Inside Redstone’s guard shortage: Cuts, hiring hurdles and rising demand
The Garrison continues its efforts to increase the number of security guards amid continuing growth in traffic at the installation and last year’s federal workforce reductions. “We have between 45,000 and 50,000 vehicles coming through our gates during the workday week,” Chief of the Guards Jonathan Arcand said.
Man hospitalized after early-morning shooting in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Police confirm a man is recovering after an early-morning shooting on University Drive. Police say officers were called to a report of a shooting in progress around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday. When they arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound. The victim was taken...
Slow down, follow speed limits … or else
Redstone police are cautioning drivers on the installation to follow the posted speed limits. As of March 18, more than four vehicles had been stopped over the previous two weeks for traveling at more than 15 mph over the posted speed. “Please abide by the speed limits and all the...
Child exploitation suspect pleaded not guilty to federal charges
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A child exploitation suspect tearfully pleaded not guilty to federal charges in Huntsville. Donald Mewhort appeared before a federal judge for his arraignment on March 24. According to court documents, 42-year-old Mewhort was using the social media platform Snapchat to message a 14-year-old...
Tracking device discovery leads to Athens man’s arrest in stalking investigation
A routine trip turned unsettling in early March when a victim discovered a tracking device on their vehicle and reported it to the Huntsville Police Department, launching a stalking investigation.
Best county in Alabama also ranked 14th best in the U.S.: See how your...
Madison County is the best county to live in Alabama, according to a new study. This week, education research platform Niche.com, ranked Alabama counties as part of its annual list of best places to live in America. The organization considered school quality, housing trends, crime, cost of living, and job...
New steel Facility in Rainbow City among high-dollar building permits
This past week, 14 new building permits were issued for construction projects statewide exceeding $1 million. These mostly included projects in Huntsville, Auburn and the Birmingham metro. However, one of the permits issued this past week is for a new SMD Steel facility in Rainbow City. SMD Steel facility in...
US Census Starts Using Postal Workers as Census Takers
In a letter, 21 state Attorneys General argued that the policy will not save money or increase efficiency. | Erin Deleon / Shutterstock. The U.S. Census Bureau is testing the use of USPS postal workers to conduct Census surveys in advance of the 2030 Census, report Mike Schneider and Susan Haigh for The Associated...
Second person hit by car while crossing at Sivley Road and Gallatin Street in...
One week after a man was hit at a Huntsville intersection, police said another person crossing the street was hit in the same area.
The Yeggmen’s night raid: A century since Hartselle’s infamous bank robbery
A century has passed since one of the most infamous crimes in the city’s history unfolded in the early morning hours of March 15, 1926. That night, a group of robbers seized the Bank of Hartselle on Main Street, making off with almost $15,000 in cash. The men were never caught, and only one person was injured during...
