Man arrested after ‘significant amount’ of meth seized in Limestone County
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - A man is behind bars in Limestone County after authorities seized a ‘significant amount’ of meth. According to the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office, Lavon Cain was arrested for drug trafficking. Authorities say the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, the Madison County...
Hartselle man previously charged in child endangerment case arrested for meth possession
A Hartselle man who was charged in 2025 with his wife for chemical endangerment after their grandchild allegedly tested positive for methamphetamine was arrested Wednesday after a deputy located the same drug on him during a traffic stop, according to an affidavit. Timothy Paul Stephenson, 55, was charged by the...
Alabama schools tackling statewide nursing shortage with new training programs
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama is grappling with a nursing shortage crisis as healthcare facilities struggle to fill positions amid an exodus of experienced professionals. An annual report from the Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN) in 2023 found that nearly 40,000 nurses are leaving the workforce faster than new graduates...
5 Waterfront Towns Where You Can Actually Live on Nothing but Social Security
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LifeSouth opens new donor center in Owens Cross Roads
OWENS CROSS ROADS, Ala. — LifeSouth Community Blood Centers has opened a new donor center in Owens Cross Roads, giving residents more opportunities to help local patients in need of blood. The center is located in the Hampton Cove Shopping Center next to Dollar Tree at 324 Sutton Road...
Ethel Cain coming back for quasi-homecoming concert in Alabama May 2
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — Ethel Cain, a singer whose popularity has been rising in recent years through two highly-acclaimed studio albums and a world tour, will be bringing her Southern Gothic-tinged show to Alabama this spring. Ethel Cain, an onstage persona created by Hayden Silas Anhedönia, will be performing at...
Huntsville man facing multiple charges after striking two patrol cars during chase
A Huntsville man is facing multiple charges after striking two patrol cars while being involved in a chase in Huntsville.
3 new cocktail bars set to open in Huntsville
Several new bars are set to open soon in the Rocket City. Goodbye, Horses is set to be the first to open of the three. On its instagram page, it describes itself as “your low key, high-dive, hideaway.” It promises cocktails, craft coffee and small plates. It is...
Near-record warmth by midweek
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT ) — After a cloudy and dreary weekend across the Tennessee Valley, we will see a shift in the weather pattern supporting sunshine and mild temperatures this week!. It will be a mild and sunny Presidents’ Day as high pressure builds into the region. We will...
$2.8 million greenway expansion adds 4 miles of trails in Huntsville
Huntsville is adding more miles for walkers, bikers and scooters. The city announced plans this week to expand its greenway network with two exciting projects in south and west Huntsville. […] The post $2.8 million greenway expansion adds 4 miles of trails in Huntsville appeared first on 256 Today .
