Retired Madison County Sheriff’s K9 Zuka dies after 8 years of service
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Retired Madison County Sheriff's Office K9 Zuka has died, two years after his last day on the job, the department announced. Zuka served from 2015 to 2023, working initially with Deputy Matt Lane before continuing his career with Deputy Courtney Region. The dog participated in narcotics...
Rep. Strong says “Space Command is coming” to Huntsville
U.S. Space Command is coming to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, Rep. Dale Strong said Wednesday. Why it matters: Space Command, one of the Department of Defense's unified combatant commands and currently headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, would bring jobs and investment to Huntsville and, Strong...
Tenants at Bonnie Doone apartments ask mayor, City of Athens for help with AC...
Justin Malone has lived in the Bonnie Doone apartment complex for 10 years and said that the air conditioning unit in his apartment and the other apartments have been nearly inoperable.
‘Key suspect’ in realtor’s kidnapping on way to Huntsville, officials at Tenn. jail say
One of the key suspects accused of kidnapping Huntsville realtor Ronald Dumas Jr. has made bond, jail records show.
Sheriff vows justice after alleged crime against Hazel Green child
HAZEL GREEN, Ala. — A 25-year-old man was arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a juvenile after posing as a pest control salesperson to gain entry to a Hazel Green residence, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Office. Randy Almanzar was charged with Sexual Abuse in the First Degree...
Two Winston County men arrested, jailed on drug charges
Two men from Winston County have been arrested and booked into jail on drug charges.
WATCH: Nerdy Huntsville hidden gems, according to our viewers
At the Hville Blast office in Lowe Mill, we have a dedicated board featuring places to eat, visit or hidden gems around the Huntsville area. This time around, we’re trying out your recommendations for nerdy shops. Want to check out our other hidden gems we found?. Watch to see...
Athens Main Street sets new crowd record for Fridays After Five
This last Friday, July 25, a record-breaking crowd gathered in Downtown Athens for a wildly successful finale of “Fridays After Five.” Keep reading to see what the hype is all about (plus the crowd estimation) for this community-favorite monthly live music installment. Velcro Pygmies, local businesses + more.
Defendant in Hartselle capital murder told police victim cast spells on him
A preliminary hearing Monday revealed a disturbing mix of witchcraft, religion and violence as a Hartselle police sergeant recounted a capital murder defendant’s confession and motive for killing his former employer. Wyatt Braxton Young, 25, was arrested and charged with capital murder on July 3 after police said he...
Blue alert system strives to protect public and aid in capturing suspects
MADISON, Ala. — When an officer is attacked in the line of duty — and the suspect is still out there — every second matters. The Blue Alert system was created to get critical information out fast and bring the public in to help. "There's a silver...
