Owning a dog may do your heart good, literally. New research shows that people who own dogs are about 34 percent more likely to get the recommended minimum amount of exercise each week, thanks to their furry friends.

"Dogs can be a great motivator for physical activity. People who walk their dogs, walk more. They walk about an hour longer each week," said study author Mathew Reeves, an associate professor of epidemiology at the Michigan State University in East Lansing.

Cornerstone Community Church is holding its Annual Children's Easter celebration, Saturday, April 23rd from 2-4:00pm.

Activities include an Easter egg hunt, the Easter story, prize eggs, Easter crafts, games and a moonbounce.

Those with the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library are planning to update everyone about recent activities and plans for the year.

The meeting will be held Wednesday, March 16th from 4:30pm-6:30pm at the Huntsville Madison County Public Library-first floor auditorium.