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2 taken to hospital following shooting on Boxwood Drive
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Huntsville Police Department said two people were injured in a shooting Sunday morning. Around 1 a.m., officers responded to the 4300 block of Boxwood Drive for a possible shooting. When they arrived on the scene, officers found two victims with gunshot wounds. They were transported to the hospital, and the department said they are expected to survive. This case is under active investigation by a member of our Violent Crimes Unit. Stay with News 19 as we update this story with information as it becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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News 19 crews: Heavy HPD presence near UAH early Sunday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — News 19 crews said multiple officers with the Huntsville Police Department were seen near the campus of UAH Sunday morning. Between 3:30-4 a.m., News 19 crews arrived on the scene of a heavy police presence near Holmes Avenue. Crews said there was a car in a ditch outside of the National Weather Service building on Sparkman Drive with its doors open. News 19 crews also said Huntsville Police Officers had guns drawn, as well as a drone in the air. After our crews arrived on the scene, HPD detectives arrived. On the scene, HPD told News 19 the incident was an 'active investigation.' There is no official word on what the heavy police presence was for or if anyone was placed in custody. News 19 has reached out to HPD to learn more about this incident and will update you on air and online as information is provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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A&M students express concerns about housing on the Hill
NORMAL, Ala. (WHNT) — Alabama A&M University continues to grow, welcoming its largest-ever freshman class in both 2023 and 2024, but with growth comes challenges. The university has faced complaints from students and their families in recent years over student housing conditions. Now, A&M has to house more students than ever. Decatur Morgan Hospital achieves CLABSI infection rate of zero 'Sometimes the people who are in power in these situations don't fully understand the effects of what they're doing, especially when they don't fully consider the voices of the people that are under them,' said Alabama A&M student Georghetta Conaway. Conaway, a senior at A&M, has lived in university housing during her time on the Hill, but she said she needs to know if the school will still have a room for her next semester. She said she reached out to News 19 because she and other students have asked for information about where they will be able to live in August, and the university has been slow to provide it. 'My peers have said they've called the housing office and emailed and all those kinds of things, but nobody's really answering the phones for them,' Conaway said. According to a housing update sent to Conaway late Thursday, A&M confirmed it will prioritize on-campus housing for freshman students. When those campus rooms are full, upperclassmen will be directed to off-campus apartments leased by the university, which A&M said will be the available housing for more than 55% of their students. Body found on Whitesburg Bridge, death ruled as homicide Conaway is still not clear if students who use financial aid to help pay for housing will still be able to do that, or if they will face bigger out-of-pocket costs. 'They try to provide scholarships for people who may not look the best on paper, but they are trying to give our community, you know, everyone a chance at education,' Conaway said. 'I admire that and I appreciate that. I think of that when I think of this situation, but it also makes me upset because it feels like they're not planning properly to make sure they can accommodate all the people that they are letting into the school.' Conaway said she has felt discouraged from reaching out to A&M administration. She said she and her fellow students have questions and concerns that she hopes leadership will hear and provide timely responses moving forward. 'It also just feels like the money is not going to places where it would be in the best interest of their current students,' Conaway said. 'Because what is a school without students?' Alabama A&M currently has two dorms closed for renovations. Morris and Stephens Halls are scheduled to reopen in Spring 2026. News 19 has reached out to Alabama A&M for comment, but we have not heard back. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Alabama Agriculture and Industries Commissioner running for Lt. Governor
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) — Alabamians will be seeing a few familiar names under Lieutenant Governor on the ballot in 2026. Agriculture and Industries Commissioner Rick Pate confirmed he would be running for Lieutenant Governor at an event in Montgomery on Tuesday. ⭐ News 19 is Your Local Election Headquarters! Click here for more election coverage ⭐ Pate said he wants to reduce government regulations and cut taxes. He also said that he wants to work with the legislature to do meaningful work for the state of Alabama. 'I'm such good friends with so many of the senators,' Pate said. 'I've talked to Garlan this morning, Steve Livingston, different ones. I just think I could do some good there, working with them for the next few years.' Current Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth announced on May 21 that he will not be running for Governor or Lt. Governor in 2026 and will be taking time away to focus on his family and will be transitioning into the private sector. 'Serving as Alabama's Lieutenant Governor has been the honor of my lifetime, and in the year-and-a-half remaining in my term, I will continue working night and day to meet the needs, improve the lives, and protect the conservative values of the Alabama citizens I took an oath to serve,' Ainsworth said in his announcement. Other candidates who have also announced their intention to run for Lieutenant Governor include Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen and Huntsville native Nicole Wadsworth. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Make-A-Wish: Micah's story
MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) – 78 children in North Alabama alone are Wish Kids with Make-A-Wish Alabama. This means 78 children living with critical illnesses are waiting for the organization to make their wildest dreams come true. For 13-year-old Micah, that wish is to go to Washington, D.C. Micah was born with several heart defects caused by something called Heterotaxy. 🌠 Click here to learn more about the 'Wishes Can't Wait' telethon 🌠 'His heart was just failing, and he needed a transplant,' his mom Leah said. The newborn couldn't leave the hospital until he had one. 'He was three months old and a week when [doctors] said that they had found a heart for him and had his surgery,' she said. Leah said that after that, Micah has led a relatively normal life. For the now-teenager, his only reminder of his heart transplant is the scars on his chest. He also has to get routine check-ups a few times a year. 'Labs, and then he does X-ray, echo[cardiogram], an EKG, then he sees the nurse practitioner and doctor pharmacists,' Leah said. Make-A-Wish: MaKya's story Micah said he's pretty used to it. 'I used to be scared of the blood work, but now it's just like, I just get it over with and it's fine,' Micah said. It's easy to tell, Micah is tough. He also finds joy in even the smallest things. 'I did a tennis tournament a week ago, and I got like destroyed!' he laughed. He loves being active. In addition to tennis, he does the Transplant Games of America with his family. He also likes table tennis; however, his favorite hobby stands out. It's much calmer than the rest: he's a history buff, especially U.S. history. 'I think it's really cool,' Micah mom said the past couple of years, the passion has really taken off. 'He would watch a documentary with his dad or talk to one of his grandfathers about different things about history, and then he would start asking questions about it. Then I realized, he knows way more than I do!' Leah said. When they learned they were eligible for Make-A-Wish Alabama, Leah said she wasn't surprised that Micah wanted to take a trip to the nation's Capitol. 'He's a pretty easygoing kid, and he's really thankful for anything all the not 'I want this and I want that,'' Leah said. 'To see him take the lead on this, it's really special.' Now, he's putting the finishing touches on the list of all the things he can't wait to do and see. 'The Declaration of Independence, like, you know, and like a state Capitol, the White House. There's also some really good food options there. I do love food,' he said. Make-A-Wish: Clara's story The donations given to the Wishes Can't Wait telethon stay in North Alabama, helping some of the 78 children waiting right here in our area. If you're interested in helping Make-A-Wish Alabama grant wishes for kids like Micah, click here. Be sure to tune in to News 19's telethon benefiting Make-A-Wish Alabama on June 11! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
