Huntsville donates historic railcar to Scottsboro Boys Museum
The City of Huntsville donated a bit of history to an important local museum Thursday night.
Judge sets $300,000 bond for Hartselle man accused in fatal New Year’s Day shooting
A Hartselle man accused of fatally shooting another man inside his home on New Year’s Day was granted a $300,000 bond Thursday after both the defense and prosecution told a judge the defendant suffers from alcoholism, which they said played a role in the incident. Roger Timothy Clayton, 67,...
The Independent at Lowe Mill offers movie lovers a new choice in Huntsville
If you love movies that are off the beaten path, there is a great new option for you to watch in Huntsville.
Alabama Homeowners Alert: Basement Moisture Precautions for January 2026 in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. January is an important — and often underestimated — time for basement and below-grade moisture concerns across Alabama. While winters are generally milder than in northern states, seasonal rain, humidity,...
Decatur city officials work to make the beltline safer
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - We’re on your side, looking into intersections some drivers call dangerous in Decatur. City leaders told 48 they are gearing up to make improvements to three busy Beltline intersections. Officials say the intersections at Eighth Street, Ninth Street and Front Avenue — all on the...
Madison County coroner identifies victim in fatal crash
A person was killed Friday night after a two-vehicle wreck on Sparkman Drive near I-565.
Alabama festival celebrates return of 20,000 cranes, including world’s rarest birds
DECATUR, Ala. — Each winter, tens of thousands of cranes migrate to North Alabama, turning Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge into one of the region's most unique wildlife destinations. This weekend, that migration is being celebrated with the annual Festival of the Cranes. More than 20,000 Sandhill Cranes are...
Huntsville Concert Adds 12 Acts to 90s Country Lineup
An All-Star Salute 90's Country — Honky Tonk Time Machine, a major gala celebrating the golden era of 1990s country music, is set for Feb. 5 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The one-night-only event will bring together an expanded lineup of iconic artists performing their own chart-topping hits to a...
Limestone Co. jail faces ongoing overcrowding issues
The Limestone County jail is struggling to handle the county’s rapid growth, with authorities actively looking for solutions.
One of the rarest birds on Earth winters in Decatur
Fewer than 800 whooping cranes exist worldwide, and nearly 20 spend the winter at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur.
