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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...

Ivey deploys first responders, Guard to aid Hurricanes Helene, Milton relief efforts

MONTGOMERY – A 57-person Type III Urban Search and Rescue Task Force has been deployed to Florida as the state recovers from Hurricanes Milton...

Huntsville 9/11 ceremony ‘stark reminder of ultimate sacrifice’

HUNTSVILLE ---- In honor of those killed during the 9/11 terror attacks, local first responders are holding a ceremony to remember the victims who...

‘Honored to recognize the ultimate sacrifice’: Madison hosting annual 9/11 ceremony

MADISON -- In honor of one of America's most solemn of occasions, the City of Madison will be hosting its annual 9-11 ceremony paying...