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I-65N at Lacon to close Tuesday night, June 2, for bridge repair

ALDOT will close I-65 northbound at Exit 318 at Lacon in Morgan County for one night next week to repair the deck of the northbound bridge over the CSX railroad. Weather permitting, ALDOT plans to close the northbound roadway about 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, and detour all northbound traffic to U.S. Highway 31. The closur
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New photo trail allows nature lovers to capture scenic spots in north Alabama

Nature lovers hoping to capture photos of the most scenic locations around Lake Guntersville will have that opportunity with the launch of a new photo trail next week. The new trail initiative by Marshall County Tourism & Sports will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting Thursday at 2 p.m. at Cathedral Caverns State Park
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Huntsville library leaders say flagship location needs major repairs

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Leaders of the Huntsville-Madison County Library say their flagship location downtown is in desperate need of repairs, with costs ranging from $20 million to $70 million. The library’s executive director and a city council member discussed the issue after a conversation at a city council meeti
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What you need to know about the 2026 Census Test

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — If you live in Huntsville, do not be surprised if a census worker shows up at your door in the coming weeks. The U.S. Census Bureau is conducting its 2026 Census Test, a trial run ahead of the 2030 Decennial Census, and Huntsville is one of only two cities in the country selected to participate. More
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$2.6 million in funding secured for Huntsville hospital, Rep. Dale Strong says

U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, R-Monrovia, announced this week that almost $2.6 million in federal funding has been secured for Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children. The funding is through the FY26 Homeland Appropriations Bill to provide backup generators for the hospital. The project will strengthen emergency preparedness
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Madison puts neglected properties on notice as revitalization push begins

MADISON, Ala. — Five long-vacant buildings near the Wall-Triana Highway exit off Interstate 565 have been reduced to rubble, marking the start of what city officials say will be a sweeping revitalization effort along one of Madison's most-traveled corridors. The demolitions are part of a broader push by the...
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I-565 littered with water bottles after truck spill near Wall Triana exit

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Bottleneck traffic took on a whole new meaning Friday. Drivers found themselves in a slippery situation after cases of water bottles fell off a truck. This is on I-565 west, just past the Wall Triana exit. It’s unclear how many bottles of water were spilled, but...
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Teen takeover trend raises concerns among local advocates

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A social media trend involving teen takeovers is raising concerns among local anti-violence advocates who say the gatherings are causing problems across the country. Footage compiled by NBC News shows teens fighting, being tackled by police and doing burnouts in busy intersections during these
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River City Pride Weekend returns to Decatur with parade, festival and community events

DECATUR, Ala. — A weekend of celebration, community events and connection is coming to Downtown Decatur and Ingalls Harbor as River City Pride Weekend returns June 5 through June 7. The Southeastern Diversity Project is hosting the three day event, which features a parade, festival, 5K and community gathering...
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America 250 Committee to announce details of Huntsville’s July 4th celebration

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The City of Huntsville will be announcing its plans for America’s 250th July 4th celebration on Monday. The Huntsville Salutes America’s 250th Committee and the city will hold a news conference on Monday, June 1, to unveil plans for the 2026 July 4th Celebration.

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