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34th Annual Taste Of Huntsville A Hit
By William T. Martin
HuntsvilleNewswire
The 34th annual Taste of Huntsville proved to be a tasty hit as hundreds crowded the VBC South Hall Thursday evening to sample cuisine from dozens of area eateries.
From the average to the exotic, the event featured foods to satisfy every taste.
Hungry patrons lined up early, filling the South Hall foyer before the doors opened at 5:30 p.m.
The event was sponsored by the Huntsville-Madison County Hospitality Association.
All proceeds go to benefit United Cerebral Palsy of Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley and the Kids To Love Foundation.
Parker Lashes Out At Opponent's Tactics, Misrepresentations
By William T. Martin
HuntsvilleNewswire
*See end of story for link to video of Parker’s comments*
Republican 5th Congressional District candidate Wayne Parker held a press conference Thursday morning in which he lashed out at his opponent and the Democratic party for what Parker called “absolute lies” concerning his positions on several key issues.
Armed Robbery In West Huntsville
Police have just arrived on the scene of an armed robbery in west Huntsville.
According to radio reports around 8:30 p.m., a white male dressed in black and wearing a cloth over his face committed a robbery at the Shell Foodmart at 3315 Governors Drive.
He reportedly fled to the south and a police dog is enroute.
More information as it becomes available.
Railroad Crews Replace Downtown Crossings
By William T. Martin
HuntsvilleNewswire
Crews with Norfolk Southern are spending the day replacing two major rail crossings near downtown.
Pratt Avenue and Meridian Street have been closed since this morning and are scheduled to reopen by 5 p.m.
Detours have been posted in the area.
Huntsville Police Offer Halloween Safety Tips, Will Hand Out Treats
Huntsville Police Chief Henry Reyes has increased Police patrols in neighborhoods for families celebrating Halloween.
HPD officers and volunteers will also be handing out treats at the department’s three precinct offices from 5-7 p.m. Friday.
Huntsville Police recommend that parents go over the following safety tips with their children to assure that everyone has a safe and happy Halloween.
Upcoming events at the Von Braun Center
(Courtesy VBC)
Wed 10/29/2008 NHALL1& CAS Breakfast
Wed 10/29/2008 NHALL3, WHALL Orientation for Elected Officials
Fri 10/31/2008 SMTG1, BALL 1-3 CrisisCon
Sat 11/ 1/2008 WHALL Cotillion Dance Club
Sat 11/ 1/2008 SMTG1, BALL 1-4 CrisisCon
Sat 11/ 1/2008 SHALL2 Dixie Derby Girls
Sat 11/ 1/2008 ARENA Havoc v Columbus
Sat 11/ 1/2008 EHALL1 Madison Athletic Club Benefit
Sat 11/ 1/2008 NHALL Medical Gala
Sun 11/ 2/2008 SMTG1, BALL 1-3 CrisisCon
Sun 11/ 2/2008 NHALL2&3 Tennessee Valley Bridal Fair
Mon 11/ 3/2008 NHALL Christian Women’s Job Corp “Circles” Event
Mon 11/ 3/2008 PLAYH Mayor Elect Battle Inauguration
Police Shut Down Two Huntsville Meth Labs
(From release) On Monday the Madison/Morgan County Drug Task Force (STAC Team) received an anonymous tip that there were meth labs operating at two separate locations in Huntsville.
STAC agents were quickly able to develop enough evidence to get search warrants for both of those locations.
At approximately 5 p.m. the first search warrant was executed at 3118 Drake Avenue.
An inactive meth lab was located and disposed of at that residence.
Redstone Employee Indicted For Sexual Misconduct
Malcolm Refugo Jones, 43, of Madison, Alabama has been indicted by a federal grand jury today for Abusive Sexual Contact and Theft of Public Property while at his job at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama according to U. S. Attorney Alice H. Martin.
According to the indictment, on or about June 13, 2008, Jones engaged in sexual contact by intentionally touching personal areas of an adult female without her permission.
Area Sex Offenders To Be Monitored On Halloween
(From release) The State Probation and Parole Office and the U.S. Probation Office are joining together on Halloween night, October 31, 2008, to conduct surveillance and home inspections of felony sex offenders in Madison and Morgan Counties.
Certain sex offenders under the supervision of the State Probation and Parole Office in Huntsville and the U.S. Probation Office in Huntsville are to be targeted for monitoring and personal contact.
FIre Destroys Garage, Damages Home In North Huntsville
By William T. Martin
HuntsvilleNewswire
*NOTE: Video link at end of story*
Fire crews were on the scene Tuesday morning of a structure fire that destroyed a garage and damaged a home in north Huntsville Tuesday morning.
Firefighters were dispatched to 309 Mountain View Drive around 11:15 a.m. and found the home’s detached garage fully involved, according to HFD Deputy Chief Mac McFarlen.
Crews knocked the fire down within 20 minutes but the garage and two vehicles inside were a total loss.
The house itself appeared to have sustained smoke and water damage.
No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation.
Click here for exclusive fire video:
http://www.huntsvillenewswire.com/videos/fire.wmv
