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UPDATE: Work to repair water line leak on Hughes Road in Madison continues, traffic still impacted
The city of Madison says the high pressure water main leak on Hughes Road, north of Gooch/Roma Drive is ongoing. The city says both northbound lanes are closed, detouring traffic on Gooch. Work is expected to continue throughout the day. Please drive with caution in the area. From Tuesday:. The...
Decatur City Council approves contract for third party police department review
As promised by Decatur City Council President Jacob Ladner, the council members wasted little time during Monday’s regular meeting to approve the contract for an outside review of its police department procedures.
July 4th Fireworks and Fun!
July 4th is almost here, and if you love fireworks, we have put together a list of some fun things to do this holiday weekend in North Alabama! 🇺🇸. The Spirit of America Festival at Point Mallard is July 4 from 1-9pm! There will be inflatables for kids, food trucks, live music, and fireworks at 9pm!
Vinemont hosts 3rd annual 4th of July Celebration
VINEMONT, Ala. – What could have been the whole of the town of South Vinemont flooded the Vinemont Sportsplex on Sunday night, June 30, as the municipality, along with Vinemont Baptist Church, held the third annual Fourth of July Celebration. Each year, the event grows larger, and community involvement soars. This year, a group of participants hosted a prayer session before the show. The group of strangers and friends came together before the grand celebration to pray for the country’s leaders, state and local governments. The Town-sponsored event was a communitywide hit. Vehicles and viewers lined the whole of the Sportsplex, with...
Celebrate nation’s birthday with fun events
As we welcome July and the end-of-summer activities that come with it, I hope you’ve been able to enjoy the outdoors and spend time with loved ones. Here are a few options to keep the fun going as we prepare to celebrate Independence Day. Kick off the celebration today...
4th of July fireworks safety tips
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — July 4th is this Thursday and many people may be looking to light up the night sky with fireworks. However, it's important to know a few things before doing so, including the law. "In the city of Huntsville, in the city of Madison, you're not allowed...
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