Only on 19: Son of Ronald Dumas Jr. gets special birthday surprise
For the past 6 months, when you’ve heard the name “Dumas," it’s been about the abducted Huntsville realtor who is still missing, but Wednesday night, it was all about his son, Kai, who turned 13 years.
Bass Fishing Group Accused of Issuing Bad Checks to Tournament Winners, Facing Legal Action
ATHENS, Ala. — An Athens-based fishing organization is under fire after multiple tournament participants claim they were handed bad checks as prize money — and still haven’t been paid weeks later. American Bass Anglers (ABA), which hosts bass fishing tournaments nationwide, has been named in two legal...
Fyffe man convicted on child exploitation charges
The Marshall County District Attorney's Office says a man was convicted of two child exploitation charges.
Barbecue eatery joins Redstone dining options
Big John’s BBQ has opened in the building next to Exchange and Commissary that has been vacant since a fast-food restaurant closed there in 2021. “What an addition to Redstone Arsenal,” Garrison Commander Col. Erin Eike said at a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 4. “I just want to say thank you so much for stepping...
Plans for ‘Hilton’ hotel near Huntsville’s Joe Davis Stadium moving forward
The Huntsville City Council will vote on amending and restating its agreement with a Wisconsin company to build a hotel adjacent to Joe Davis Stadium. The plan calls for building a dual-brand Hilton hotel or its equivalent similar to those found in Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte or Greenville, South Carolina,...
How to treat yourself to $100 at a local restaurant this June
If you’ve followed Hville Blast for long enough, you know that we love covering new restaurants and exploring Huntsville’s food scene. But did you know that you could easily win a gift card to your favorite local spot just by signing up for our newsletter? The bonus? You get Huntsville insider tips right in your inbox!
Madison County sheriff’s sergeant caught in standoff with feisty goose
MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA, Ala. — A routine visit to Next Step Farms took an unexpected turn when a local sheriff's sergeant found himself face-to-face with a goose ready to defend its territory. According to a Facebook post, witnesses say the goose wasted no time, charging at Moseley with confidence...
Months-long investigation leads to arrest of Decatur man on drug charges
The Decatur Police Department's Vice/Narcotics Unit launched an investigation into reported drug activity in Southwest Decatur earlier this year. Kenrick Milam, 45, of Decatur, emerged as the primary suspect. On June 5, investigators obtained felony warrants for Milam for distribution of a controlled substance. A...
One person arrested following drug bust in Alabama
ALABAMA — A 20-year-old man from Tennessee was arrested Tuesday night in Priceville on multiple warrants and drug-related charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 65. According to the Priceville Police Department, an officer pulled over Trevor Allen Armstrong, of Columbia, Tennessee, just before 10:45 p.m....
An Inmate at Limestone Correctional Facility Passes Away After Altercation With Another Inmate
Limestone Correctional Facility is a north Alabama prison in Limestone County. (Joe Songer | [email protected]). al.com. Following an altercation with another inmate on Friday, an inmate at Limestone Correctional Facility passed away. Montavius Banks and Justin Orlando Lewis, who were both serving 20-year terms for...