Decatur street preacher arrested at shopping center alleges ‘persecution,’ sparking free speech debate
DECATUR, Ala. — The arrest of a street preacher outside a local Walmart on Sunday has sparked a firestorm of debate in the Decatur community, with many online questioning the constitutionality of the police department's actions. Decatur police arrested Bethany Stinnett, a street preacher, on charges of disorderly...
Attorneys cite lost evidence in bid to dismiss case against deadly Huntsville mass shooting...
Three years after Kaitlyn Jenkins and Quantasia Grant were killed in a mass shooting at a 21st birthday party in Madison County, attorneys for one of the suspects is claiming critical evidence was either lost or destroyed and wants the case against him dismissed. Ashton Elliott's defense team filed a...
City of Tuscaloosa Updates Public Meeting Entrance and Lobby Hour
New access points and lobby hours are set to take effect at Annex III and City Hall, impacting public meetings and in-person city services.
Gary Powell returns as Triana police chief after less than a year in Tuscaloosa
TRIANA, Ala — The Town of Triana announced Monday evening that Gary Powell will return as chief of police, filling a position he vacated less than a year ago. "Please welcome back Gary Powell as Triana Police Chief!" the town said in a social media post, adding a photo showing Powell meeting with local leaders.
Huntsville missile warning systems company awarded $137 million contract
A defense contractor that manufactures missile warning systems has been awarded a $137 million contract to supply the systems to U.S. allies. The contract is for BAE Systems to deliver its AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) to the allied nations. The system helps protect aircraft and crews, enhancing...
Capital murder conviction upheld for Toney man
MADISON COUNTY, ALABAMA, Ala. — The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the capital murder conviction of a Madison County man accused of killing his wife, rejecting an appeal that sought to overturn the guilty verdict. David Telton Tolbert, 51, of Toney, was convicted in Madison County Circuit...
Decatur child left in day care van in the cold
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) -A Decatur mother is angry after her 4-year-old son was left unattended in a daycare van in the cold for hours. Tykeisha Goode broke into tears as she recalled the events from two weeks ago when her son, Master, was left in the van at Love and Joy Learning Center.
PrecisionMD Opens in Madison, Alabama: Medical Weight Loss & Hormone Therapy Led by Dr....
PrecisionMD officially opened its Madison location in April 2025, following tremendous, rapid growth at its first Decatur location. That first office filled quickly with happy patients driving in from Birmingham, Scottsboro, and beyond, so expanding northeast to Madison was a natural move. At the heart of Precision...
Alabama Weather Alert: Valentine’s Day Weekend Turns Wetter From Huntsville to the Gulf Coast...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Birmingham, Alabama – A warmer-than-normal and wetter weather pattern is expected to settle across Alabama heading into Valentine’s Day weekend, increasing the likelihood of rain, fog, and travel slowdowns...
Fayetteville unites to rebuild after devastating massive fire
A massive fire tore through downtown Fayetteville on Sunday, destroying at least four businesses and several residences. On Monday morning, Fayetteville Public Works crews worked to secure the area, ensuring safety around the rubble. Jack Williams, Fayetteville Public Works Director, shared the efforts being made by...

















