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MADISON, Alabama - Many families affected by last week's tornadoes and storms have been displaced - some staying with families, in motels or shelters. Many children have lost their cherished toys and belongings.A group at Asbury United Methodist Church in...

A curfew established to prevent looting in areas affected by the April 28 tornado in Limestone County has been lifted, according to Sheriff Mike Blakely.

The dispute relates to the 9020 Bailey Cove Road location, where Star Market has a store. Star contends it renewed its lease for five years with a letter sent in September 2012 to the Hayses.

And while county officials were pleased by the early participation, they added that there remains great need for specific items. These include clothing and undergarments for children, diapers, pet food, toiletries, plastic storage bins, non-perishable food and drinks.

'I closed my eyes and started praying' says woman whose home was in the direct path of one of the April 28, 2014, tornadoes through Lincoln County, Tenn.

Supplies for families in need, USDA officials with information on repair and re-build loans and Better Business Bureau experts will be in Lincoln County, Tenn.

A Huntsville pastor has called for a boycott of convenience stores selling drug paraphernalia. What do you think? Take our poll and let us know.

Elisa Ferrell, president of the council, and her executive board have sent a letter to U.S. District Judge Madeline Hughes Haikala expressing support for Superintendent Casey Wardynski and the school board.

The counties included in the disaster declaration are Baldwin, Jefferson, Lee, and Limestone

The McCains are members of the Normal Legacy Society, a philanthropic group whose members have each constributed more than $100,000 to the school.