide charge for houseguest who left gun in reach of 4-year-old
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Police say a houseguest staying at an apartment over the weekend left a gun on a coffee table where it could be reached by a child. That child accidentally shot and killed themselves. Nickarious D'Shun McConnico was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide in the child's death.
Boeing confirms layoffs at Huntsville facility; filing shows 128 jobs affected
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A WARN notice filed April 30 shows The Boeing Company is planning to lay off 128 workers at its Huntsville, Alabama Defense, Space & Security facility starting June 28. WARN Act notices, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, are designed to make sure companies give...
Huntsville awarded $850k grant for transportation planning
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The City of Huntsville has been awarded an $850,000 grant from the Federal Transit Authority (FTA) to conduct a land-use study along a potential bus rapid transit (BRT) corridor, as part of a pilot program. Focusing on three main spots along University Drive — Northwoods, UAH,...
Beloved lion Leo III passes away at University of North Alabama
FLORENCE, Ala. — Leo III, the third lion to live at the University of North Alabama, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 2, after a brief illness at the George H. Carroll Lion Habitat on the UNA campus. He was 21. The University of North Alabama has issued a statement regarding Leo III's passing.
Two new park projects approved for the City of Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — If you ask both James Gossett, Director of Parks and Recreation for Huntsville, and City Councilman Devyn Keith, building infrastructure that brings the community together is key. "Certainly, one of the standards we use is how is the impact, the quality of life for the citizens of Huntsville," Gossett shares.
Man charged for killing an HPD officer asks to waive legal counsel
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Recent court documents show that Juan Laws, the man accused of killing Officer Garrett Crumby, is looking to waive his right to counsel. He can choose to seek counsel later if he chooses, but cannot redo anything done while he did not have counsel if the reason is that he did not have counsel.
$210K awarded to Hazel Green High School through School Uplift program
HAZEL GREEN, Ala. — Huntsville Utilities announced today that Hazel Green High School, was awarded a $210,000 Building Energy Upgrade and Learning Environment grant through Tennessee Valley Authority’s School Uplift program. Tight budgets and aging buildings leave many schools facing a difficult decision between funding learning programs and...
Reeling in the Fun: 41st Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA, Ala. — The 41st Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo is set for this weekend! Madison County Commission will be hosting the event at Sharon Johnston Park in New Market on Saturday, May 4. This promises a day of fun and fishing for kids aged 5-15. No registration...
Happenings in North Alabama the weekend of May 3-5
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This weekend has some events to keep in mind!. Third annual East Limestone Band Car Show - Happening on May 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this event will take place at the East Limestone High School north parking lot. Spectator admission is free, but there is a $20 fee to enter a car in the car show.
Wellness Wednesday | Stress Awareness
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — We kick off Mental Health Awareness Month by discussing a topic a lot of us experience at least once - or even twice - in our lifetime. That topic is stress, and this Wellness Wednesday we'll break downs the dangers of stress for one's mental health and provide some healthy ways to properly cope.
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