Huntsville AL

After a Christmas that felt more like spring—seriously, it was in the mid-70s—many North Alabamians are kicking off the New Year with a fun (and freezing) tradition: the cold-water shock of a polar plunge. Whether you’re a seasoned polar plunge pro or it’s your first time, here are three chilly ways to start 2026.

Doctor Ryan McMorries says in Hartselle, they're now seeing dozens of flu patients a day. They don't genetically test for the specific virus, but he suspects the majority of their patients have the H3N2 - subclade K variant flu. That strain was identified in August after scientists chose the strains...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Chick-fil-A Trailhead location is hosting a giveaway ahead of its grand opening. The restaurant is giving away free food for a year to one lucky winner. To enter, you have to follow @cfatrailhead on Facebook, like the post and tag two friends. You can get a bonus entry by sharing the post to...

Alabama A&M University alumnus Emondre Johnson has built two thriving community-focused ventures in Birmingham – one for families and one for their pets. Earlier this year, Johnson, a 2020 animal science graduate, opened The Bark Park, a pet-care destination offering daycare, grooming, boarding, and professional pet...

HUNTSVILLE – Commemorating the memory of two Huntsville women who lost their lives to an impaired driver, the Huntsville Police Department’s DUI Task Force will conduct its final traffic safety […] The post Huntsville DUI Task Force year-end holiday checkpoints to honor lives lost to impaired drivers appeared first...

HUNTSVILLE – Citing a need to spend quality time with his family, Mac McCutcheon is stepping down as chairman of the Madison County Commission. McCutcheon submitted a letter Monday to […] The post Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon stepping down appeared first on 256 Today .

A woman has died and two other people were injured after a multi-vehicle crash in Huntsville, Alabama. Authorities said 77-year-old Marina Hoeppner was killed in the incident, which happened around 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, at Providence Main Street and Highway 72, according to WAFF, WHNT and Newsline. Hoeppner...

The entire state of Alabama is considered to have a “high” level of flu activity at the end of 2025. Huntsville Hospital leaders say that they’re seeing the same trends in their flagship city. Leaders report an increase in flu cases both in overall numbers and severity...

The closure is needed so crews can replace a utility pole that was hit by a car.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Before FOX54 had the chance to meet this teacher, we were told by a receptionist that she goes by the name "Ms. Hollywood"!. So in addition to her nomination, we were already getting ready to see a star that shines inside and outside of her classroom! She loves to see her third graders shine too.