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Huntsville law enforcement investigates a White House shooting involving President Trump, while a UPS crash in Madison County and a terrorist threat indictment in Tuscumbia raise local safety concerns. A tornado damages Cullman County, and Harrison Brothers Hardware hosts a historical display for America’s 250th birthday.

Huntsville residents should stay alert for tornado warnings in Madison County and prepare for severe weather through the evening. Law enforcement made a major drug seizure in a multi-state trafficking case, while new laser tech is being used in Morgan County to enhance public safety.

Huntsville mourns the loss of NASCAR driver Kyle Busch after his recent hospitalization and announces a new community health center in Calvary Hill. A Madison County judge dismisses a 2024 teen shooting murder case, while Allegiant Air launches nonstop flights from Huntsville to Gulf Shores.

Huntsville faces severe weather warnings with thunderstorms and flooding risks after a prolonged drought, while a business fire and new summer curfew raise public safety concerns. A nurse’s life-saving CPR during a marathon highlights community readiness, and new summer flights and a statewide reading challenge offer local updates.

Huntsville's primary elections saw former Senator Roy Tuberville and businessman David Jones advance in the governor’s race, while GOP Congressman Mo Brooks lost to Lomax in the state House. A missing boater was found in Lake Guntersville, and Huntsville City Schools approved land purchase in Hampton Cove for a new school.

Huntsville voters head to the polls today in the 2026 Primary Elections with key reminders about early voting and ID requirements. A Mae C. Jemison High School student was arrested after a gun was found in their car, and search crews continue looking for a missing boater in Lake Guntersville.

Huntsville officials are investigating a boating incident that led to a man's death in Guntersville Lake and are reminding boaters to check weather and wear life jackets. Public health authorities are warning about salmonella outbreaks linked to contaminated food ingredients and advising residents to check recalls and practice food safety.

Huntsville officials are investigating the death of inmate Randall Hank Bolix at Morgan County Jail and advancing plans to revitalize downtown through a tax increment financing district. The city also renamed Cleveland Avenue and a dog park after local music legend Microwave Dave, while a church offers free gas to struggling families and a mom advocates for cystic fibrosis awareness.

Huntsville police are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in Owens Cross Roads after a vehicle crashed into a pond, while a 20-year-old accused of killing a woman last month was granted bond. City officials also announced a $1.7 million grant for a new fire station and approved renovations for the Richard Showers Center.

Huntsville officials address recent arrests of school staff by Madison Police and Madison City Schools, while ALDOT warns of lane closures on I-59 southbound between Collinsville and Reece City. Huntsville City Schools break ground on a new middle school, and an Orion Amphitheater worker honors his late son by giving away safety pins at concerts.