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Athens-Limestone Hospital EMS dispatch relocated to Athens-Limestone 911 Center

Bud McLaughlin - July 11, 2025

ATHENS – In a major step to enhance public safety in Limestone County, Athens-Limestone Hospital has relocated its EMS dispatch operations to the Athens-Limestone...

‘Y’all, pray for Texas’: Ivey deploys search and rescue team to Lone Star State

Bud McLaughlin - July 10, 2025

MONTGOMERY – With the deadly flooding in Texas and its direct impact on two Alabama families on her mind, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today...

First responders step up to the plate for charity with annual softball tournament

Justin Travis - July 10, 2025

ATHENS – They'll be swapping their guns and hoses for bats and balls next month - and it's all for a good cause. The annual...

Strength, skill and service: HPD officers competing in World Police & Fire Games

Staff reports - June 30, 2025

BIRMINGHAM -- More than 8,500 first responders, including 15 Huntsville police officers, are set to compete this week in the 2025 World Police &...

Huntsville police investigator honored with life-saving medal for heroic rescue

Bud McLaughlin - June 27, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- It was a scene out of a movie: A car was wrapped in flames and there was a person inside. That's what Huntsville...

Vacationing Muscle Shoals firefighters rescue couple in Gulf

Bud McLaughlin - June 25, 2025

MUSCLE SHOALS -- "Heroes are never off duty." A trio of Muscle Shoals firefighters exemplified that saying with a daring water rescue while vacationing at...

Huntsville City FC bring Friday night lights, first responders to ‘The Joe’

Bud McLaughlin - June 19, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- They'll be playing football Friday night under the lights at Joe Davis Stadium. However, this isn't the American version of football. Huntsville City FC...

Sparking an interest: Huntsville Fire & Rescue hosting recruiting meet-and-greets

City of Huntsville - May 29, 2025

HUNTSVILLE -- Thinking about applying to Huntsville Fire & Rescue or eager to learn more about the job? Make plans to join HFR at...

Sound the alarm: Huntsville Fire & Rescue opens applications for firefighters

City of Huntsville - May 20, 2025

HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville Fire & Rescue is sounding the alarm for future firefighters to join the department and make a difference protecting lives and...

Civilians cited as heroes; man charged with murder in fiery crash that killed Priceville teen

Bud McLaughlin - May 20, 2025

DECATUR - A teenage girl was killed in a fiery car wreck Saturday night and the driver of the other vehicle was charged with...

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