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Huntsville police say shoplifter pushes Wal-Mart employee to get away with DVDs in pants

The loss prevention employee told police she saw a man try to leave the store with two DVD's hidden in his pants shortly after 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. She said she tried to confront him but he pushed her and ran away. She was not injured.

 

Sarah Palin to New Hope High School grads: 'Go forth and conquer'

Palin's speech had a theme of not fearing failure, embracing God and she described her son Trig, who was born with Down syndrome, as "the best thing that ever happened to me" - which was perhaps the night's most touching moment.

 

Friends, family of Huntsville woman who died in motorcycle wreck set up fundraiser for funeral; Here's how to help

Police say Brazier died when she lost control of her motorcycle and hit a barrier on the Golf Road overpass. She was 23 years old.

 

Graduation 2014: Buckhorn High School seniors honored during commencement ceremony

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- The Von Braun Center was full of smiling parents and kids as 322 Buckhorn High School graduates received their diploma Wednesday evening at the 2014 commencement ceremony.  Emma Harchanko and Tessa Hawkins, both members of the top...

 

Jackson County man charged with lighting car on fire with girlfriend inside

Chief Deputy Rocky Harnen told AL.com it started when the suspect, James Ray McElroy, got into an altercation with his girlfriend on County Road 83 in Psigah on May 10. The woman told deputies she decided to drive off, but he poured gasoline on the car as she was getting in and lit it.

 

Report says Texas town wants to take backup NASA Mission Control from Huntsville

Mission Control uses the Huntsville center when it has to evacuate Houston because of hurricane threats

 

Section High School football coach charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving

Alabama State Troopers say they spotted Kirby's vehicle traveling 91 mph in a 55 mph zone on Alabama 71 in the Rosalie community. They pulled him over and say they found an open container of alcohol and illegally possessed alcohol.

 

Got something to say about Jeff Road improvements? Come to public meeting Thursday night in Monrovia

The purpose of this meeting is to give affected residents and motorists a chance to share their views and comments regarding potential benefits and/or impacts of the widening. Preliminary maps will be available for review.

 

Federal regulators say Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant being operated safely, TVA making improvements

Regulators said today TVA has made significant improvements at Browns Ferry, both in terms of improved safety culture and steps taken to address specific issues.

 

Phoenix employee no longer has to walk to work after awarded car from Huntsville-Madison County Transportation Coalition

The Huntsville-Madison County Transportation Coalition granted the gift of transportation to a deserving Phoenix employee Wednesday.

 

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