Morgan, Limestone & Lawrence Counties - WHNT

Moulton Man Dies In Fire, Wife Injured

WHNT News 19 Staff Reports — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:50:00 CDT

A fire in Moulton cost an elderly man his life and sent his wife to the hospital. It happened early Tuesday morning on County Road 238.

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.

Decatur Utilities Keeping Close Eye on Collapsed Sewer Line

Beth Jett — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:36:00 CDT

800-foot Portion Collapsed, Causing Sinkhole

With rain forecast for each day this week, utility workers in Decatur are watching a big trouble spot in the northwest part of the city very closely.

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.

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.

Teenager Recovering Following Late-Night Wreck

Tim Kelly — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 21:37:00 CST

Car struck a utility pole and flipped several times

17-year-old Michael Romans is recovering at Huntsville Hospital following a single-car wreck in Lawrence County Friday night.

Governor Bentley Details Pension Reform Proposals

News release from Governor Bentley's Press Office — Wed, 7 Mar 2012 11:09:00 CST

Governor Robert Bentleyon Wednesday detailed pension reform legislation that will ensure the viability of the state’s retirement system while also saving taxpayers more than five billion dollars over the next 30 years.

Loud Booms Caused by TVA Line Repairs

Jerry Hayes — Wed, 7 Mar 2012 07:40:00 CST

Numerous people reported hearing loud booms across Limestone County on Tuesday. The Tennessee Valley Authority says it was caused by repairs to a line.

Family of 6 Without a Home after Overnight House Fire in Morgan County

Brooke Diehl & Ty Watwood — Wed, 7 Mar 2012 06:59:00 CST

Authorities: Dogs May Have Saved Lives

Crews from several fire departments worked for hours overnight Wednesday to put out a house fire in the Oak Ridge community of Morgan County.

Tornado Masters Update: What If You Have One Of These Shelters?

Carrie Marchese — Tue, 6 Mar 2012 15:25:00 CST

A restraining order placed against Tornado Masters in Toney has created a firestorm of concern in the Tennessee Valley. With last week's storms and tornado season quickly approaching, many of you have called WHNT News 19 to ask if your storm shelter is safe.