Huntsville AL

Meteorologist Laine Pugh's Tuesday Afternoon Weather Forecast 5.5.26. A cold front will move through the area late Wednesday, and ahead of it, the chance for strong to severe storms will return. All forms of severe weather will be possible.

HAZEL GREEN, Ala. (WAFF) - A child was struck by a vehicle Tuesday in Hazel Green, according to HEMSI. HEMSI said the call came in at 7:54 and the child was deceased at the scene. The crash happened near Jimmy Fisk and Walker Lane in Hazel Green. Responders on scene...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - School leaders are addressing safety concerns after several students brought guns to school in less than two months. Five guns have been found on campuses throughout Madison County since mid-March. In the county school district, a gun was found at Buckhorn Middle School and an airsoft gun along with a glock switch were found at Hazel Green High School. In...

The Decatur Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a person in an ongoing theft case.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A crime can happen anytime, anywhere and without warning. In those moments, there's not always time to wait. That's exactly what happened in a recent Huntsville case, when a good Samaritan stopped a hit-and-run suspect until authorities arrived. While some see that as heroic, others highlight...

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Tornado probabilities across north and central Alabama have been formally upgraded for Wednesday, May 6, with the severe weather outlook now showing an Enhanced Risk Level 3 centered over Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Huntsville and Gadsden and a 15 to 29 percent tornado probability with EF2 or stronger tornadoes specifically possible. The primary severe weather window runs from 5 PM Wednesday through 1 AM...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Tuesday is Cinco de Mayo, and many local Mexican restaurant owners expect a rush of customers and business. However, owners said higher food costs for items like beef, chicken, and tomatoes are cutting into profits on one of their busiest days of the year. Fuego co-owner...

Gray Media has finalized its acquisition of a group of local television stations previously owned by Allen Media Group, including Huntsville’s WAAY-TV, after receiving federal regulatory approval. The company announced […] The post Gray Media completes acquisition of Allen Media Group stations following FCC approval appeared first on 256 Today .

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The city of Huntsville filed a motion asking a judge to rule in its favor because Lurin Real Estate Holdings failed to legally respond. The city wants to tear down the Serenity Apartments on Golf Road. The apartments have been vacant and deteriorating for the last three years.

Huntsville City Schools (HCS) is moving forward with plans to acquire land in the Hampton Cove area for a future school as part of its 10-year capital plan approved in May 2024.