Huntsville’s newest elementary and magnet school set to open in 2027
Construction is expected to start in January on the new Montview Elementary and Magnet School in Huntsville. Bridgewood Engineering engineer Russ Roberts said the new two-story, 10,000-square-foot facility will be open to students in August 2027, with completion of the three-phase project the following December. The...
Well-known Huntsville spot soon to be home to new restaurant
Downtown Huntsville is about to get some new flavors. A sandwich shop called The Local Café—or just The Local—is set to open in mid-November, occupying the space that was formerly home to Domaine South. About The Local. If you frequent Downtown Huntsville, chances are you’re familiar with...
Greater Huntsville Humane Society warns of scam calls
The Greater Huntsville Humane Society is warning residents of scam calls pretending to be the animal shelter.
Try these 3 new restaurants now open in Decatur
The River City’s independent restaurant scene grew over September and October with three additions: a delightfully decorated spot for fresh Japanese cuisine; a downtown coffee parlour with yummy lunch specials and decadent baked goods; and a fresh Mexican concept with a cozy atmosphere indoors and out. Read on for...
Ohio man behind bars on drug charges after traffic stop in Priceville
PRICEVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — An Ohio man is behind bars and is facing multiple drug charges after being pulled over by Priceville Police. On Thursday around 11 p.m., Priceville Police pulled a vehicle over near the southbound 334 on-ramp of I-65. During the traffic enforcement phase of the stop, probable cause was...
Gold hits record high as Huntsville residents sell to cover rising costs
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The price of gold is changing constantly, but it recently reached an all-time high. One Huntsville store owner says they are seeing an influx in precious metal sellers, but not for the reason you might think. Big Boys Gold and Silver owner Jeuron McMillan has been...
James Clemens put on lockdown as police look for suspect
School officials say James Clemens High School was put on lockdown Friday afternoon after a person wanted by police came on campus.
UPDATE: Decatur police identify victim, suspect charged with murder after shooting on 5th Avenue
Decatur Police have identified the victim and suspect in a deadly shooting Thursday outside the 5th Avenue Food Mart. Police say Dontay Jamar Garner died in the shooting. Twenty-one-year-old Xavier Rashawn Sutherlin was charged with Garner's murder. About 6:33 p.m. Thursday, officers were dispatched to a shooting at...
Neighbor files lawsuit over bullets entering home during fatal shooting of Steve Perkins
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A Decatur man filed a lawsuit for shots being fired into his home during the fatal shooting of Steve Perkins. Justin Shepherd was Steve Perkins’ neighbor, who was fatally shot by former Decatur Police officer Mac Marquette in 2023 while accompanying a tow truck driver to repossess Perkins’...
Young men in Huntsville learn vital skills through mentorship
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Paying it forward! That's the goal and mission of Huntsville's LC Smith. This year his organization, Real Fathers Making A...
