Huntsville & Madison County - WHNT

Congressman Brooks Blows Out Griffith In GOP Primary

Nick Banaszak — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:35:00 CDT

Freshman Lawmaker Takes Whopping Forty Point Margin Of Victory Despite Being Outspent 3-1

The Fifth Congressional District GOP primary turned into a rout Tuesday night, with Congressman Mo Brooks taking a forty point margin of victory over challenger Parker Griffith.

Dale Strong Claims Victory In Race For Madison County Chairman

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:39:00 CDT

Dale Strong has claimed victory in the race for Madison County Chairman.

Update: Power Restored Near Mountain Gap Road in SE Huntsville

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:10:00 CDT

Huntsville Utilities has been restored in the Mountain Gap area. It was out before 1 p.m. for a short time due to a vehicle hitting a power pole.

Vote Today: Polls Open In Alabama Until 7pm

Claire Aiello — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:37:00 CDT

Exercise your right to vote today. Polls are open until 7 p.m. Make sure you bring your photo ID.

Judge Delays Amy Bishop's Trial

WHNT News 19 Staff Reports — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:34:00 CDT

Trial was scheduled to start March 19, one week from today

A Madison County judge has delayed Amy Bishop's capital murder trial. It was scheduled to start one week from today.

All Clear At Huntsville's Federal Courthouse Following Bomb Threat

Claire Aiello — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:18:00 CDT

The federal courthouse in Huntsville is open again, following a bomb threat earlier Monday.

Karen Santorum Campaigns For Husband In Tennessee Valley

Daniela Perallon — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 22:31:00 CDT

As Tennessee Valley voters prepare to head to the polls, the wives of GOP primary candidates are campaigning across the state.

Huntsville Teen Shot During Restaurant Robbery

Tim Kelly — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 23:05:00 CST

Gunman still at large; Teen expected to make full recovery

A Huntsville teenager is recovering at Huntsville Hospital following a shooting at Best Wings Restaurant on Meridian Street Saturday night.

Family Displaced After Duplex Fire

Tim Kelly — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 23:00:00 CST

The family was not at home at the time of the fire

A Huntsville family is looking for a place to stay following a duplex fire Saturday afternoon.

Hazel Green Family Collects Supplies For Tornado Victims

Daniela Perallon — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:52:00 CST

When Mark Hooper and his wife realized FEMA wasn't going to aid in tornado relief, they created Free Disaster Relief, to help families in need.