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Southern governors tell autoworkers that voting for a union will put their jobs in jeopardy
DETROIT — On the eve of a vote on union representation at Volkswagen's Tennessee factory, Gov. Bill Lee and five other southern governors are telling workers that voting for a union will put jobs in jeopardy. About 4,300 workers at VW's plant in Chattanooga will start voting Wednesday on...
Huntsville music festival gets official name
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville music festival set to happen on September 28 and 29, 2024 has an official name. The South Star Music Festival will take place at John Hunt Park. In 2023, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle announced that a major music festival, produced by C3, would be...
Tennessee schools would have to out transgender students to parents under bill heading to governor
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee would join the ranks of states where public school employees have to out transgender students to their parents under a bill advancing in the Republican-supermajority Legislature. GOP House lawmakers gave near-final passage to the bill on Monday, putting Tennessee just a few hurdles away from...
Tennessee judge set to decide whether a Nashville school shooter's journals are public records
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Whether the journals of a Nashville school shooter can be released to the public will go before a Tennessee judge on Tuesday after nearly a year of legal wrangling over who can participate in the case. What started as a simple...
Lockheed Martin chosen by U.S. Missile Defense Agency for Next Generation Interceptor
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) announced on April 15 that Lockheed Martin has been chosen to deliver the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), the nation's new homeland missile defense capability. As the prime contractor for the NGI, Lockheed Martin will supply a interceptor, aimed at providing the...
North Alabama sees tourism Jump, $4.7B spent in 2023
DECATUR, Ala. — A new report shows that there is an increase in travelers in North Alabama. According to a report released by the Alabama Tourism Department (ATD), in 2023, travelers spent over $4.7 billion while visiting the 16 counties of the North Alabama region, marking a 10.1% increase over 2022. The report, titled "2023 Alabama Tourism Economic Report," was conducted for the ATD using a model by Dr. Keivan Deravi, an economist in the School of Business at Auburn University in Montgomery.
Florence police chief Ron Tyler announces retirement
FLORENCE, Ala. — It's the end on an era for Florence. Police Chief Ron Tyler, who has served in that position for 12 years. announced his retirement. In an announcement on Facebook, Tyler said that while his retirement won't be official until after January 1, 2025, his last day as chief will be June 28, 2024. After that, he will be on approved leave, and says he will be handling some medical issues. He spoke about his law enforcement team and how honored his is to have served his city:
Arts Huntsville looking for volunteers for 2024 Panoply Arts Festival
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Arts Huntsville is calling for volunteers to participate in the upcoming 2024 Panoply Arts Festival, set to take place in downtown Huntsville from April 26 to April 28, 2024. The festival, held annually in Big Spring Park, needs over 1,000 volunteers to bring arts, music, and cultural experiences to the community.
Free Shred Day in Huntsville: Protect your info and the environment
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Better Business Bureau of North Alabama, in collaboration with AARP Alabama, is set to host the Huntsville Shred Day on Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event will take place at Calhoun Community College located at 102 Wynn Dr. NW. This...
Longtime Huntsville native relinquishes charge of Army Reserve Medical Command
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — MG W. Scott Lynn handed over leadership duties of the Army Reserve Medical Command at a ceremony Sunday morning, with the role now belonging to Brig. Gen. Michael Yost. At the ceremony, he told his soldiers in part, "to always temper action with wisdom in...
Fire shutters Ding How II restaurant off Whitesburg Dr.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville Fire & Rescue confirmed a fire at the Ding How II restaurant on Sunday. Officials tell FOX54 News six trucks were called to the restaurant, which is located inside the Whitesburg Plaza Shopping Center off Whitesburg Dr. and Airport Dr. SE, near the Fresh Market grocery store.
Solar eclipses are not a rare occurrence
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The most recent solar eclipse to occur, April 8, 2024, has had mixed responses as to if solar eclipses are a rare occurrence or not. Some say it's a 'once in a lifetime' experience and while that may be true for some, solar eclipses occur more than we think.
Deputy hit during pursuit of erratic driver throughout Morgan County
DECATUR, Ala. — A man was arrested Sunday following a pursuit that passed through three cities, involved multiple law enforcement agencies, and ended in a ditch off a rural road. The chase was chronicled by the Morgan County Sheriff's Office, which was brought in to assist. The incident began...
Cosplay is a family affair at Huntsville's Comic & Pop Culture Expo
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — You may have noticed some of your favorite video game or movie characters like Mario or Joker downtown this weekend. That's because Huntsville's Annual Comic and Pop Culture Expo featuring cosplay contests, special celebrity guests, and more is back . Andre Cook, dressed as a Star...
Did anything eclipse the eclipse? Here are this week's top five stories
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Each week we tally up the stories visitors to FOX54.com clicked on the most. Get up to speed with this recap. A great deal of you logged on to watch a live stream of the eclipse from areas along the path of totality. Here in North Alabama the weather wasn't exactly cooperative but visitors to the Space & Rocket Center got a fun and educational time. And, a group from Decatur City Schools traveled to Missouri to see the whole thing up close and personal (with protective eyewear, of course!)
Federal law does not strictly prohibit attaching political signs to stop signs - what we can VERIFY
FALKVILLE, Ala. — We're in the middle of a very busy political season, with races running the gamut from the presidential campaign coming up in November to state and local elections scheduled throughout the year. This means you'll be seeing many more political campaign signs in neighborhoods and properties in the weeks and months to come.
Alabama A&M enhances campus safety following recent shooting
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama A&M University has announced a series of new security measures aimed at enhancing campus safety. Among the initiatives are the introduction of a new security K-9, the establishment of a Department of Public Safety Sub-Station within the Knight Complex, and more surveillance camera coverage across campus.
River Heritage Trail in Florence set to open in May
FLORENCE, Ala. — River Heritage Trail is set to open up in May this year. Florence Mayor Andrew Betterton, along with the Florence City Council, Florence Parks & Recreation, and Florence Planning and Community Development, have invited the community for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony of the River Heritage Trail on Sunday, May 5, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Huntsville council allocates $384,000 in state funds for homeless, approves affordable housing project
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The City of Huntsville is allocating $384,000 in critical funding to support area nonprofits in a collective mission to aid individuals facing homelessness and at risk of its grip. Community Development will soon distribute PY 2023 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds from the Alabama Department of...
Tips for those in search of a tax professional as the April 15 tax filing deadline approaches
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Well, if you're one of those last minute tax preparers, we get it. We've all been there. For some, tax season appears to arrive quicker every year. With the April 15th deadline approaching, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama Prim Escalona shares some do's and don'ts.
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