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New law allows drug traffickers to be charged with manslaughter if someone overdoses
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Nearly 74,000 people died from a drug overdose in 2022, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. That’s why Alabama lawmakers enacted a new law that allows prosecutors to charge fentanyl drug traffickers with manslaughter if someone dies from an overdose. For the first...
Rocket City celebrates Culinary Month with events and restaurant week
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — From food trucks to fine dining, craft beer to craft cocktails, the Rocket City offers many different flavors to enjoy. This August, locals and visitors are invited to join in the celebration of Huntsville and Madison County's vibrant food scene. Culinary Month kicks off with Huntsville Restaurant Week, running from August 9 to 18. During this ten-day event, top restaurants will feature exclusive menus and special offers.
More Madison City Council members side with library
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A group of people has been consistently speaking out at Madison City Council meetings asking the council to withhold funding to the Huntsville Madison County Public Library system if it does not change its policies. Two council members made clear Monday night that they...
What to do if someone you know goes missing: Law enforcement shares some answers
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — We've seen the reports of missing people in North Alabama. It's a family's worst nightmare. What should they do? Who should they call? FOX54 reached out to local law enforcement and has some answers. Madison County Sheriff's Public Information Officer Brent Patterson explained that once an...
Look for strong thunderstorms in Madison and Morgan counties Tuesday afternoon
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 2:32 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3:15 p.m. for Madison and Morgan counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:32 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 9 miles south of Triana, or...
Nonprofit helps people with disabilities find employment
People with disabilities face many barriers in life, including going into, remaining in or returning to the work environment. One of the United Way of Madison County's nonprofit partner agencies, Phoenix, works to eliminate some of those barriers.
Police rescue dog tied to tree in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA, Ala. — Owens Cross Roads Police Officer Graves and his K-9 partner, Raven, came to the rescue on Saturday night, saving a young German Shepherd left tied to a tree near the Huntsville Utilities power substation. Owens Cross Roads Police Officer Graves responded to a call...
20-year-old Alabama man killed in apparent fireworks accident
A Madison County man was killed just after midnight Friday in an apparent accident involving Fireworks. Don Webster with Huntsville Emergency Medical Services said the incident happened at about 12:03 a.m. First responders were called to a home at Nick Davis Road and Pettus Road in Harvest. A 20-year-old man...
New $1 million grant awarded to HMCR for bridge replacement
The Huntsville Madison County Railroad authority (HMCR) has been granted $1 million to replace its railroad bridge in North Alabama. Keep reading to find out where and why this change is happening. Details. Governor Kay Ivey approved the funding of the grant which will work on replacing the Aldridge Creek...
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