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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Huntsville's Family Services Center discusses services available for families in need
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – Partnered with United Way of Madison County, the Family Service Center in Huntsville is a place ready to help any family in need. The center knows all too well that in the blink of an eye, your life and the lives of your family and friends can change forever. It requires immense trust to talk to someone about difficult experiences, let alone a complete stranger. Bearing this in mind, Family Services Center considers it a privilege to work with individuals and families and make every effort to begin each therapeutic relationship with a genuine foundation of respect. Their dedicated professional team has over 100 years of experience to draw from, allowing them to help individuals and families navigate through the challenges of life. Morning anchor Ellie Byrd sat down with the Homicide Survivors and Crime Victims Coordinator Joshua Rivera for the Family Service Center. He tells us how impactful the programs they provide to the community are. 'The Homicide Survivors and Crime Victims Program or HSCVP supports families and friends who have been impacted by violent crimes, including homicide, vehicular manslaughter, domestic violence, robbery, burglary, hate crimes, and bullying. HSCVP's mission is to identify victims of crime in need of practical intervention and support following these crimes. We also provide victims' advocacy and assist those victims as they navigate through the criminal justice system,' said Joshua Rivera. They know that grief doesn't just go away with time; it's something you have to work on and work through. Rivera said they are there for you to connect one-on-one with someone to address your needs. There are qualified staff that are available to provide individual and family grief counseling, listen and assist you with specific questions you may have, and provide you with helpful resources and assist you with victim's compensation if available to you. You can find information about the services this program provides and information on the Family Services Center on their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Artemis Virtual Academy student named News 19 Student of the Week
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – For this week's News 19's Student of the Week, morning anchor Ellie Byrd headed over to Blossomwood Elementary to visit Charlotte LaVere. Charlotte is probably one of the sweetest girls you will ever meet! She is in the fourth grade and is ready to move on to the fifth grade before the school year even ends. She attends Artemis Virtual Academy, but we caught up with her at Blossomwood, where she goes for testing and other things. Columbia High Senior named News 19 Student of the Week She has accomplished and overcome so much during her short years in school. Charlotte was bullied at a previous school and found Artemis after doing some research. She told me she has learned so much about herself along the way and about how to help others. 'Having a support system is everything', she said. Charlotte leans on her parents for that support. Charlotte also moved to Artemis to be able to focus on her passions for dance and art. Charlotte has been dancing and tapping ever since she could move her feet, her parents told News 19. She dances competitively and she has won several competitions so far. She is also skilled in art, as well, and has won competitions with her artwork. Most recently, one of Charlotte's paintings won an award and was selected to be displayed at the State Capitol Building by Gov. Kay Ivey herself. Charlotte also just this week presented her artwork to the school board meeting, so, we know we will continue to see her do big things. Charlotte's heart is as big as her love for the arts, so we were so proud to surprise her and have her be nominated for our Student of the Week! Congrats to you, Charlotte! LOOKING FOR THE EXTENDED FORECAST? Click here to learn how to download the Live Alert 19 app If you would like to see your student nominated for Student of the Week or if you know any outstanding kiddos from across the Tennessee Valley, let us know. You can reach us by email at studentoftheweek@ and turn in to Channel 19 every Thursday at 6 a.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to see who was chosen! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Columbia High Senior named News 19 Student of the Week
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — For this week's News 19 Student of the Week, our Ellie Byrd headed over to Columbia High School to visit Senior Karen Earle! Have you ever heard the saying, 'I don't know how she does it all.'? Mill Creek Elementary second grader named News 19 Student of the Week Well, that certainly comes to mind when you think of Karen. She has been able to accomplish so much in her lifetime, from being an honor student to graduating from Calhoun Community College at the same time she graduates high school. If that didn't seem hard enough, she has held a job at Walmart for almost 3 years now as well. 'She really is so deserving, you won girl. I mean for as hard as she works and the time she puts in for her future, I couldn't think of anyone better to be nominated for this,' said one of her best friends. Not everyone is blessed to have a support system like Karen, but with her heart and drive, sometimes people feel drawn to her! Karen hopes to become a Mechanical Engineer one day, and she wants to travel and explore the world to broaden her knowledge even more. While Karen is super special to her teachers and students at the school, she is also pretty special to us here at News 19! Her sister, Karrington Earle produces our 4 o'clock newscast. She is a good big sister and role model because both of them are outstanding a few short weeks, Karen will walk through the halls of Columbia High one last time, but we know the legacy she leaves behind will remain. If you would like to nominate a student of the week email us at studentoftheweek@ and tune in every Thursday at 6 am, 6 pm and 10 pm to see who made the grade! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- General
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Enable Madison County prepares for largest fundraiser of the year
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – A local nonprofit agency is hosting its biggest fundraiser of the year to raise money for people in need in the Madison County area. Since 1979, Enable Madison County has provided services to individuals ages 60 and older, as well as the home, wheelchair and bed-bound of all ages. The agency hopes to enable the aging and homebound to live at home or wherever independently, safely and, most importantly, with dignity. Local nonprofit providing primary healthcare to children in Madison County News 19's Ellie Byrd sat down with Victoria Willmon, a member of the Board of Directors for Enable Madison County. She also serves as the A Night For Enable committee chair. She said Enable means the world to so many people and families across the area. 'Our Aging in Place program is designed to enable the aging and homebound to remain in their homes by providing volunteer services that specifically address their special physical and emotional needs,' said Willmon. Willmon is working on this year's 'A Night for Enable' fundraiser, which is the organization's largest fundraiser, bringing in all the funds needed to care for and provide for the people in need. She told News 19 that this year's celebration will be held at Stovehouse Event Center on April 10. Willmon said to come out and learn more about the hard work and resources they provide to people in need. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now This year, they are excited to welcome the guest speaker and Master of Ceremony, Major General Vincent 'Vinny' Boles. He will touch on how important your donations are to members of Enable and volunteers. Willmon wants to thank this year's presenting sponsor, NEXUS Energy Center, for providing a large donation toward the event this year. You can still grab tickets to attend, or even become a sponsor, by visiting Enable of Madison County's website for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
