Redstone Test Center breaks ground on Army’s largest electromagnetic testing facility
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — A congressionally funded construction project 25 years in the making is now underway at Redstone Arsenal. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday morning at the U.S. Army Redstone Test Center for the construction of the Military Systems Electromagnetic Test Support Facility (MSETS). The 28,000 square-foot...
Alabama mother shares son’s story after mental health system failure
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A mother spoke out Tuesday about what she calls a system failure that led to her son facing murder charges. Tindra Hammett spoke at the North Alabama Mental Health Coalition meeting, sharing the story of her son, River Hammett. He is facing murder charges after police say he stabbed another man to death in Marshall County.
Marshall County rock quarry proposal alarms Red Hill residents
Residents in the Red Hill community are raising concerns after learning about a proposed rock quarry near their homes. According to state documents from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, the company Reed Materials, LLC has applied for permits to build and operate the quarry. The plans include measures to limit dust from crushing rock and control water runoff from the site.
Swatting incident reported in Madison neighborhood
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - A heavy police presence was reported in Madison on Heritage Mill Drive near Mill Park Lane early Wednesday morning. Madison police say this was a swatting incident. No arrest or injuries were reported. WAFF 48 News will update this story when more information is available.
Suspect in critical condition after officer-involved shooting in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A suspect is in critical condition Tuesday night after an officer-involved shooting in Huntsville. Huntsville Police say the incident happened on University Drive and Pulaski Pike around 8:30 p.m. HPD Chief Kirk Giles said an incident on Sheri Drive earlier on Tuesday turned into a death...
Law enforcement allows dismissal at two Huntsville City Schools after being placed on secure...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Jr. High and Blossomwood Elementary School were placed on secure perimeters on Tuesday afternoon due to a police presence in the area, according to Huntsville City Schools spokesperson Craig Williams. Dismissal was paused until law enforcement gave school leaders the green light to proceed with...
Police chase ends near Sparkman Dr. after deputy crashes into fleeing suspect
A heavy law enforcement presence has been reported in the area of Sparkman Drive and Memorial Parkway Tuesday evening.
I‑565 West widening picks up speed as crews move into bridge work
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - If you drive Interstate 565 west in Huntsville each morning, you’ve likely noticed the widening project picking up. The Alabama Department of Transportation is widening I-565 by adding a third lane in each direction from west of County Line Road to east of Wall Triana Highway.
Overturned semi closes I-65 South near Tennessee-Alabama state line
GILES COUNTY, Tenn. — A tractor-trailer overturned in a Tuesday afternoon crash involving multiple vehicles, shutting down a stretch of I-65 South near the Tennessee-Alabama state line. The Tennessee Department of Transportation reported that a semi was among the vehicles involved in the wreck, which left the truck overturned...
Madison County school bus crashes into building in Hazel Green area
One of Madison County School System's buses crashed Tuesday afternoon in the Hazel Green area.
