Headlines for Friday, June 26th...

Yesterday was a good reminder that life is precious. First we found out that Charlie’s Angel, Farrah Fawcett lost her battle with cancer at the age of 62 & then Michael Jackson died from what they think is cardiac arrest.

Tomorrow kids can get their back-to-school shots for free at the Huntsville-Madison County Health Department on Max Luther Drive. They will be there from 10am until 2pm. They do it again on July 25th & August 1st.
Huntsville Times

Madison Utilities is temporarily revising its office and drive-through hours beginning July 6th. The new office hours will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but the drive-through will now be open 30 minutes later, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Huntsville Times

A grant will help Huntsville public transportation. They will use the money to buy three buses, two trolleys, three commuter vans, a fleet maintenance truck, 50 passenger loading areas, 350 bus stop signs and video surveillance systems.
Huntsville Times

Headlines for Thursday, June 25th...

A Canada goose living with an arrow through its chest has been seen at the Robert Trent Jones golf complex in Hampton Cove. Wildlife experts will attempt to capture the goose and remove the arrow.
Huntsville Times

Governor Riley is not able to run for a 3rd term next year so we are in for a new Governor. State treasurer, Kay Ivey, made her announcement in Huntsville yesterday that she’ll run on the Republican ticket.
Huntsville Times

The guy responsible for hitting the car of two teens at Airport Road & Whitesburg will face a Grand Jury. He could be looking at a reckless homicide charge.
WAFF 48 News

Headlines for Wednesday, June 24th...

A few months ago two teenagers were on their way to church when their car was hit & they were killed. They guy in the other vehicle was trying to get away from police & he was under the influence…and today that man will face a judge in a hearing.
Huntsville Times

A judge dismissed a lawsuit against the designer & builders of the 565 bridge that was the site of the fatal Lee High bus crash back in ’06. The students were on their way to the Huntsville Center for Technology.
Huntsville Times

With the heat it’s always good to take precautions. You should do the same with your kids in a hot car…never leave a child alone in the vehicle to run a quick errand & check the temperature of the car seat before you buckle in your baby.
WAFF 48 News

Headlines for Tuesday, June 23rd...

Bids for the first major makeover of the VBC came in higher than expected. They wanted to spend $26 million or less but the lowest bid was just over $29 million.
Huntsville Times

Marshall County hopes to get more than one million dollars in federal & state money to help clean up after the storm damage from back in April. The area was hit by an F-3 tornado & 75 mph winds three days later.
Huntsville Times

Madison now has a new Police Chief but he's not here yet. Lt. Larry Muncy will take over on July 7th after the position has been vacated for six months.
Huntsville Times

Back in May Limestone County Board of Education laid-off over 150 people including teachers. 45 were rehired a few weeks ago & we just found out that they will rehire 72 more.
WAFF 48 News

Headlines for Monday, June 22nd...

Alabama A&M finally picked someone to be their next President. They also approved a 15 percent tuition increase to help meet their budget.

Huntsville Times

It's a hot week for it but World Changers, 249 students, are in town to repair 20 homes for the poor & elderly. The houses were chosen by the Huntsville's Community Development Department.

Huntsville Times

The heat has already been a problem in the Valley causing dehydration & sun stroke. If you have to be outside be sure you drink plenty of water & stay in the shade.

Headlines for Friday, June 19th...

As public housing becomes a hot topic in south Huntsville the records of the Housing Authority are suddenly in demand. To handle a recent rush of requests they plan to charge for documents. You would have to submit a request & then wait for a cost estimate.
Huntsville Times

It appeared that the Huntsville Housing Authority planned to buy Paradise Apartments in Madison but they decided not to. With a 10-day deadline they felt it wasn't enough time to make an informed decision.
WAAY 31

The Project Share program is almost out of money and won't be able to help families with utility bills this summer. Cooling assistance normally begins in July and continues through August depending on whether money is available. Customers can check a box on their utility bill to donate an extra amount to help others who fall short, but only about 2 percent do.
Huntsville Times

Alabama A&M finally picked someone to be their next President. They also approved a 15 percent tuition increase to help meet their budget.
Huntsville Times

Headlines for Thursday, June 18th...

On Sunday, Father's Day, about 80 National Guard members in Athens will head for Iraq. On Friday you're invited to a sendoff at 4 p.m. at Beasley Field for our soldierssome of them mothers and fathers. They will help train Iraqi police for the next 12 months.

Huntsville Times

The school board in Madison just hired 32 new teachers. Many of the new elementary teachers will replace teachers from Heritage and Columbia who have moved to the newest school, Mill Creek Elementary, scheduled to open this fall.

Huntsville Times

Claims against multiple defendants in the Lee High School bus crash from November of 2006 have been thrown out by a judge. Lawsuits against the bus company & the driver have been settled.

WAFF 48 News

Headlines for Wednesday, June 17th...

Two teenagers have been arrested for “tagging” businesses in Madison. They wrote in paint on a few businesses along with the sign at the entrance of the City Football Stadium, on a school but & on a sidewalk. They were just caught doing it again & the paint was still wet.

In early 2010 you’ll see new construction at Bridge Street. They’ll be building a new office tower in the northeast corner.

Public housing could next arrive in Madison, as the Huntsville Housing Authority continues to break up its large complexes downtown. They just purchased Paradise Apartments on Wall-Triana.

The Southern Regional Education Board handed out Gold Awards for outstanding Middle Schools & Athens was one of seven schools in 22 states to receive it. They also had the highest-ranking score in the country for improved reading, math & science.

Rock the City Interview

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Friday, July 3rd in downtown Huntsville on Clinton Street - across from the VBC. Gates open at 4pm & the concert starts at 5pm.

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WIN FOR DAD FINALS! (Vote Now!!!)

The entries have poured in and we have SIX finalist for our Dad's Day contest! Shumake furniture in Decatur has made is possible that ONE of the following will have the opportunity to come to their store and pick out a brand new chair valued up to $600!

Please check out the pictures below, read the notes attached to them and VOTE at the bottom of this post! Thanks and you can vote once per day!

Chair1: As you can tell by the picture, my dad's chair is about to fall apart. The seat is basically a crater, he has to use a cooler to prop up the foot rest, and there are numerous tears and holes. I think my dad deserves a new chair because he got this one when I was born, to rock me to sleep, and now I am 17. He is an amazing dad who puts himself last and us first.








Chair2: My dad doesn't have a recliner, he drives a big truck all week so this is his chair. I want him to have a new big recliner so when he comes home he can be comfortable.









Chair3: Our Dad is super-sized in every way: huge heart, colossal cheeks, and massive mid-section. Whenever he walks by, we sing, I feel the earth move under my feet. We cant imagine having a skinny Dad, and we cant imagine any other Dad who emulates such enormous acts of love. But, our gentle giant has broken 3 chairs, and his repairs never last. Dad needs an over-sized chair. He needs be able to sit back and relax in something he wont break! Now our Dad sits on the scruffy couch or hard floor. Were praying for a size-able solution!

Chair4: My dad is a great dad....he works hard to provide for his family.He has a big heart and is always doing nice things for other people. He deserves a place to come in and rest after a long day of work. His recliner that he has now is struggling! It is old and worn and torn!










Chair5: My Daddy deserves a new chair because: this old recliner is his FAVORITE! It is very worn out. (We have sewn up parts of it several times.) We have talked about getting a new one, but my Daddy does not like to spend money on himself. I am going to be a senior this year and through the years instead of a new chair he has paid for art lessons, art supplies, piano lessons, and other things that we need. I think that this would be a great Father's Day surprise!







Chair6: Our dad deserves a new chair because he works very hard to support and take care of our family. He always thinks of our family first. Our dad deserves a new chair because he does not have his 'own chair'. He doesn't own a recliner and the photo is of our couch. Our dad hates this couch, it is so old and uncomfortable, he always lies on the floor to watch TV because he said the couch hurts his back. If he had his own chair that would be the greatest gift we could give him for Father's Day.

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Rock the City Interviews

Rock the City with music from MercyMe, Group 1 Crew & Mikeschair along with speaker David Nasser coming to downtown Huntsville July 3rd!!!

Tickets are LIMITED & a $10 requested donation.

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