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Firefighters battle apartment fire at Sun Lake Apartments (updated)

Heavy flames were seen coming from a second-floor apartment at about 7:40 p.m. The apartment complex is at 2060 Sun Lake Boulevard.

Former singing sensation Whitney Houston dead at 48

from:Huntsville Healthy Living Examiner

On the eve of music's biggest night, the industry loses one of its brightest voices of all time. News that Whitney Houston died spread just a day before the Grammy Awards was...

U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, Parker Griffith speak at meeting of federal employees group in Huntsville

The Republican primary for the 5th Congressional district seat is March 13.

Sunny and cold today across the Tennessee Valley

Today will be sunny but cold with an afternoon high of 39 degrees

Huntsville police blotter

Unless otherwise noted, the following incidents were reported to Huntsville police Friday and Saturday.

Striping on Memorial Parkway hard to see at night or during rain

Normally, the Alabama Department of Transportation doesn't install new striping on a road that's scheduled to be repaved in a year or so unless it presents a safety...

Huntsville burglaries continue to decline in January

After a spike in November, burglaries in Huntsville have continued to fall through the first month of 2012.

Big Chill rolling into Huntsville this weekend

It's going to be very cold today and Sunday, with temperatures possibly reaching the single digits with the windchill Sunday morning.

Alabama A&M encouraged by potential for fall enrollment spike

Applications have doubled since February 2011, and more than 2,700 students have been accepted for enrollment in August.

Healthy parenting: What's your view on dad who fired pistol at daughter's laptop

from:Huntsville Healthy Living Examiner

Whether you are in a smaller city like Huntsville, Alabama, or a big metro area like nearby Atlanta, you most likely have an opinion on the North Carolina father who shot nine...

Helping pets leads to a new career

Adrian Sanders often tells Huntsville Police Department officers where to go. He's supposed to. He's a dispatcher on the night shift.

Huntsville Symphony Orchestra to be on cover of Yellow Pages

Delivery of the books is to begin Feb. 21 and continues through March 8.

Madison County Commission District 5 race pits incumbent Riddick against McKay

30-year-old Drew Randolph McKay, whose last-minute decision to run has forced Riddick into a campaign.

Florence Library screens 'The African Queen' (1951)

from:Huntsville Classic Movies Examiner

Florence film fans can enjoy a special Valentine’s Day treat in the Screening Room at the public library. Pillar of Fire and the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library will...

Harvest man pleads guilty to scheme that preyed on Hazel Green church members

Story's plan also involved claims that a Tennessee real estate agent would be willing to buy the properties -- at a profit for investors -- 90 days later. Callahan said Story...

Three candidates apply for vacant Madison County Circuit Court judgeship

The candidates include Donna Pate, an attorney and the only candidate on the ballot for the judgeship's six-year term, Huntsville attorney Daniel Aldridge and Brian Williams,...

Snow flurries this morning then partly sunny and cold across North Alabama

Today will begin with a chance of scattered snow flurries before noon

Veteran Huntsville attorney Randy Gladden has died

"Randy Gladden advocated for his client's position as well as anybody I've seen in 35 years of practicing law," said Huntsville attorney Mark McDaniel.

Gallatin, Church streets to be closed for work on buildings

Church Street between Williams and Clinton Avenues will be closed Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Gallatin Street between Governors and Longwood drives will be closed Saturday...

Students, staff at Hazel Green High School evacuated after bomb threat called in (updated)

Hazel Green High School students and staff were evacuated this morning after a bomb threat was called in.

Garrison lunch in Madison provides update for students in North Alabama military families

Representatives from five North Alabama school systems came together Thursday for the quarterly Garrison Luncheon hosted by the Madison City Schools.

Voter notification cards in the mail to almost every Madison County voter

Nearly every active voter in Madison County is expected to receive a card in the mail Monday that tells them where they'll vote in next month's primary elections and...

Committee nominates 3 more candidates for Alabama A&M trustees

Bentley will now select a nominee among those candidates to submit to the state Senate for confirmation on the board.

Huntsville contractor surprises his boys with return from Afghanistan (video)

Huntsville contractor James Massey flew in from Afghanistan Thursday morning and surprised his sons Jamari and Xavier, at Madison Cross Roads Elementary.

Congressman Mo Brooks picks up endorsement from South Huntsville Civic Association

The civic group is also endorsing Republican incumbent Phil Riddick for District 5 Madison County commissioner and cell phone executive Scott Jones for the District 3 commission...

Obituaries from The Huntsville Times: Friday, Feb. 10

See all today's obituaries from The Times.

Huntsville pedestrian killed worked at Oakwood University, was known around the world

Alma Foggo York, 74, killed by a car while walking along Pulaski Pike Thursday, was a prominent figure in the Seventh Day Adventist Church, especially in the health care industry.

Decatur man charged with violating sex offender registration law

Thomas Irvin Holland Jr. was living at 1002 Fifth Ave. S.W., which is within 2,000 feet of West Decatur Elementary School, Decatur police said.

Accident with injuries on I-565 eastbound near County Line Road

Major delays on I-565 eastbound

Parking deck across from Huntsville Hospital would serve new restaurants, apartments, office space

Mayor Tommy Battle said he expects the developers to make "some contribution" toward the estimated $8 million cost of the parking deck, but the amount is still being...

Roads a key issue in crowded GOP primary race for Madison County Commission District 4 seat

Four Republicans - 911 call taker Ron Byrd, Village of Providence co-developer Todd Slyman, farmer Phil Vandiver and Madison County Board of Education member David Vess - are...

Madison City School Board served lawsuit; goes into executive session following meeting

After a two-hour board meeting Thursday evening, members of the Madison School Board went into executive session to discuss a pending lawsuit recently filed by the family of...

Huntsville police blotter

Unless otherwise noted, the following incidents were reported to Huntsville police Wednesday and Thursday.

Chance of rain today, snow flurries after midnight

Today will be mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of shower after noon. The afternoon high will be 53 degrees

Huntsville City Council to consider design contract for Councill Courts parking deck

The $7.7 million garage would serve new restaurants, medical offices, a supermarket and other businesses at the former public housing site on St. Clair Avenue.

Big transition in store for new Madison County superintendent

Dr. David Copeland, hired on Tuesday, had only last summer taken over as superintendent in Crane, Mo., where the district includes three schools and 751 students. Madison County...

'Stars Fell on Alabama' license plates still on the road

The "Stars Fell on Alabama" license plate was retired in 2009 in favor of the "Sweet Home Alabama" plate. Drivers were supposed to get either the new...

Massachusetts court OKs partial release of transcript from inquest into death of Amy Bishop's brother

The order this afternoon by Norfolk County Superior Court Justice Kenneth J. Fishman sets out a number of passages from the transcript of the inquest that will remain...

UAH says student didn't have TB and isn't a public health risk

Student is cleared to return to class

TVA reorganizes its nuclear operations

The utility has said it will not begin construction work at Bellefonte until the Watts Bar Unit 2 is fueled. TVA officials did not say today when they expect to take place, though...

Next commander named for AMCOM at Redstone Arsenal; AMC changes announced

Maj. Gen. Lynn A. Collyar is expected to assume command of the Army Aviation and Missile Command from Maj. Gen. James Rogers sometime this summer, according to a spokesperson.

State finance director Marquita Davis to speak at Huntsville town hall meeting

Davis will be the guest speaker at a town hall meeting hosted by Rep. Laura Hall, D-Huntsville.

Police organization endorses Dale Strong for Madison County Commission Chairman; Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle

Strong, the current District 4 commissioner, will face Wayne Parker, a Huntsville businessman and three-time congressional candidate in the March 13 GOP primary.

Admission free for Huntsville seminar 'Why Teens Kill: Warning Signs, Causes, Triggers and Prevention'

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Organizers of Saturday's seminar on "Why Teens Kill: Warning Signs, Causes, Triggers and Prevention" have decided to make the admission free...