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Eight years after Toffee, a tiny deaf and partially blind puppy, fell nearly 50 feet from a narrow crevice in a Huntsville backyard, she now thrives as a local celebrity who hikes and swims.

Richard Breitbach — the veteran who rescued her — said she inspired a popular children's book.

Huntsville Animal Services hit Level 4 capacity on Thursday as its dog and cat kennels overflow, prompting an urgent call for local help to ease the strain.

The popular Huntsville restaurant The Curry is closing after four years of service.

No details have been provided regarding the closure date or what the space will become.

Miller’s Tavern on Washington Street reopened Friday at 7 p.m. after overnight repairs fixed its damaged storefront caused by a suspected drunk driver.

Scottsboro High School’s first Black valedictorian, Lela Moser, recently moved into her Auburn dorm as a Ginn Scholar and shared practical advice on balancing academics, track, and life with fellow students.

Her journey highlights the power of self-discipline amid challenges like isolation and financial hardship.

UAH's new College of Nursing dean, Dr. Hyochol Brian Ahn, plans to launch a CRNA program (one of few in the country) with Huntsville Hospital and develop a brain stimulation lab for treating dementia.

He also aims to build a nursing engineering program that fuses healthcare with engineering advances.

Yorktown Systems Group has been awarded a $51.5 million five-year contract to provide warfighter training support for the Air Force Academy + the work at the academy is set to finish by Aug.

2, 2031.

Food safety inspectors rated several local restaurants below 85 last week, noting live roaches (found at a Highway 31 location) and improper food temperatures at eateries such as Hardee’s in Hartselle and Señor Tequila, with some establishments later correcting issues.

Huntsville Hospital was named one of the nation’s Best Regional Hospitals for 2026–2027 for its quality care, reflecting the facility’s commitment to excellence.

The recognition highlights its role in delivering top patient service.

Gurley is planning a 250-home subdivision behind Madison County Elementary School that could nearly double its homes; town officials are investing $16M in water, sewer & safety improvements on US 72, with phase one construction set to begin in October or November.