Sarah Macaluso
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Huntsville, AL, United States
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Dirty ice makers and drink nozzles in this week’s Restaurant Ratings
Lauderdale County Cici’s Pizza #166 157 Cox Creek Parkway S, Florence Violations: Spoiled spinach and cucumbers – food discarded upon inspection Score: 80 Limestone County Asian Cuisine 229 French Farms Blvd, Athens Violations: Food at improper temperatures Wings 116F, Steak 109F, Fried chicken 105F → Read More
Madison County Sheriff’s Office and Huntsville Police open new SORNA office
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. - The Madison County Sheriff's Office and Huntsville Police Department are relocating their joint SORNA office. The office will be the location for sex offender registration and a more convenient improvement from the agency's previous location. → Read More
Several restaurants cited for holding food at too warm of temperatures
Limestone County El Pollo Maniaco 11980 US Hwy 31 S, Tanner Score: 68 Violations: Lack of date marking Eggs 75ºF-88ºF Improper cooling – chicken out on counter Steak 85ºF Morgan County Asian Buffet 241 Hwy 31 SW, Hartselle Score: 86 Violati... → Read More
CDC reports spike in influenza-associated child deaths this flu season
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. - A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows this flu season is about to be the deadliest on record for children. 169 children in the U.S. have lost their lives this flu season so far. Experts say the final total will surpass that number. → Read More
Local donors help push Felines and Canines Rescue Center to finish line
OWENS CROSS ROADS, Ala. - After only about a year and a half, the Felines and Canines Rescue Center is in the home stretch to opening its doors to the surplus of animals in the Tennessee Valley. → Read More
Madison students stroll through elementary school before graduation
MADISON, Ala. - Friday morning, students at Columbia Elementary School celebrated graduation and walked the halls of the school. Although, these students are former Columbia students and current seniors at Bob Jones or James Clemens High Schools. → Read More
Raw meat juices dripping on other foods in storage at Chinese restaurant
Limestone County Casa Blanca Mexican 1802 Highway 72 E, Athens Violations: Pouring mop water out in parking lots Rice 109F Beans 46F, meat 46F, lettuce 48F No hot water in bar area Damaged fryer baskets Damaged ice bucket Score: 71 Madison County China Cook ... → Read More
Alabama Attorney General hosts ‘Faith Forum’ in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Alabama Attorney General, Steve Marshall, made a stop in the Tennessee Valley Tuesday morning. It was a part of his fourth and final Faith Forum. At The Rock Family Worship Center, AG Steve Marshall finished his series in Huntsville. → Read More
HEMSI warns of hot weather-related emergencies
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Temperatures are expected to spike near 90 degrees this weekend across the Valley. It's a drastic change that first responders want you to take seriously. → Read More
Bleach stored next to food items at Hibachi restaurant
Limestone County Bishops Pub & Grill Score: 72 12060 County Line Road, Madison Violations: Dirty ice bin Bar soda gun nozzle dirty Damaged fryer baskets Lack of soap and paper towels at 2 hand sinks Toxic items not labeled Marshall County Legghorn’s Score:... → Read More
Madison County Schools receive more than $800,000 worth of new computers
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. - The Madison County School district is getting a much-needed upgrade when it comes to technology and the tools teachers use in the classroom. An almost $900,000 project is bringing up-to-date technology to the system. → Read More
Boxing fitness program helps Parkinson’s patients
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - April is Parkinson's Awareness Month. If you don't know someone with the disease -- it's a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement -- including tremors. The Huntsville-Madison County Senior Center hosts a fitness program called Rock Steady Boxing. → Read More
Huntsville Police will host citizen active shooter class
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Huntsville Police Department is opening an active shooter training class to the public for the first time. It's called CRASE (Citizen Response to Active Shooter). "Most people don't realize, over the last 15 years, Huntsville, Alabama has had five...by the standards of the FBI -- active shooter events," said Officer John Hollingsworth. → Read More
The 911’s call center’s role in criminal investigations
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. - A string of robberies in Limestone County and a manhunt in Harvest that spanned two counties made the week's top stories. One common denominator in both of those: the Huntsville Madison County 911 call center. → Read More
Local restaurant cited for storing jugs of bleach on food prep tables
Morgan County Las Vias Mexican Grill 1000 Beltline Road SW, Decatur Violations: Unlabeled toxic cleaners No date labels on cooked chicken, soup or beans Bare hand contact with ready to eat food Score: 80 Hibachi Express 1720 6th Avenue, Decatur Violations: ... → Read More
Missing licenses and cross food contamination in restaurants across the Valley
Lauderdale County Bojangles 109 Cox Creek Parkway, Florence Violations: No one has completed a current food service managers course Score: 88 Madison County Rice Box 1420 Waddell Drive, Huntsville Violations: Raw beef being prepared on a table with broccoli – abated on inspection, clean and sanitized table. → Read More
Felines and Canines Rescue Center weeks away from opening in Owens Cross Roads
OWENS CROSS ROADS, Ala. - Felines and Canine Rescue Center is getting ready to open the doors of its newest facility in Owens Cross Roads. The Chicago-based animal shelter set its sights on north Alabama because of the surplus of homeless dogs and cats. → Read More
Huntsville Utilities urges customers to prepare for severe weather
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - As we monitor the risk of severe weather, Huntsville Utilities is on standby for any damage or outage reports. The company has a message on what to look out for when severe weather hits. → Read More
Calhoun Community College’s graduation rates see significant increase
DECATUR, Ala. - Friday morning, Calhoun Community College made a major announcement about its graduation rates and professional development programs. Faculty and staff celebrated Employee Appreciation Day on Friday with good news about the college's graduation rates over the last year. → Read More
Critical violations across the Valley in this week’s Restaurant Ratings
Limestone County Subway inside Shell gas station 1515 Hwy. 72 E, Athens Violations: Spray bottle not labeled Lack paper towels at hand sink Dirty ice maker Cheeses and tomatoes 47ºF Score: 76 Morgan County Jimmy John's 2401 6th Avenue SE, Decatur Violatio... → Read More