Morgan County Jail corporal arrested on contraband charge
DECATUR, Ala. — A Morgan County Jail corporal was arrested Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal contraband within the facility, the sheriff's office announced. Agents with the Morgan County Sheriff's Drug Enforcement Unit arrested Kimberly A. Woodruff, 58, of Hartselle. She is charged with...
New Astronaut Camp for Girls Named After Star Trek Actress Nichelle Nichols, Honored as...
Alabama will be the site of a new training camp for the next generation of female astronauts—funded and named in honor of one of the profession’s great pioneers. Okay, maybe next exactly, because the Nichelle Nichols Space Camp honors someone who pioneered an idea rather than a profession—an idea that color barriers...
Strength, skill and service: HPD officers competing in World Police & Fire Games
BIRMINGHAM — More than 8,500 first responders, including 15 Huntsville police officers, are set to compete this week in the 2025 World Police & Fire Games in Birmingham. The competition, which […] The post Strength, skill and service: HPD officers competing in World Police & Fire Games appeared first on 256 Today .
Can you light fireworks in Decatur, Hartselle, or Priceville? Here’s what you need to...
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. — As July 4th approaches, Morgan County 911 is reminding residents about fireworks rules to ensure a safe holiday. Decatur city limits: Fireworks are illegal (cannot shoot, sell, or possess). Party poppers, snappers, toy smoke devices, and non-explosive sparklers are allowed without a permit....
Huntsville public housing residents set to be some of the first residents in $350...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Later this summer, Huntsville residents will start to see the first signs of the city’s new $350 million Mill Creek housing project. Along with it, a building that’s stood in the city for nearly 6 decades will soon have run its course. Residents inside Johnson Towers have expressed...
Fallen Huntsville officer Garrett Crumby remembered with honor chair
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A national nonprofit delivered a special memorial seat to honor the sacrifice made by one Huntsville Police officer who was shot and killed while trying to protect the community. The organization Saving a Hero’s Place creates beautiful handmade chairs to honor the men and women who...
Hunter Pepper will not seek reelection in district 4
Decatur City Councilman Hunter Pepper announced on Monday to News 19 that he will not seek reelection.
Trash Pandas plan a real blast for fans to celebrate the Fourth of July
MADISON – The Trash Pandas are home for just three games this week, but they are planning some real fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July. It will be a […] The post Trash Pandas plan a real blast for fans to celebrate the Fourth of July appeared first on 256 Today .
LIST: 2025 Fourth of July celebrations, fireworks displays being held across the Tennessee Valley
With America's birthday on the horizon, News 19 has compiled a list of Fourth of July celebrations happening across the Tennessee Valley.
Decatur Police arrest man for third-degree burglary
The Decatur Police Department arrested a man for third-degree burglary on Monday.