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Power outage in Huntsville and Madison County - UPDATED

Huntsville Utilities restore power to 26,000 customers


Focus on Faith: Centurion Witness Ministries

A local ministry is working to reach area veterans with the message of Jesus Christ.


Standoff in north Huntsville - UPDATED

A standoff on Greenside Drive has ended peacefully.


Burglars target pawn shop

Huntsville Police are investigating an early morning burglary.


Pharmacy robbery under investigation

Huntsville Police are investigating a robbery at the Wal-Mart pharmacy on South Memorial Parkway and Drake Avenue.


Huntsville Police investigating a shooting

Huntsville Police are on the scene of a shooting in northwest Huntsville.


Cookies to Help Cure Kids' Cancer

On Saturday, the goal of eating these baked treats was to benefit kids with cancer.


Muscle Shoals bank robbed

Muscle Shoals Police and the FBI are asking for help in solving a bank robbery.


Murder charges filed after car chase leads to fatal accident

Decatur Police have filed murder charges against a Decatur man after he allegedly caused a fatal car accident.


Arnulfo Lucas Renteria

Christmas morning sex abuse leads to indictment

Indictments have been issued against a Franklin County man accused of sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl on Christmas morning, authorities said.


Rebecca Pounders

Pair indicted in child porn case

A grand jury indicted a Franklin County woman and a Jefferson County man after law enforcement said the woman sent nude photos of a young girl to the man to entice him into having sex with the girl.


Homeland Security Bass Tournament Makes a Splash in Decatur

This year, roughly 300 current and retired firefighters, police officers, first responders and military troops are coming to cast a line.


Soulstock Inspires Thousands in Decatur

Organizers say the concert is an opportunity to show Christ to the community.


North Memorial Parkway Texaco robbed

Huntsville Police responded to a robbery call at the Texaco on North Memorial Parkway Friday night.


Medicaid cuts on the horizon

Due to state budget cuts some Medicaid services will soon be limited or cut completely.


Ala. governor signs immigration law changes

Gov. Robert Bentley has signed legislation making revisions in Alabama's immigration law, even though he didn't like all of it.


Truancy mom slams school system

A valley mother sentenced to jail after accepting a plea deal on four counts of truancy says the Huntsville City School System neglected her sons needs and lost focus of what should have been the focus.


Decatur Police crack down on synthetic drugs

Decatur Police are on the hunt for illegal synthetic drugs like "spice" and "bath salts".


Jamison Satterlee participates in his 9th Limestone Co. special needs rodeo.

Special needs rodeo puts smiles on faces in Limestone Co.

Hundreds of students participated in the 9th annual Special Needs Rodeo in Limestone Co.


Did You Know : Solar Park

Did you know about a new solar park in the Rocket City?


Police searching for 32 year old Douglas Allen Cole.

Franklin Co. Man Wanted for Running 21 Meth Labs

Franklin Co. officials are searching for a man they believe is responsible for running 21 meth labs in the county.


NFL to review Rolando McClain case

Oakland Raider was sentenced to 180 days in jail and fined $2,000, but more punishment could come from his employer


Taking Charge: Valley Man's Solar Fields

Instead of getting an electric bill in the mail, imagine getting a check instead. That's exactly what one Valley man is doing. And he's harnessing enough surplus solar power to light up his entire community.


Tortured Tennessee Walking Horses Get National Attention

An undercover investigation documented the beating of Tennessee walking horses. Local horse owners and trainers react saying it's a clear cut case of animal abuse.


Cyclists

Cyclists Honor Fallen Comrades

Dozens of cyclists participated in the Ride of Silence Wednesday evening.


Rolando McClain

Police: Report says McClain threatened plaintiff

A police report filed by Rishard Tapscott claims Rolando McClain made threats against him after he filed charges alleging the Oakland Raiders linebacker put a pistol to his head and fired it beside his ear, according to our news partner The Decatur Daily.


SoulStock President Phillip Presley

Focus on Faith: Steven Curtis Chapman, Superchick Coming to SoulStock 2012

SoulStock returns to Point Mallard Park in Decatur this weekend, and organizers say the Christian music and worship event is bigger and better than ever.


Beltline Traffic: Worse Before it Gets Better

Beltline drivers, brace yourselves. The final phase of the 6-lane widening project begins next month.


Madison City, County & Huntsville Schools submit new calendar proposals

In the wake of a state-mandated change to school schedules, the Madison City, Madison County and Huntsville City School leaders came together to submit identical schedules for 2012-13.


Did You Know : Doody Calls

There's a way to deal with unexpected environmental issues in your back yard


Council Approves Rezoning Land for New WalMart

After hearing public comments for almost four hours, the Florence City Council voted 5 to 1 to rezone land on Cloverdale Road to build a second WalMart in Florence.


Relative Speaks Out on Truancy Arrests

Sidney and Laurel Benson's seven children are temporarily living with a relative who's now speaking out about the charge.


Coyote attack caught on tape in Decatur

A Decatur man captures video of a coyote attacking and killing his family dog. Now city officials are scrambling to get the coyote problem under control.


EZ Mart at 5990 Pulaski Pike

Huntsville Police investigating gas station robbery

Huntsville Police are investigating a robbery at the EZ Mart convenience store on Pulaski Pike.


Gay senior left out of yearbook

One graduating senior at West Point High School in Cullman County claims she was deliberately left out of the yearbook because of her sexual orientation.


Parents Sound Off on New Tourism-Centered School Calendars

This August, instead of burying themselves in books, Alabama schoolchildren could be basking in the sun at the beach. Or at least that's the hope of state lawmakers who passed a changing school calendars.


Chris Simmons

Burger Bytes: Chris Simmons On His Own

The Douglas native recently released his second studio album called "Hallelujah Man". He played every instrument on the record and recorded it in his own studio.


Cardboard Headstones Added to Proposed WalMart Site

The controversy involving a proposed second WalMart in Florence has taken an usual turn.


Hamaed Albna

HPD swiping Spice off store shelves-UPDATED

The Huntsville Police Department's drug task force is cracking down on synthentic marijauana, also known as Spice.


Bizarre Stand Off in Hazel Green

A late morning 911 call has dozens of officers searching for a man who allegedly took a mother and her little girl hostage. Now authorities are questioning the woman who made the claim and staying tight lipped about the suspect.


Did You Know : Yellow Wolf Mining

You can find treasure in Lawrence County.


Chinese Company Selling Helen Keller Sunglasses

A Chinese fashion company is borrowing the name of Helen Keller to sell its sunglasses.


Should Teens be Tried as Adults in Court?

Teens accused of horrific crimes often face the same consequences as adults, but some feel locking up minors in adult prisons is more harmful than helpful.


Blackout at Bridge Street - UPDATED

Crews with Huntsville Utilities are trying to determine the cause of a power outage in the area of Bridge Street and Research Park.


Aladin Beshir

Focus on Faith: Combating Islamophobia

Federal law enforcement agencies are joining with local Islamic groups to dispel some of the myths about what it means to be Muslim.


Public Invited to Attend Drug Forum

In celebration of "National Drug Court Month", the Madison County Drug Court and the Partnership for A Drug Free Community will host a forum on Prescription Drugs and Other Abused Drugs on Tuesday, May 15th.


Shuttle separated from 747

Crews are preparing the space shuttle Enterprise for its new home at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City.


Firefighter Relay

Montgomery Wins Fireman Challenge

The team from Montgomery walked away with the red fire hydrant Sunday as they pulled off the quickest time in the Firefighters Combat Challenge.


Dragon Boat Racing a New Decatur Tradition

Roughly 4,000 people piled onto Point Mallard’s beach for the Dragon Boat Race and Festival.


Firefighter Combat Challenge

Competition Heating Up in Albertville

FireFighters from around the US are in Albertville this weekend for the FireFighters Combat Challenge, often called the toughest 2 minutes in sports.


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