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Madison County Sheriff-elect Brett Jones: ‘Shouldn’t be an issue. I’m gay, that’s it’

Madison County Sheriff-elect Brett Jones said his Tuesday night upset of two-term Republican sheriff Kevin Turner shouldn’t be overshadowed by his sexuality. “I know that there are some people that want to turn my sexuality into something, but obviously, the majority of the people, you know, can look past that and see it as what it is – it shouldn’t be anything that dictates how I’m going to do the job,” Jones said.

Madison County, AL · 3d
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Alabama elects its first transgender state lawmaker

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Kitchen Cops find overflowing toilet, clogged dishwasher and rodent droppings across the Valley

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Kitchen Cops made a very unpleasant discovery while checking out a restaurant in DeKalb County this week. Hacienda Real on South Valley Avenue in Collinsville was hit with a 72 after the inspectors found rodents and rodent droppings. The health department notes that this was found in a storage building that was separate from the main restaurant building. There was also an issue with gray sewage water backing up onto the kitchen floor from the sink and dishwasher, and a lack of soap in a restroom.

Dekalb County, AL · 1d
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Madison County Turns Blue for the First Time in More Than a Decade as Shifting Electorate Changes North Alabama’s Largest County Around Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Madison County voted blue in this week’s election for the first time in more than a decade. The county, home to Huntsville, is the largest county in North Alabama. Election maps show Madison County standing out in blue among mostly red counties across the northern part of the state. The shift is drawing attention to how the area’s electorate has changed over time.

Huntsville, AL · 2d
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Huntsville makes decision on historic train depot Roundhouse as questions about aging facility remain

The Huntsville City Council voted to allow the EarlyWorks Museums Board to continue to operate the Roundhouse on the city’s historic train depot property for the next five years. Earlworks will operate the Roundhouse while the city continues to masterplan how to utilize the seven-acre depot site which includes...

Huntsville, AL · 1d

The Birmingham Free Press

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Montgomery Makes History, Flips Huntsville House Seat

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Democrat Allison Montgomery defeated Republican incumbent Phillip Rigsby in Alabama House District 25 on Tuesday, becoming the first openly transgender person elected to the Alabama Legislature. Montgomery... The post Montgomery Makes History, Flips Huntsville House Seat appeared first on Birmingham Free Press .

Huntsville, AL · 1d

WHNT News 19

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Madison County Democrats see election results as sign of political shift

Local Democrats say recent election results could signal a shift in Madison County's political landscape, pointing to population growth and voter frustration with state and national politics as possible factors.

Madison County, AL · 2d

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Madison County Commission approves plan to widen Black Bottom Road to five lanes

The Madison County Commission approved a plan to widen Black Bottom Road to five lanes.

Madison County, AL · 2d

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Dozens turn out to support woman after removal

Converted barn on Mathis Mill deemed unsafe for living by Albertville Planning Commission. Albertville City Council chambers were almost filled Oct. 27 for a Planning Commission meeting — a crowd likely spurred by social media attention to an Albertville woman’s plight in relation the converted barn or shed she’s lived in for 10 years.

Albertville, AL · 3d

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Democratic turnout in Madison County saw huge upswing, costing GOP incumbents

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The headlines from election night sound familiar: Republicans swept state offices and North Alabama reelected its members of Congress. But a closer look shows signs of some major changes in the political landscape in Madison County. Among the developments that stood out, two well-financed, two-term...

Madison County, AL · 2d

Alabama Pulse

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Huntsville Adds School Zone Flashers, Radar Signs on Bailey Cove Road

Huntsville finished Bailey Cove Road safety improvements near Mountain Gap schools, including automated school zone flashers and radar speed indicators.

Huntsville, AL · 23h

Yellowhammer News

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Republican election disaster, Madison County turns blue, Tuberville wins, and more on Alabama Politics This Week …

Did Republicans suffer a historic election disaster, and was Donald Trump’s handling of Iran and rising gas prices to blame? Is Madison County officially blue after Democrats swept key races across North Alabama? Did Tommy Tuberville’s narrow victory over Doug Jones expose serious problems for Alabama Republicans? Plus: Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels (D-Huntsville) […] The post Republican election disaster, Madison County turns blue, Tuberville wins, and more on Alabama Politics This Week … appeared first on Yellowhammer News .

Madison County, AL · 1d

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‘It’s gone up every year’: Madison County voters approve sewer oversight after years of rate concerns

Madison County voters approved a constitutional amendment on Election Day that could change how private sewer companies are regulated. The measure passed with nearly 63% of the vote.

Madison County, AL · 2d

Alabama Reflector

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Blue Huntsville: Democrats see major gains in Rocket City after years of effort

Alabama Democrats hoped to make gains in the Rocket City in Tuesday’s election, and they did.  Despite significant fundraising differences, two seats in the state Senate and one in the House flipped in Democrats’ favor, while Democrats closed the gaps in others. Democrats also won the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and two contested judicial races. […]

Huntsville, AL · 1d

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Huntsville native, Rough Rider John Campbell Greenway honored 100 years after his death

A Huntsville-born soldier who served alongside Theodore Roosevelt and helped develop major mining operations is being honored a century after his death.

Huntsville, AL · 22h

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Hall of Heroes: ‘It was either the Army or nothing,’ says retired Command Sgt. Maj. John Wade

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Retired Command Sgt. Maj. John Wade is a former flight engineer with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, known as the Night Stalkers. Wade joined the Army as a way out of Logan, West Virginia, and a future he could not see for himself in the coal mines.

Huntsville, AL · 1d

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New Meek Greenway Expands Huntsville’s Network

Meek Greenway, a 1.3-mile path in north Huntsville, is the city’s newest addition to its growing multimodal network used daily by thousands across the city. The greenway honors Opal Meek, a longtime community advocate and neighborhood association leader. “I appreciate any and all support for this area,” Meek said....

Huntsville, AL · 1d

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Local measures pass in Morgan, Limestone and Marshall counties

NORTH ALABAMA (WAFF) - Several counties, including Morgan and Limestone, passed local amendments that authorize taxpayers 65 and older to claim a senior property tax exemption under certain circumstances. Morgan County also passed an amendment requiring the probate judge to be an attorney licensed in Alabama. Marshall County fire department...

Morgan County, AL · 2d

256 Today

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Athens woman who fled communist Vietnam by boat tells the story behind her friendship with a North Alabama Vietnam veteran

When Thanh Boyer arrived in North Alabama after escaping Vietnam, families in Athens helped her learn English, get to school and begin a new life. “I’ve always said we were […] The post Athens woman who fled communist Vietnam by boat tells the story behind her friendship with a North Alabama Vietnam veteran appeared first on 256 Today .

Athens, AL · 4d

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Huntsville council member sides with residents on Flock cameras

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Council member sides with residents who oppose Flock cameras. HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Council member John Meredith said he will work to remove Flock cameras for residents who do not want them. He thanked advocates who spoke against the cameras at the Nov. 5 City Council meeting.

Huntsville, AL · 1d