Cruise ship death: Father, stepmother in family court Friday
During a court hearing Friday, Shauntel Hudson testified that Kepner had shared a stateroom with her 14-year-old biological brother and 16-year-old stepbrother. (POOL VIA WKMG)
Bodies of Lawrence County fire victims sent to Huntsville for autopsies, vigil to be...
The bodies of the five victims killed in a Lawrence County house fire on Friday have been sent to Huntsville for autopsies to confirm how they died, according to Lawrence County Coroner Scott Norwood.
‘Everybody wants to live in a decent neighborhood’: Volunteers work to clean up Binford...
A part of Huntsville got a little cleaner on Saturday thanks to the efforts of a group of volunteers.
Huntsville police officer charged with kidnapping and burglary fired, two facing other charges resign
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A Huntsville police officer charged with kidnapping and burglary charges has been fired and two others facing charges have resigned. A spokesperson with the department told News 19 that Brandon O’Field was fired. O’Field was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree kidnapping and...
Teen faces terrorism charges after alleged school threat
ATHENS, Ala. — An 18-year-old faces multiple felony charges, including terrorism and attempted murder, after a grand jury indicted him for allegedly threatening Athens High School resource officers online. Carson Butler was arrested in June while he was still 17 years old after Athens police said he made threats...
Nurse credited with saving neighbor’s life by performing CPR, getting him to breathe again
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) - An Alabama man is recovering in the hospital after his wife says their neighbor saved his life. Diann Hunt said it was a normal night until her husband, Robert, told her he was not feeling well. “When I came in, he put his head back...
Man wanted for Huntsville shooting arrested during traffic stop
A man was arrested early Saturday in connection with a November shooting on Ortega Circle.
Community to Hold Candlelight Vigil Marking One Year Since the Abduction of Ronald Dumas...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (BFMG) — One year after the abduction of Ronald “Ronnie” Dumas Jr. on December 15, 2024, his family, friends, and the broader community continue their fight for answers, justice, and Ronnie’s return. As the painful anniversary approaches, the Dumas family is calling on the Huntsville community to...
Police investigating stolen Kia trend in Alabama
ALABAMA — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of Kia thefts in the Hazelwood subdivision in Hazel Green, which officials believe are linked to a viral social media trend. Over the past five days, deputies have responded to three reports of stolen vehicles in the neighborhood. In each case,...
Best Bites: What our team ate (and loved) in November 2025
It’s the best time of the month—best bites time!. Check out the recs below for our team’s favorite meals across Huntsville in November. We all love pho around here. As the temps are dropping, nothing sounds better than a warm bowl of goodness. Just ask Social Media...

















