Blood trail, cameras lead to Limestone County burglary suspect
A burglary suspect was arrested in Limestone County on Tuesday after a swift response by local law enforcement. The Limestone County Sheriff's Office said the suspect, identified as Christi Lynn Tellez, 44, was caught on home security cameras breaking into a residence on Ripley Road. Tellez was seen using a...
Limestone County mother accused of killing her own child appears in court
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - A mother accused of beating her infant to death appeared in court Tuesday, and tonight we are pressing for more answers from the woman accused of killing her own child in Athens. Morgan Thornton told 48 News on Friday she didn’t remember what happened, but when...
‘Everyone wants to move to Huntsville,’ according to new study
It’s no secret that Huntsville is not only among the fastest growing cities in Alabama, but also one of the fastest growing in the country. The last few years have seen an influx of people moving to Huntsville, and a new study shows that trend is not changing. According...
Huntsville Police on scene of car accident
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville police are on the scene of a car accident at Highway 72 and Moores Mill Road. That accident happened shortly before midnight. Our crews saw a vehicle flipped over and a tarp that had been brought out. Several emergency vehicles were also at the scene.
Huntsville confirms it is moving ahead with massive Pinhook Creek, Skybridge development
Dirt will begin to move on the first phase of the $65 million Pinhook Creek project that includes Skybridge later this year, according to City Urban and Economic Development Director Shane Davis. “Things are still on schedule,” Davis told AL.com. “We were able to secure our PARC (Pedestrian Access and...
Two men killed after single-vehicle crash on Highway 72 in Huntsville
Two men have died as a result of a crash that happened late Tuesday night in Huntsville.
Huntsville middle-schooler dies after being hit by car
HUNTSVILLE — A Hunsville middle school student died from his injuries Tuesday after he was hit by a car while bike riding in South Huntsville. According to Huntsville Police, Kallel […] The post Huntsville middle-schooler dies after being hit by car appeared first on 256 Today .
1 killed and 3 others injured in crash in Limestone County, coroner says
The Limestone County Coroner said one person was killed and multiple others were injured in a crash on Tuesday afternoon.
Jackson man credited for 911 call that led to the arrest of the quadruple...
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Former Decatur Police Detective files federal lawsuit over discrimination, hostile work environment
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A former police detective is suing her former supervisors, the city, and even the Mayor, to name a few. Rosslon Jowers claims she had to work in a hostile work environment, dealt with retaliation, and discrimination as the only black, female detective on the force. Jowers...