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Newly issued state licenses, non-driver IDs to feature 8 digits beginning Dec. 1
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) announced Monday that all newly issued licenses and non-driver IDs, effective Dec. 1, will now have eight digits. The additional digit will be added due to the state's growing population, according to ALEA. → Read More
Ainsworth fills vacant Lieutenant Governor seat
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The vacant Lieutenant Governor seat will now be governed by Will Ainsworth (R). Ainsworth defeated his opponent Will Boyd (D). "No other state I’d rather live in," Ainsworth said after results came in. "We have the greatest state. There’s so much opportunity. → Read More
Huntsville Police investigating shooting on Harden Avenue
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Two people are in the hospital Tuesday after a shooting on Harden Avenue, according to the Huntsville Police Department. The identities of the victims have not been released. We are working to gather more information. Please check back for updates! → Read More
Hartselle Police searching for missing 16-year-old girl
HARTSELLE, Ala. -- Authorities are searching for a missing 16-year-old girl. Hartselle police say Madison Auen hasn't been home since October 29 and her family is asking for help. → Read More
Traffic accident causes delay in downtown Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- The Huntsville Police Department says drivers should avoid the Church Street area in downtown Huntsville Friday. An accident was reported on the road between Dallas Avenue and Cleveland Avenue. → Read More
Lieutenant Governor candidate Will Ainsworth’s wife injured in gun accident
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- Lieutenant Governor candidate Will Ainsworth tweeted Tuesday afternoon that his wife, Kendall, was injured in a gun accident. Ainsworth said his wife was "stable and ok. → Read More
Rex Reynolds ‘races’ for children in NASCAR Foundation voting competition
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- A Huntsville man is one of four finalists for the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award - a NASCAR Foundation program. Rex Reynolds has been an avid NASCAR fan for more than 40 years, but his passion is geared toward helping children, according to the foundation's website. → Read More
Rocket City Trash Panda Kid Logo Contest Winner
MADISON, Ala. -- The official kid logo for the Rocket City Trash Pandas was announced Saturday at Dublin Park. Congratulations to Jackson Shepard of New Market School. His design "Rocket City Trash Panda" received more than 1,300 votes out of 3,668. → Read More
Rocket City Trash Panda logo revealed
MADISON, Ala. -- Last month, BallCorps Inc., LLC revealed the new name for Madison's Minor League Baseball team - the Rocket City Trash Pandas. On Saturday, the team was given a face. → Read More
Rocket City Trash Pandas logos revealed
MADISON, Ala. -- Last month, BallCorps Inc., LLC revealed the new name for Madison's Minor League Baseball team - the Rocket City Trash Pandas. On Saturday, the team was given a face. → Read More
Stolen vehicle chase ends in Limestone County
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. -- A man is in custody after authorities say he led several agencies on a stolen vehicle chase Saturday. The Huntsville Police Department says Steven Houston Van-Bibber II was arrested and charged with the following: Theft of Property Receiving Stolen Property Attempting to Flee and Aloof Police → Read More
Man arrested for robbery and assault of July 15 incident at Madison bar
MADISON, Ala. -- The Madison Police Department arrested a man in connection to a July 15 incident that happened at Wild Bill’s Bar and Grill. Police say they believe he is one of two suspects who assaulted a female bartender and robbed the Madison Boulevard bar. → Read More
10-year-old Tennessee twin brother shoots sister outside Dollar General
ST. JOSEPH, Tenn. -- A 10-year-old Tennessee girl is being airlifted to Vanderbilt Medical Center after she was shot in the head by her twin brother Sunday, according to a Facebook post by the Tennessee River Valley. The news outlet reports the incident happened around 3 p.m. → Read More
Madison County rape suspect dies after arrest
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. -- Authorities are trying to determine what caused a man to go unconscious and die Monday as he was waiting for transportation to the Madison County Jail. Neal Matthias Grillo, 37, went unconscious after he was arrested by deputies at 10:00 a.m. → Read More
Seizure causes driver to crash into Lauderdale County High School classroom
ROGERSVILLE, Ala. -- A woman is being transported to the hospital Monday after a seizure caused her to crash into a Lauderdale County High School classroom, according to the Rogersville Police Department. A Facebook post by the Rogersville Volunteer Fire Department notes no student or faculty members were injured. → Read More
Sheffield Police searching for escaped inmate
SHEFFIELD, Ala. -- The Sheffield Police Department is asking for the public's help in searching for an escaped inmate Sunday. Authorities say Cory Drew Vernon was a trustee at the city jail. Vernon was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, unknown colored shorts and high top shoes. → Read More
Limestone County authorities searching for owner of miniature pony
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. -- The Limestone County Sheriff's Office says their Animal Control division picked up a miniature pony Saturday night in Elkmont. The pony was found on New Garden Road near Elkton Road, according to authorities. → Read More
Huntsville man arrested on terrorist threat charge
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- A Huntsville man was arrested Friday after authorities say he made a series of 'terroristic threats' to Huntsville Police. A spokesperson with HPD says Micah Duane Chisom, 39, made threats via telephone and in person to 911 dispatchers and police officers threatening to hurt officers. → Read More
Suspect in Limestone County domestic hit-and-run incident in custody
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. -- A man wanted in connection to a domestic hit-and-run incident is in custody in the Madison County Jail on another warrant for a probation violation. → Read More
AG: Alabamians should be cautious of price gouging
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- A warning was sent out Tuesday afternoon by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall. He wants buyers across the state to be cautious of price gouging. “Alabamians should be cautious of those who would seek to prey upon them through crimes such as price gouging and home repair fraud,” said Attorney General Marshall, in a statement. → Read More