Madison County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing woman
MADISON, Ala. — The Madison County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help finding a missing woman. 69-year-old Susan Dawn Towry was last seen on June15, 2025 in the area of Swancott Road in Madison. She was later reported missing on July 26, 2025. Her direction of travel is...
North Alabama to host first Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Decatur
DECATUR, Ala. — North Alabama will get a taste of Scotland this March as the North Alabama Scottish Festival and Highland Games makes its debut at Point Mallard Park. The two-day celebration, set for March 14–15, 2026, will feature traditional Highland Games, live music, cultural displays, and family-friendly fun.
Huntsville man with Iranian ties hopes war brings freedom to Iran
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Huntsville man with family roots in Iran says he hopes the ongoing war will bring freedom to the Iranian people, calling it a humanitarian mission. John Hedayat was born and raised in Huntsville. His father is originally from Iran and came to the United States for school just before the...
Huntsville, AL Weather Alert: Storms May Impact I-565 Saturday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Huntsville, Alabama – A stretch of unsettled weather is expected across northern Alabama through early next week, bringing daily chances of showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather...
Land Trust of North Alabama permently protects 65 acres on Green Mountain in Huntsville
The Land Trust of North Alabama has officially closed on a 65-acre property on Green Mountain, ensuring the land will remain permanently protected from future development.
Gurley man arrested for armed burglary
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. — A Gurley man was arrested on Tuesday for armed burglary of a Madison County home. According to the Madison County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a reported burglary in the Shooting Star Trail area of Gurley on Tuesday night. The preliminary investigation determined that a...
Public Q&A about Huntsville Hospital’s acquisition of Crestwood Medical Center to be held Friday
Huntsville Hospital's plan to buy Crestwood Medical Center is raising questions for many north Alabamians, and two local agencies are working to get them answered. The North Alabama Labor Council and United Women of Color are hosting a public Q&A meeting at 6 p.m. on Friday, at Huntsville's Campus 805 venue.
Owens Cross Roads PD investigating after child unitentionally shot
The Owens Cross Roads Police Chief says his department is investigating after a child was unintentionally shot Thursday afternoon.
Lincoln County man pleads guilty to tax evasion
LINCOLN COUNTY, Tenn. — A Lincoln County man has pleaded guilty to tax evasion after filing false documents for the purchase of a boat and two vehicles. Jeffrey Blake League admitted to three felony counts of tax evasion on Tuesday in front of Judge Forest Durard. He was sentenced to one year of supervised probation...
Huntsville Hospital’s $450M buyout raises cost concerns
Concerns include potential increases in medical costs and decreases in workers’ pay due to Huntsville Hospital gaining near-monopoly status.

















