Born on This Day in 1908, the Alabama Country Music Pioneer Who Was One...
On this day (December 25) in 1908, Alton Delmore was born in Elkmont, Alabama. Delmore became part of the iconic early country outfit, The Delmore Brothers. Alongside his brother, Rabon, the duo helped pioneer country music as a marketable genre rather than a folk tradition. Learn more about the Delmore Brothers’...
Decatur police: Falkville woman charged with theft, fraud and public intoxication
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Falkville woman is facing a lengthy list of charges in connection with a fraud investigation. Decatur Police say they arrested Victoria Mendoza after reports of an intoxicated person at a local business. Police also say she had fraudulent checks, stolen merchandise, and drugs, according...
Merry Christmas to our Maroon and White Daily family
Christmas is always one of my favorite times of the year and for several different reasons. First and foremost, it is because it is the celebration of the birth of my Savior, Jesus Christ. But it is also a time I cherish because I get some down time from work and more time with my family. I normally don’t get to...
Tennessee Valley, Alabama Weather Today: Patchy Fog Creates Slippery, Low-Visibility Commute
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Alabama — Headlights glow softly through a gray veil as fog settles into valleys and low-lying roads before sunrise. Moist air clings to pavement, muting sounds and shrinking sightlines just as Christmas...
Hartselle Police Department hires mental health counselor to support officer wellness
The Hartselle Police Department has hired a mental health counselor to provide on-site support and resources for officers, an effort Police Chief Alan McDearmond said is aimed at improving overall wellness within the department. Ruthie Jones, a registered nurse and licensed clinical social worker, has joined the...
Community organizations bring Christmas cheer to Tut Fann Veterans Home residents
For 364 days out of the year, the Floyd E. Tut Fann State Veterans Home activity room holds veterans participating in various projects. But, for one day, that room turns into Santa's workshop.
Decatur Walmart delivers Christmas miracle: Family of 9 who lost home in fire receives...
TRINITY, Ala. (WAFF) - A Trinity family of 9, who recently lost everything in a house fire got a wonderful Christmas surprise!. The Kitchens family walked into a Walmart in Decatur expecting to receive tickets to an amusement park. Instead, they received a Christmas miracle!. “I didn’t know what was...
Santa Bob continues his mission of spreading cheer after heart attack
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Bob Boyer is better known as the Huntsville Santa Bob. It’s a role he has played for nearly 20 years, that’s complete with an authentic white beard. “Santa is the best job that you can ever have, and it is absolutely incredible,” said Boyer. You get to make people very happy, and...
One dead after early morning house fire in Decatur
One person is dead after an early morning house fire that took place in Decatur on Friday.
Ladies Night at Catch 25: Lemon Drops and Live Sax – December 24, 2025...
Ladies Night at Catch 25 runs 4:00–7:00 PM today at Catch 25 Seafood & Brewery (218 Holmes Ave NE). Sip and savor with ½ off glasses and bottles of wine, indulge in $25 bottomless Lemon Drops (vodka or tequila), and sample $10 food specials like Buffalo Shrimp, Fried Green Tomatoes, Shrimp Tacos, and Wings.

















