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Decatur council approves more funding for police review firm
DECATUR, Ala. — More money was approved Thursday to continue a third-party investigation of the policies and procedures of the Decatur Police Department. The council voted 4-1 to spend another $115,000 - equivalent to about 400 man-hours - payable to Green Research & Technology, the firm employed to conduct the review.
East Limestone High School student arrested for making threat
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — At least nine students in Limestone County Schools have been arrested for making school threats. Most recently, a student was arrested Thursday for standing up during class and declaring to have a gun in his backpack. According to the Limestone County Sheriff's Office, the student...
Crackdown on school threats continues with two more arrests
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — An area-wide crusade to stop threats of violence against schools throughout North Alabama continued Thursday with the arrests of at least two more students. Late Thursday evening, Huntsville City Schools officials confirmed the arrest of a Grissom High School student following threats made via a student...
Marshall County Sheriff visits Texas border to evaluate immigrant impact
MCALLEN, Texas — Marshall County Sheriff Phil Sims recently took to social media to share insights from his trip to the southern border near McAllen, Texas. He spent three days there with other sheriffs and legislators to understand how illegal immigration is impacting local communities. During the visit, he...
College Football on FOX54 | Illinois vs. Nebraska, Marshall vs. Ohio State, Utah vs. Oklahoma State, Baylor vs. Colorado
LINCOLN, Neb. — It's a big weekend for college football, and FOX54 is bringing you some of the hottest matchups, and it all kicks off Friday night in primetime!. Illinois @ Nebraska 7:00 p.m. Stick around after the game for FOX54's 60-minute First Down Friday Night!. Saturday, Sept. 20:
Decatur Utilities to celebrate 85th anniversary & customer appreciation day
DECATUR, Ala. — Decatur Utilities is celebrating its 85th anniversary with a Customer Appreciation Day on Wednesday, September 25. The event will take place at the Decatur Utilities Administration Building, located at 1002 Central Parkway SW, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents are invited to join the festivities,...
31st Annual Trail of Tears motorcycle ride to travel through North Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Motorcyclists from across the Southeast will gather on Saturday, Sept. 21, for the 31st annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride, a scenic journey across northern Alabama to honor Native Americans. The ride will start in Bridgeport and travel to Waterloo, spanning from the northeastern to...
Two found dead in Decatur in apparent murder-suicide
DECATUR, Ala. — Two people have died in an apparent murder-suicide in Decatur on September 6. According to the Decatur Police Department, the incident happened around 12:07 p.m. after officers conducted a well-being check at a home on 5th Avenue SW. Police found Stephanie Miller Tribble, 60, and Jonathan...
Free pet adoptions offered in celebration of Huntsville Music Month
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — In honor of Huntsville Music Month, Huntsville Animal Services and the Huntsville Music Office are joining forces to offer free adoptions for most adult pets from Sept. 18 to 28. The “Paws and Play” promotion provides a great chance to welcome a new four-legged friend into...
Limestone County Sheriff’s Office warns residents about scam calls
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about scam calls that appear to be from their office. Some people have reported receiving calls claiming they have an active arrest warrant and must pay a fine electronically. According to a social media post from...
Limestone County Water and Sewer Authority pausing approvals for new developments in East Limestone
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — Limestone County Water and Sewer Authority is hoping a pause in approval for new developments will help them catch up with the demand of a growing county. "As everybody knows, the limestone county area has been labeled as the fastest growing county in the state of Alabama," CEO Daryl Williamson of LCWSA shares. "What we have seen is that homes are being built faster than we can get infrastructure in the ground and what we're saying to developers and homebuilders is we are not approving any new parcels of land that would be newly acquired until we get a couple of projects just to make sure that everybody has adequate water."
Preparations underway for South Star Music Festival
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Believe it or not, South Star Music Festival is right around the corner. Although there's currently an empty field at John Hunt Park, thousands of fans will be packing it in just over a week. "We're a week away from our community in north Alabama seeing...
ALDOT: Work begins Sunday on two-year-long I-565 widening project
MADISON, Ala. — A major overhaul of the interstate connecting Huntsville to I-65 is set to begin on Sunday. ALDOT says work will start that night on a $29 million, two-year-long widening of I-565 west of the city. By 2026, I-565 will have a minimum of six lanes from...
Former President Trump set to attend Alabama vs. Georgia game in Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Officials with the Trump campaign are confirming that former president Donald Trump will attend the Alabama vs. Georgia college football game that will be played in Tuscaloosa on Sept. 28. Political commentator Mark Halperin first reported on the possibility Monday, stating on social media that Trump planned to attend the highly anticipated game.
Scottsboro High School student barred from school after making online threats
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Scottsboro Police arrested a high school student for making threats against Scottsboro High School. According to Scottsboro City Schools, the student will face "significant disciplinary consequences" consistent with the Code of Conduct and is barred from all school property an school events. According to Scottsboro Police,...
Student at Crossville Middle School arrested for making terrorist threats
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Schools all across Alabama have been dealing with students making threats at their school. Dekalb County Schools releasing today that the Dekalb County Sheriff's Office arrested a student for making a terrorist threat and engaging in harassing communication. Dekalb County Sheriff's Office led a comprehensive investigation that led to the arrest of the student.
'I wish we could've took him alive' | KY authorities provide update after body found in Laurel Co. near location of I-75 shooting
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — UPDATE: Kentucky State Police held a press conference Wednesday night after a body was found earlier in the day near where Joseph Couch was accused of shooting and wounding five people. According to a KSP commissioner, at around 3:30 p.m., police were told about an...
Albertville student arrested for threatening violence on social media
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — Albertville City Schools reported that a juvenile student was arrested Wednesday for making a violent threat on social media against Albertville High School. This incident is part of a pattern of arrests for threats among Tennessee Valley schools. The school system assured parents and students that...
Northeast Alabama Community College will launch men’s soccer program in 2025
RAINSVILLE, Ala. — Northeast Alabama Community College is adding a men's soccer team! Dr. David Campbell, president of NACC, announced this week that the college will launch a men’s soccer program as part of its expanding athletic offerings. This decision follows the unanimous approval from the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees to build a new soccer field.
Taziki’s to open three new locations in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Taziki’s Mediterranean Café is set to expand in Huntsville with three new locations. The café will open two restaurants in Huntsville and one in Hampton Cove. Construction has begun at The Foundry, located at 3620 Governors Drive, Suite 101, with completion expected by December 2024. Meanwhile, a new location at 11220 Memorial Parkway SW, Suite C, will break ground this fall, aiming for early 2025 completion. The Hampton Cove site at 6407 Hwy 431, Suite D, is projected to open in mid-2025.
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