Huntsville AL

Right now a little less than 300 people are being held in custody at the Limestone County Jail. According to Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin, that's slightly below the average daily capacity they're seeing so far in 2026. It's also nearing max capacity.

In a strong affirmation of her commitment to parental involvement and transparency in education, Cathi Bradford, candidate for the Alabama State Board of Education, District 6, has signed the Moms for Liberty Parent Pledge— a public commitment to uphold the fundamental rights of parents in directing their children’s...

U.S. Space Command is rolling out substantial relocation and retention bonuses to encourage civilian employees to move from its longstanding Colorado Springs headquarters to its future permanent home at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lacey’s Spring, Alabama – Multiple crashes blocked both directions of Highway 231 in Lacey’s Spring on Friday, disrupting traffic in Morgan County. According to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, deputies...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — In the vacuum of space, no one can hear you scream — but on social media, the shouts of terror are loud and clear. The U.S. Space & Rocket Center recently unveiled its brand-new mascot duo, and while the museum was hoping for "stellar," the internet went straight to "interstellar horror." Instead...

Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle-crash with a person trapped inside a vehicle on Monday.

The Marshall County Sheriff's Office announced on Monday that it will now handle animal control duties.

Well-above-average temperatures will continue into the workweek, with rain chances returning by late week. For the rest of the evening, expect mild conditions with increasing cloud cover. Lows will fall into the mid-50s. Heading out the door Monday morning, it will be rather comfortable, with temperatures in the mid...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WBMA) — Prosecutors stood just feet away as flames climbed the walls and smoke rolled across the ceiling inside a controlled burn building. Within minutes, both rooms were fully engulfed. The demonstration was intentional. Federal investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Alabama is shaking off the gray as clouds hover over the Tennessee Valley and commuters roll along I-565 under a mild, humid breeze. It’s 54 degrees late this morning in Huntsville, and the air already...