Madison News

Just a couple of miles off the bustling I-565 interchange between I-65 and Huntsville, Alabama sits a reminder of simpler times.

There's something about that price-point when eating out. At that level, we diners expect more-happening flavors, better-quality ingredients and more oomph overall than dishes in the $5 or so zone.

Each week we bring you a quick roundup of the latest buzz in Huntsville. Got a recommendation? Email it to avollers@al.com. Concerts in the Park are back! The Arts Council of Huntsville just released the lineup for this year's Monday night Concerts in the Park which begin June 3. The outdoor concerts are held in Big Spring Park, every Monday night ... (more)

Federal agents along with members of the Madison and Morgan County drug task force arrested 20 people in a drug-trafficking conspiracy operation out of Huntsville.

Hammad Memon was 14 when he was charged with killing a classmate at Discovery Middle School in Madison on Feb.

MADISON, Alabama - The debate over whether to raise taxes seems to mirror the city's attempt to ban smoking indoors six years ago.

Madison, Alabama -- James Clemens High School was briefly put on lockdown this afternoon after a bomb threat was received at the school.

A permit sign attached to trees in foreground with Gurley Mountain rising in the background marks the proposed site for the quarry.

MADISON, Alabama -- Madison police say they have found a man accused of burglary and theft.

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Madison Academy held their 2013 commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon, May 19, at Mayfair Church of Christ with 60 graduates receiving their diplomas.

Alleyne, Jessica and Darren Alleyne of Madison named their son, born April 15 at Huntsville Hospital, Tristan Alleyne.

Athens-based LawLers Barbecue was judged best sauce in North Alabama. Above, a new LawLers location in Madison Corners on U.S. Highway 72 at Balch Road.

MADISON, Alabama -- It was Winston Churchill who said, "All men make mistakes, but only wise men learn from their mistakes." A year ago, I convincingly proved that, no, I am not smarter than a fifth grader.

The first monthly meeting of the Huntsville Tea Party for 2013 hosted a standing room only crowd.

Samantha Menikheim, 5, of Madison, weighs her sweet potatoes at Asbury United Methodist Church May 19, 2012 in Madison, Ala.

MADISON, Alabama - A nearly $595,000 investment in new radio equipment looks to give Madison police and fire departments more reliable and broader service while also reducing the amount of gear officers must carry.

Damon Eubanks, owner of Wish You Were Beer, will open his new craft-only beer store in Madison on June 15.

The Madison City Council will give residents a chance to chime in on the issue during a Town Hall meeting May 21, at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall.

Bandito Burrito will still be pouring margaritas and serving up sizzling fajitas to downtown customers after agreeing to pay its $35,755 tax debt.

DHS Systems, which has a manufacturing facility in Tanner, showcases its Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelters in a field in Madison.