Huntsville Police announce traffic control plans for MLK Day Celebration parade
The Huntsville Police Department will provide traffic control for the annual MLK Day Celebration Parade on Saturday, Jan. 17.
North Alabama’s ‘Shark Tank’ style competition opens applications
The Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition is now accepting applications for the fifth annual event.
Residential water rate to increase next month
Most residential Hartselle Utilities customers will see a small increase in their water bills beginning Feb. 1, according to the utility. The water rate will rise by 1.39%, resulting in an average monthly increase of about 27 cents for most residential customers, according to general manager Ty Chancelor. The...
‘I’ve been crying all week’: Six days of no water or answers for The...
Surviving off of bottled water and community donations, tenants living at The Sutton in Madison have now gone six days without water on the property.
Lametrica Shepherd is a FOX54 Top Teacher from Highlands Elementary School
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — We're excited to introduce a FOX54 Top Teacher first! We’ve never stepped foot at one Huntsville school for this award, and what better way than to acknowledge a teacher who’s dedicated more than 20 years to helping kindergartners start their education!. Meet this week’s...
K9 leads deputies to meth bust in Athens; two men charged with trafficking
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — Two men are facing drug trafficking charges after deputies say a K9 alert led to the discovery of a large amount of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Athens. The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office reports the stop happened Jan. 8, 2026. Investigators with the Limestone...
Two Decatur brothers turn boxing into a path toward success
Two brothers from Decatur are making waves in the boxing world, overcoming challenges along the way. Kevin and Jefferson Lopez have been boxing for about three years at Decatur Youth Services. They are now heading to a regional competition, aiming for big wins. The brothers initially took up boxing to...
Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon discusses upcoming retirement & gives health update
Since early 2023, Mac McCutcheon has served as Madison County's Commission Chairman. However, he recently announced plans to retire in March. This will mark the end of a career dedicated to public service.
Iconic Alabama welcome center attraction will soon be returning
Alabama’s “welcome mat to the world” is on its way to making its return to the travel center at the Tennessee state line. State Rep. Andy Whitt said the final steps are being taken to bring a replica of the Saturn 1B to the Alabama Welcome Center on Interstate 65 in Ardmore, replacing the one that stood at the rest...
This old-fashioned Alabama restaurant proves great spaghetti never goes out of style
If you have ever craved a bowl of spaghetti that tastes like childhood Sundays, Francesco’s Italian Restaurant in Decatur feels like home. Tucked along Hwy 31, this family spot proves that simple sauces, patient simmering, and warm service still win hearts. You smell the garlic and basil before you...

















