Huntsville AL

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A hawk is recovering after being hit by a car on 565. The Quinn Wildlife Sanctuary sent pictures of the bird. Rescuers said the car hit the hawk at 60 miles per hour. A police officer helped the driver remove the hawk from the front grille of the car.

WOODVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A man is in custody and facing a murder charge after a shooting left another man dead in Jackson County. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Eric Woodall says deputies responded to Cobb Street in Woodville just after midnight, around 12:03 a.m. Monday. Robert Smith...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - New details are out regarding a trooper-involved crash that killed a driver at Research Park. Hailie Hune, 21, was killed after she allegedly tried to speed off from an on-duty trooper. Records show she hit speeds of 134 mph when she took an exit ramp to...

ATHENS, Ala. (WHNT) — A woman was injured following a crash that involved multiple vehicles in Athens on Monday. Athens Police said that the three-vehicle crash took place on Hobbs Street and Shaw Street near the Athens Police Department around 7:50 a.m. According to the department, a woman was transported to Athens Ho

MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - A Hartselle man is in the Morgan County jail, accused of leading deputies on a high-speed chase. Morgan County deputies say Zachary Green led them on the chase Wednesday along Highway 36, reaching speeds of more than 100 miles per hour. According to partners at...

Alabama has a quiet secret that plenty of retirees have already figured out. Spread across the state are small towns sitting right on the water, where housing costs stay reasonable and the pace slows down in the best way. You get fishing, sunsets over the lake, friendly neighbors, and a...

As Madison County continues to add residents, businesses and major federal missions, Sheriff Kevin Turner says his department has been growing with it. Turner, who is seeking reelection, told 256 […] The post Sheriff Turner: More deputies, lower crime as Madison County continues rapid growth appeared first on 256 Toda

Longtime WAAY 31 Morning News Anchor Chris Tatum is among those who will not be joining the consolidated news staff at WAFF 48. Tatum has announced his retirement from TV news after nearly 30 years in the industry. Tatum anchored his final newscast – WAAY 31 News Midday – last...

MERIDIANVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — An 18-year-old who was charged with murder after a shooting that left his grandfather dead has been denied bond by a Madison County District Judge, according to court documents obtained by News 19. Zakarius Lanier is accused of shooting 62-year-old Marcus Lanier multiple times last Thursday

A 17-day investigation into suspected labor trafficking at a Huntsville business led authorities to execute six search warrants and arrest three people, including one on a first-degree human trafficking charge. […] The post Operation Meteor Strike: 3 arrested in Huntsville human trafficking investigation appeared firs