Huntsville AL

A new place for dogs to run, jump and play is headed to Huntsville. The City of Huntsville is building its fifth dog park on Cabela Drive near Research Park. It’s set to be two acres for dogs to roam and enjoy. The city has a $16,700 design contract...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Madison County Commission has selected a design team for a replacement courthouse. Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) will lead the architectural planning for the future structure, a project officials say will modernize local government operations over the next five years. GMC will serve as the...

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Many residents in Decatur are asking why public storm shelters are not being opened during severe weather. According to an agreement between the city of Decatur and the school system, storm shelters at Austin and Decatur High schools are supposed to be open to the public whenever there’s a...

Huntsville Animal Services says it just took in 34 cats in one day, and now it says those cats need a good home.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - New technology will help first responders respond more quickly to certain 911 calls. The Huntsville Police Department will soon have access to Live-911 technology, which officials said will make it much easier to pinpoint a caller’s exact location. City officials said the North Alabama...

The Decatur Police Department will offer Women's Self Defense training sessions, providing an opportunity for women and girls to learn crucial self-defense skills. The sessions will take place from March 16 to March 20. The free 3-hour course is open to women and girls ages 12 and up. Participants will engage in...

Congressman Robert Aderholt has announced a $1 million grant that aims to help workforce training in Lauderdale County.

ATHENS, Ala. — Medical cannabis dispensaries are preparing to open their doors across Alabama, nearly five years after the state passed the Compassion Act to establish a medical cannabis program. While licensed stores inch closer to welcoming their first patients, members of the Alabama Cannabis Coalition warn that...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Huntsville, Alabama – Drivers across the Tennessee Valley may face sudden crosswinds and blowing debris by Sunday afternoon as strengthening south winds push across North Alabama and southern Middle...

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — A developing line of severe thunderstorms is expected to sweep across Alabama late Sunday night into early Monday morning as a strong cold front pushes south through the state. Meteorologists warn the system could bring damaging winds and isolated tornadoes to several major cities, including...