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Escaped Morgan Co. inmate recaptured, officials say
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - An escaped Morgan County inmate has been recaptured, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. Officials said Thomas Davis was recaptured Friday in Decatur, Georgia after escaping on Wednesday from the North Alabama Correctional Facility in Decatur, Alabama. Davis was recaptured by the U.S. Marshals Service.
Happenings in North Alabama the weekend of April 26-28
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This weekend has some events to keep in mind!. Big Ol' Ballpark Fair - Happening at Toyota Field from April 25 to May 5! The fair has 30 rides, from kiddie coasters and mini-drops to grown-up thrill rides like giant spinners, swings, and the Zipper. For families, enjoy rides like ferris wheels, bumper cars, and moving mazes. If you have tickets to a Trash Pandas game, you get into the fair for free. If you do not have tickets to the game, admission to the fair is $10 and includes shows. Rides, games, and food are extra.
National Crime Victims' Rights Week : Breaking down crime victimization effects
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Crime is a very hard subject to discuss. But, it does happen. It happens to the people you love and might've happened to you. FOX54 is closing out 'National Crime Victims' Rights Week' by breaking down the effects crime victimization has on people. We hear from a organizations supporting victims and survivors.
Huntsville Utilties warn of new phone scam
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Officials with Huntsville Utilities are warning you about a new scam making its rounds in the community. They say scammers are calling customers claiming they have overpaid their utility bill. They will then request your bank information to transfer funds into your account. Officials warn they...
Babies named Johnny Cash and June Carter born on same day at Alabama hospital
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Two families in Alabama experienced the coincidence of a lifetime, when unbeknownst to each other, they welcomed babies named Johnny Cash and June Carter at the same hospital on the same day. Moms Sophie Clark and Nicole Davis told FOX Television Stations they couldn’t resist meeting each...
Huntsville murder suspect claims self defense in bond order
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A man charged with murder claimed self defense in court documents obtained by WAFF. Jametric Collier, 38, is accused of murder in an April 16 shooting on Hillandale Road. Court documents reveal that Collier will be held at the Madison County Jail without bond. Collier admitted...
City of Huntsville preparing for 42nd Panoply event
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - More than 100 artists and 30 local musical performances will be at Big Spring Park this weekend for the 42nd year of Panoply. The popular arts and music festival will have performers from all genres jazz, rock, R&B, indie rock, blues, pop and more. The festival...
City council approves construction for new CSI building in Huntsville
Thursday night, the Huntsville City council approved construction for a new 14,000-square-foot Crime Scene Investigation building. The building will have labs, office space, areas for processing evidence, and vehicle processing bays. Huntsville Police says the new facility will allow them to meet legal storage requirements and provide more room to...
Panoply Weekend Forecast
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The weather looks good for Panoply this weekend!. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. and last through 9 p.m. Saturday. The risk of a shower or storm is isolated on Saturday. Highs will reach the lower to middle 80s. Make sure you have sunscreen, sunglasses and plenty of water on hand!
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