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Strong to chair Homeland Security critical emergency response subcommittee

WASHINGTON — With his decades-long legacy of serving as a first responder in Madison County, Rep. Dale Strong's latest appointment is a natural fit. The...

Huntsville man killed in single-car wreck in Bibb County

CENTREVILLE -- A Huntsville man was one of two people killed Tuesday in a single-car wreck in Bibb County, according to state troopers. Jedarius K....

At promotion ceremony, Huntsville Fire & Rescue recognizes courageous and lifesaving actions

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Fire & Rescue celebrated the achievements of veteran firefighters as well as heroic actions by firefighters both in the line of...

HEMSI Academy program celebrates new class of graduates

HUNTSVILLE – Recognized as an asset to the "overall health and well-being of our community,” 13 emergency medical technicians graduated Thursday from HEMSI's EMS...

First responders urged to sign up for 2025 World Police & Fire Games

HUNTSVILLE -- North Alabama leaders are reminding local first responders to register for the 2025 World Police & Fire Games. The competition is set for...

1 dead, 3 wounded in shooting at Huntsville sports bar; off-duty HPD officer involved

HUNTSVILLE -- A shooting at a Huntsville sports bar left one man dead and three others wounded Saturday night. On Sunday, a 23-year-old died as...

Athens woman dies in motorcycle crash

DECATUR – An Athens woman was killed Saturday night in a motorcycle crash, Decatur police reported. Police said Janet Gay Smith, 72, of Athens was...

‘Place to put into action what has been learned in the classroom’: Huntsville’s Public Safety Training Academy opens

HUNTSVILLE -- Huntsville first responders now have the opportunity to train in a cutting-edge facility to better prepare them for scenarios they may encounter...

Ribbon-cutting planned for Huntsville training facility for first responders

HUNTSVILLE -- Mayor Tommy Battle is excited about a "state of the art" public safety training academy designed exclusively for first responders. The 58,000-square-foot facility...

Safe Haven Baby Box installed at Athens-Limestone Hospital

ATHENS -- With the goal of increasing protection and security for newborns, Athens Limestone Hospital has installed a Safe Haven Baby Box. The installation makes...