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Brian Frederick Lucas, 32, is charged in separate incidents of sexual abuse and also faces one count of attempted sodomy. The incidents involve a former relative and a family baby-sitter, according to police.

The installing of a new sewer main will cause a road closure for the city of Athens.

A measure passed by a U.S. Senate subcommittee could mean additional funding for programs based at Redstone Arsenal, including the expansion of the FBI's Hazardous Devices Training Center.

The Senate language reflects an ongoing behind-the-scenes battle over SLS in Washington

MedFlight responded to a plant in Decatur Wednesday morning for a burn incident.

Griffith says local committee 'safe harbor for racism'

Unless otherwise noted, Huntsville police reported the following incidents Tuesday. In items with incomplete addresses, police withheld the information.

Sen. Paul Sanford, R-Huntsville, has said that members of the Madison County delegation are talking about introducing a bill in the 2015 session to start the process of reverting the position to an appointed one instead of an elected post.

Afternoon highs will be in the upper 80s with light to no wind. The sun will stay out for the most part. Tonight's low will be up to 70 degrees.

Your guide to all the local races in Madison County and surrounding areas.