Huntsville AL

A Marshall County man sentenced to 40 years in prison after confessing to the sexual abuse of a child. James Alan Hayes, 51, of Guntersville received the maximum sentence when Circuit Judge Matt Elliott handed it down Monday morning. Hayes previously pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a child less than 12.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of huntsville..

Decatur High School announced that it's under "heightened alert" after an 11th-grade student's backpack set off an OpenGate weapons detector.

DECATUR — State and local leaders gathered last week at the Cook Museum of Natural Science in Decatur to celebrate new investments advancing the Tennessee RiverLine initiative, including the addition […] The post Anchored in Alabama: State’s growing role in advancing Tennessee RiverLine vision celebrated appeared...

WellStone announced that it is launching Alabama's first mobile mental health clinic.

LACEY’S SPRING, Ala. (WAFF) - A man was arrested after fleeing from deputies during a traffic stop and attempting to hide under a mobile home in Morgan County on Friday. According to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling on Highway 231 in Lacey’s Spring.

MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - Ranae Bartlett will officially become the new mayor of Madison on Monday. Bartlett said that she is ready to hit the ground running once she officially takes office. Bartlett said some of the biggest things she wants to address include widening roads, tackling new population growth,...

ALABAMA — A pedestrian was injured Sunday evening while attempting to remove debris from a roadway, authorities said. The Section Volunteer Fire Department and Scottsboro Police Department responded to a report of debris on AL Highway 35 along the side of a mountain. Upon arrival, responders found a pedestrian who...

Alabama is home to some of the most authentic BBQ shacks, where traditional techniques and flavors reign supreme. These places serve more than just food; they offer a taste of history, culture, and community. Here are eight shacks that embody the essence of Alabama BBQ. Archibald’s Bar-B-Q – Northport...

The Huntsville Committee of 100 (C100), in partnership with The Schools Foundation (TSF) and the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (National Board), announced on Oct. 31, 2025, that Huntsville/Madison County has raised $1 million to support 500 new National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) across...