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Huntsville residents are facing a major legal battle as the family of a man killed by former officer William Darby seeks to dismiss his appeal, while Morgan County deals with a widespread power outage and road closures due to bridge repairs and a major crash on I-565. The city also announced plans for Independence Day celebrations as part of the America 250 Committee's efforts.

Huntsville's Northeast Alabama Community College baseball team won the NJCAA World Series, marking their first national title in two years, while a fire at a Madison County storage facility prompted a massive firefighting response. Public health officials warned about the deadly Benadryl Challenge, urging parents to monitor teens amid reports of hospitalizations and fatalities.

Huntsville officials approve rezoning for a 1,800-home project in north Huntsville while investigating a fatal discovery in Lauderdale County. Residents also voice concerns over speeding in a neighborhood prompting a city traffic meeting.

Huntsville police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured Friday night and reviewing a case involving a 17-year-old injured at Jones Valley Target. The city also faces legal action from the family of a 12-year-old boy injured during a baseball tournament in Albertville, while road resurfacing and library repair concerns dominate local headlines.

Huntsville officials fired a coach at Asbury High School over grooming allegations following a November investigation, while securing $2.6 million for a backup generator at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children. Law enforcement arrested a woman in a vehicle shooting case from April, and a local family seeks support after their son had a stroke requiring treatment in Nashville.

Huntsville residents are urged to support a local family whose 13-year-old son is recovering from a stroke treated at a Nashville hospital, raising concerns about critical care access. Meanwhile, a man in Limestone County faces charges after a shooting, and a deadly I-65 crash in Cullman County claimed two lives, highlighting ongoing public safety issues.

Huntsville city council approved the demolition of the Madison Inn following a fire that displaced residents, while also advancing a new short-term rental ordinance. Two families filed wrongful death lawsuits after the Moulton crash, as the city faces ongoing legal and community challenges.

Huntsville faces ongoing flood risks due to heavy rain and scattered showers, while families seek justice after the Moulton crash and emergency crews tackle a donut shop fire in Decatur. The city also welcomes Nordstrom Rack's second Alabama location and faces a legal block on Alabama's congressional map redrawing.

Huntsville officials warn of ongoing flooding and road closures due to heavy rain, while a fatal crash and hit-and-run incident highlight local traffic dangers. Attorneys seek to shut down the 708 Bar & Grille over safety concerns, and experts raise alarms about PFAS contamination in North Alabama water.

Huntsville residents should prepare for rain and potential storms as Memorial Day approaches, following a confirmed EF-1 tornado in Holly Pond and Baileyton. Senior residents at Star Pointe Senior Living are also dealing with delayed mail, prompting a local response to improve communication.