Research shows why Madison county is the third most visited county in Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Last year was a great year for Huntsville and Madison county, especially when it comes to tourism. “We’re real excited to learn our numbers for this year,” said Judy Ryals with the...
View ArticleHEMSI warns bystanders of what to watch out for at crime scene
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Law enforcement around the country claim crime rates go up with the temperature in the summer. With that in mind, Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, or HEMSI, responds to many of...
View ArticleTaking Action: Veterinarian warns of rapid spread of dog flu
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- You may never think about your dog catching the flu, but the virus is real. Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Arkansas, the Carolina's and other states are all experiencing...
View ArticleUAH campus grows as the student population continues to climb
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The University of Alabama at Huntsville is growing and doing so quickly. In 2016, UAH had its largest population ever at 8,500 students. With the growth, there's a big push to get...
View ArticleHEMSI receives national award dedicated to fast, efficient service
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Huntsville Emergency Medical Services Incorporated is a cut above other first responders across the country and has the award to prove it. Thursday morning, HEMSI received the...
View ArticleMadison City Schools launches pilot summer feeding program
MADISON, Ala. - The Madison City School System is launching a new program, the first of its kind for the district during summer months. "A Place at the Table" is a partnership between the school...
View ArticleAlabama Legal Food Frenzy helps replenish Food Bank of North Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Summer can be a time of struggle for the Food Bank of north Alabama. The non-profit is stretched thin helping the many kids who are out of school and not getting regular meals....
View ArticleHuntsville Police: “If you see something, say something” about local...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — On Thursday, the Huntsville community was put on high alert after the FBI and local authorities announced a terrorism investigation. Twenty-two-year-old Aziz Sayyed is behind bars...
View ArticleHEMSI’s Role in the Redstone Arsenal Possible Active Shooter Incident
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - A possible active shooter situation on Redstone Arsenal Tuesday put the entire state on high alert. Multiple agencies responded; unsure exactly what their workers would discover on...
View ArticleHEMSI seeing more emergency calls, needing to add more resources
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - In a recent meeting, Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, Inc., or HEMSI, met with elected officials to update them on what's happening within the organization. One of the big...
View ArticleHuntsville Fire and Rescue warns of boating dangers ahead of Independence Day
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - If your Fourth of July plans include a boat, you need to know some things before you hit the water. "The biggest thing is common sense," said Captain Frank McKenzie with Huntsville...
View Article11,000 pounds of pet food collected for families in need
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Wednesday morning, one company's month-long effort to help the Greater Huntsville Humane Society had a record-breaking finish. For the past few years, Bancorp South has collected...
View ArticleTick-borne illnesses are on the rise in Alabama
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. — While you’re outside during the hot, summer months, you may want to take extra precautions to guard against ticks this year. Dr. Scott Harris with the Alabama Department of...
View ArticleAlabama native named acting State Health Officer
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. — Alabama State Health Officer, Dr. Tim Miller is retiring this fall. Dr. Scott Harris of Decatur will be stepping in to take Miller’s place. Harris currently serves as the...
View ArticleHuntsville emergency responders participate in preparedness drill
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- This morning, Huntsville Police, HEMSI and Huntsville Fire and Rescue were all working a scene together, or so it seemed. Turns out it was just practice. During an emergency...
View ArticleHuntsville Police preparing new school resource officers across southeast
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- We're less than three weeks from the first day of school for Huntsville City students. Everyone's getting ready to get back into the swing of things, including student resource...
View ArticleGoogle Fiber provides computer lab, gig-service for Harris Home for Children
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Only being in Huntsville for a short time, Google Fiber is reaching out to homeowners, businesses and non-profits in the city. On Friday, the Harris Home for Children celebrated...
View ArticleMadison County Deputy Coroner: One drug-related death every five days
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. - Deputy Coroner Tyler Berryhill says he doesn't see drug-related deaths decreasing any time soon. In a recent meeting with Madison County first responders, the public health...
View ArticleDoctors warn parents of extreme heat threats to children
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - North Alabama is experiencing some scorching temperatures today and there are more coming this weekend. Hot or not, kids will be outside playing. So, what do parents need to know to...
View ArticleHEMSI responds to more heat-related emergency calls in recent weeks
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. -- Following a week of hot days and heat advisories, Huntsville Emergency Medical Services Inc. is staying busy. "Especially this last week/week and a half it has been extremely...
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