• TVA directors discuss hikes today
Tennessee Valley Authority directors are considering budget proposals that could hike electric rates sharply for millions of consumers across the agency's seven-state region.

• Quick poll shows most senior citizens won't behappy, but will make do
No one is going to happily embrace an increase in the cost of electricity, but it could be viewed as most difficult on residents living on pensions and Social Security.

• Hammett says he set up pay for Schmitz
House speaker says AEA chief asked about job

• Here's your chance to throw first pitch
Stars hope to set world record on Saturday

• Housing's down, not out
Local sales, starts lower than '07, but still much better than nationally

• Pitching to groups of voters
Battle visits GOP club; Spencer at Optimist Park

• 3 women, 1 manrunning to replace James Dawson
For the first time in 20 years, voters in northwest Huntsville will elect a new school board member.

• Madison librarian asks council to OK additional funding
Money would be used for security and new materials

• Pharmacy robbed for fourth time
Man gets awaywith brand-nameOxyContin pills

• Showers' record challenged by Reggie McKenzie
Richard Showers says he is "running on my record" in his quest for a sixth term on the Huntsville City Council.

• 2 Minute Times: Moores Mill open

• 3 tennis players win U.S. meet
City players take honors in Junior Olympic rally

• Athens native Walker setfor 6th telethon appearance
Host Jerry Lewis says singer's 'talent is extraordinary'

• Athens' Walker set for telethon
Host Jerry Lewis says singer's 'talent is extraordinary'

• BunZo's serving up food Cajun style
New seafood place now open on County Line

• Couple celebrates 50 years together
Hundscheids metbecause of anAir Force colonel

• Design pet apparel for stylin' for Fido
New business will also have supplies for dogs and cats

• District 2 opponents disagree on growth
Madison council candidates differ on annexation

• Eagle Scout project is familiar
Groover constructs picnic tables for Kid's Kingdom

• Energy-saving tips from Huntsville Utilities and TVA
Set the thermostat on 68 degrees (or lower) in the winter. Every degree of setback for eight hours a day can reduce heating bills by 1 to 3 percent.

• Huntsville school board District 1 candidates
Pat King

• Jewelry maker loves to make custom designs
Dia Linn, company's name, translates to 'God bless you' in Gaelic

• Land gift to city praised
Enfinger Steele gives 31 undeveloped acres beside Bradford Creek

• Law and order: Teen that hit Arab crowd being held in custody

• Library benefits, inside and out
Gilmore's service project to become Eagle Scout helps keep visitors safe

• Limestone briefs: Storytime sign-up

• Limestone calendar
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• Madison briefs: Let there be lights
Let there be lights

• Madison calendar
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• Madison City Council District 2 candidates
Paul Fontaine

• Madison Spirit in brief
Rotary Clubs seeklocal professionals

• New president says Athens State has 'dragons to slay'
Dr. Robert Glennwants to expandgraduate programs

• Owls and snakes delight gathering
Library sponsors wildlife program for children

• Photographer aims for, gets everyday shots
Sam Fara's work has been displayed all over Huntsville

• Pioneer families of Madison
When I moved to Madison in 1986, my attention was totally dedicated to the International Space Station program. After a few more years, I began dabbling in genealogical research as a hobby and gradually began to focus upon pioneer families of the Madison area. At that time, I had no idea of ever discovering any connection of my own family to Madison's historical period. However, I did discover that the New Hope area was home to one of my Lemley ancestors for a few years in the early 1800s.

• Testimony to continue in death of Rosalie man
SCOTTSBORO - Testimony was to continue today in the trial of Robert Lloyd Whiting, accused in the shotgun slaying of a Rosalie man in 2005.

• The Master's Way church gets Methodist charter
Group started in 2004 meets at Heritage school

• Therapy Link aims to help children
Clinic helps with variety of sensory, motor skill issues

• Mayoral candidates tout service, goals
Better roads, more inclusive government, better planning cited

• Teen may be charged as adult
Police try to figure out why driver rammed crowd

• Schmitz fraud trial under way
Former Sparkman teacher faces federal charges

• 'A new voice' vs. 18 years of experience
Holcombe, McCollum are both focused on city's growing pains

• Authorities arrest 3 alleged meth suppliers
5 pounds found at home; men face trafficking charges

• Driver, 2 horses killed in wreck
Four people were riding animals on rural road

• Authorities arrest 3 alleged meth suppliers
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• Council, board rivals discuss key issues
Most candidates agree panel should increase to 7 or 9 members

• Law and order: Authorities probe fire that destroyed sawmill

• Madison board OKs environmental testing on proposed river intake site
Study required to evaluate tunneling route for water

• Madison City Council District 1 candidates
Tim Holcombe

• Republican woman set fashion show Sept. 10

• Road watch

• School consolidation hot topic for 8 hopefuls battling for 2 seats
The eight candidates vying for two seats on the Huntsville school board don't all agree on a proposal to consolidate city schools.

• Scottsboro zoning request changed to light manufacturing
Goosepond Island residents say plant 'still a concern'