SUMMARY: Huntsville Police Chief Curt Giles, featured in News 19’s “Next Question,” discusses his extensive law enforcement career, beginning in 1977 after volunteering for the Police Rangers program in high school. Rising through the ranks, he became chief in 2022. Giles highlights challenges like officer protection, mental health, crime involving children, and recruitment difficulties amid public scrutiny and the defund police movement. He notes significant technological advances in policing and Huntsville’s growth. Despite challenges, Giles expresses passion for service, crediting his career for personal joys including meeting his wife. He remains uncertain about his retirement timeline.

Next Question with Tamika: Huntsville Police Chief Kirk Giles

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SUMMARY: Fountain Heights Farm Cooperative, a local community farm, is expanding by breaking ground on its first neighborhood market and community kitchen, the first in about 70 years. Co-founder Dominique Villanueva expressed hope that this “Heart of the Farm” project will inspire more investment in Fountain Heights. The cooperative offers a shared food subscription box program called “We All Eat,” where paying members help subsidize food for those in need. This expansion aims to ensure every family in the community has food on their table and serves as the first step toward creating more community-driven food initiatives across Birmingham.

Fountain Heights Farm Cooperative breaks ground on new community market

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SUMMARY: With the Fourth of July approaching, demand for fireworks is soaring, especially at Jerry’s Fireworks in Theodore. Popular items include the “gunfighter,” “crickets” fountains, and 16-shot aerial bursts that shoot 70-80 feet high. Sales have outpaced past years, with many products nearly sold out. To enhance the buying experience, employees introduced PyroScan technology, allowing customers to scan barcodes and view videos demonstrating each firework’s effects on a TV screen. Shoppers are purchasing everything from sparklers to large sets, eager to celebrate safely. The store emphasizes safety as the festivities near.

Bigger sales and new technology mark the 2025 Fourth of July holiday

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