Melissa Miller Law, LLC

05/26/2026

Happy Memorial Day, y'all. 🇺🇸

I want to get a little personal today, because this holiday hits different for my family.

My grandmother lost TWO of her THREE brothers — J.D. and Junior Buchanan — within three months of each other in World War II. Two brothers. Three months. I honestly can't wrap my head around that kind of grief. My Granny spent the rest of her life making sure their graves were taken care of as if it were her duty. Now my mom and her sisters carry that torch. That first photo is from this year.

My PawPaw fought in that same war. He was shot four times and came home with a chest full of medals, including Purple Hearts. But here's my favorite part of his story — he met my Granny at a USO dance when he came home. That second photo is them, not long after they married. I mean... 🥹

He passed away in 1993, just days before I was supposed to report to UA's campus. He didn't get to see me walk in those doors, but he knew I was going. I was the first in our family to go to college, and he was so proud. I've carried that with me my whole life.

This morning I was cooking and Band of Brothers came on TV. I sat down and just... watched. And I couldn't stop thinking about J.D. Junior. My PawPaw. What they gave. What so many families gave — and will never get back.

As this day winds down and I'm sitting here tonight, I feel the weight of it. These men didn't just fight a war. They fought evil. They gave everything — their bodies, their peace of mind, some of them their lives — so that the people they loved could live free. So that something good could survive.

I need that to mean something. I need US to make it mean something. Their sacrifice deserves more than a day off and a cookout. It deserves a country worth what they paid for it.

Hold your people close tonight. 🤍

— Melissa

05/21/2026

Proud to be a first generation lawyer. No nepotism or silver spoon here. Just hard work and determination!

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05/14/2026

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05/14/2026

Since our office moved downtown in 2019, I've always wondered what was there before. Alicia and I have looked through books, websites, etc., but no real answers. I came across this post today, and now we know - mystery solved! Our office was a J.C. Penney store back over a century ago. I loved discovering more about Huntsville history.

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This Day (May 13) in History from the Huntsville Newspapers

Compiled by Thomas Hutchens

Today's Photograph is of the J.C. Penny Co. next to the Tennessee Valley Bank Building (Terry -Hutchens Building) on Jefferson Street in the Late 20's/Early 30's. See the entry for May 13, 1926 for the rest of the story.

Thursday, May 13, 1976-The Huntsville Times-Pacesetters Lions Club-Annual Glaucoma Testing Clinic-Free Eye Examination For Glaucoma At Parkway City Mall-Saturday, May 15-9 A.M. to 4 P.M.

Shoney's Big Boy Restaurants-2 Locations In Huntsville: 3301 South Memorial Parkway and 905 North Memorial Parkway-Breakfst Special-2 Eggs, Bacon or Sausage, Grits, Toast & Jelly-Only $1.19-Open From 6:30 A.M. Breakfast 'Til 11 a.m. Daily.

Sunday, May 13, 1951-The Huntsville Times-Stock Up On Light Bulbs And At The Same Time Support The Qui Vive Club Charity Fund. Sale Will Be May 14th Through 19th . Booth At Electrical Exposition-Fairgrounds -Sat. May 19th.

Now Is The Time To Store Your Woolens and Furs...Give Them The Protection They Rightly Deserve! Remember, your precious furs and woolens deserve a summer vacation away from damage caused by heat, dust and moths. Send Your Furs To Our Safe, Contolled Temperature Storage Vaults. Furs are insured at you own fair evaluation. Vault at 801 Franklin St. Downtown Pick-Up Station- 113 E. Clinton St.
Grand Cleaners-Cold Storage- Phone 634 & 1964.

Montgomery Ward-Hey, Kids!! Register Now For Wards Annual Bike Parade To Be Held Sat.-May 19th. Costs Nothing To Enter! $60 In Prizes! Get Entry Blanks In Our Sporting Goods Department-Basement.

Announcing ....The Sensation Of The South-Yes, Folks, it's Nationally Known, Extra Refreshing. Extra Special and Extra Delicious Dairy Dip! Frozen seconds before you eat it. Sanitarily served right from Freezer to you. Try Dairy Dip Today! It's Dairy Dip Time Again. "O, Boy It's Good, I'll Have Another! " That's what everybody says after trying Dairy Dip, the New Frozen Dessert brought to you by our shop exclusively. What A Treat! But why shouldn't it be? We make it from the finest and most nourishing ingredients... Freeze it carefully in our wonderful New Freezer... and Serve It To You! Enjoy Tempting Dairy Dip Sundaes, Malts, Pints, Shakes, Quarts. You'll Like Dairy Dip-New! Delicious! Refreshing! "Dairy Dip" The Sensation Of The Nation! This Coupon Good For One Delicious Dairy Dip Cone. Tues.-Wed.-Thurs.-Only. May-15-16-17-1951. Compilements of Your Dairy Dip Operator-Located At 1103 Whitesburg Drive-Huntsville.

For Sale Lots On Monte Sano-You Have Always Wanted A Home On Monte Sano.. Now Is Your Chance. Prices Reasonable, Liberal Terms If Desired. Contact---Sam Thompson At 1221-J On The Mountain Or W.P. Dilworth, M.M. Hutchens, Herbert Johnson, Ira Terry-Owners Of The Property.

Thursday, May 13, 1926-The Huntsville Daily Times-A Nation-Wide Institution-J.C. Penney Co., Inc. Department Stores. 104-106 Jefferson St., Huntsville, Ala. Our 676-Store Buying Money Saves You Power. Where Savings Are Greatest Thruout The Year. You Never Saw Such Hats! Every Style Different! A Riot of Gay Flowers and Silks! A Record Price! Here they are-the very most successful Hats of the season at this price within the reach of all! Truly, we don't know how to describe these Values, they're so tremendous! We ask you to see them. Summer suns will shine thru these delicately transparent straws of some of the modes, on appealing flowers, on soft , shining ribbons, and the wearer will always thank the day she made this purchase. Tailored and Garden Styles, Styles for the Woman and Miss! In All The New Straws. We feel have never offered a greater Millinery Value! Style is outstanding; materials and worksmanship measure up to our standards, and the price is just too tempting! Buy yours early! Large, Medium, and Small Shapes. Every Hat Different! New Colors- $1.98. (See Photograph)

May 13, 1893-The Huntsville Gazette-Huntsville should turn out in force and make the educational meeting at the courthouse Monday night next the important and interesting occasion it should be. Every citizen should be interested in securing to our city a school house for the colored school. Over 300 pupils are enrolled in this school and are crowded into four small rented rooms, without any of the recognized modern school facilities and improvements. Decatur and Tuscumbia each have school buildings that put Huntsville to blush in shame.

Mrs. E. Dentler opens the ice cream season with that delicious article, cool and refreshing-made of real cream.

Mr. W. R. Rison of Rison's & Co's Bank was elected President of the Alabama Banker's Association at its recent meeting.

Thursday, May 13, 1858-The Southern Advocate-Houses Wanted-George W. Sumner, House Builder, corner of Gates and Henry Streets, opposite J. W. Clay's residence, Huntsville, Ala. All kinds of work, plain or decorative, executed with neatness and dispatch. Those who are desirous of having houses built or repaired, of any description, cheap, and in a neat and substantial manner, either in the city or vicinity, can be accommodated by giving me a call and leaving orders. Plans, Elevations, Sections, Details and Specifications drawn and furnished at short notice.

05/13/2026

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05/12/2026

I want to talk about something that doesn't get enough attention: father's rights.

There's a persistent myth that Alabama courts automatically favor mothers. That's not how the law works — and it's not what I see in court.

What the court actually looks at:
→ Who has been the primary caregiver
→ Each parent's work schedule and availability
→ The child's relationship with each parent
→ Stability and environment

Dads: if you want to be present in your kids' lives, you have the same right to fight for that as anyone else. And I will fight with you.

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05/08/2026

The #1 question I get: "How much will this cost me?"

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05/06/2026

Lately I've been running on fumes. Sick all weekend, every spare minute poured into relaunching this firm, and somewhere in there I forgot to just... stop.

Tonight I'm going home, cooking dinner, and not opening my laptop. The puppies are going to get their quality time. I might even crochet something.

If you're also in a season where everything feels like a sprint — I see you. We can't pour from an empty cup. (Yes I know that's a bumper sticker. It's also just true.)

Back at it tomorrow. 🐾🧶

04/21/2026

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04/21/2026

An arrest is not the end of your story.

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