Florence, Huntsville, Scottsboro among 11 Alabama centers sharing nearly $2M in child advocacy grants
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Eleven child advocacy centers across Alabama are receiving nearly $2 million in state grants to help investigate child abuse cases and support victims in their recovery. “Nothing is more horrendous than a child being robbed of their youth and innocence,” Gov. Ivey said. “I am thankful...
Huntsville looks to add another 650 acres, including land for new school
Huntsville’s city limits are expected to expand by another 650 acres next week. The Huntsville City Council will vote on two annexations at its meeting on Jan. 22, the largest of which is just off Interstate 565 in Limestone County. That property, 648.44 acres, is on the south side...
Plans underway to build Saturn 1B replica rocket, two years after it was taken...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - For 44 years, the iconic Saturn 1B rocket stood tall along I-65 in Ardmore, welcoming people into our state. A little over two years ago, the rocket was taken down due to safety concerns. For years, state leaders have discussed the idea of placing a replica...
Man killed in early morning crash identified
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A man is dead following a crash on Research Park Boulevard. This incident occurred near Plummer Road around 3:00 this morning. Huntsville police said two vehicles were involved in the crash. While the man who was killed was a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle. The...
State’s wages up, state and local unemployment rates down
Alabama’s unemployment rate fell to 2.7% in November, down from 3.3% a year earlier, while average weekly wages climbed to a new record high, according to the Alabama Department of Workforce. Morgan and Limestone counties had an unemployment rate, not seasonally adjusted, of 2.2%, both down from 2.7% in...
TARCOG senior employment program resumes with higher pay, openings across five counties
After a year of uncertainty tied to federal funding, the Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments’ Senior Community Service Employment Program is back and now offering higher wages and […] The post TARCOG senior employment program resumes with higher pay, openings across five counties appeared first on 256...
Decatur officer helps combat poverty, human trafficking through international organization
A Decatur police officer is working to combat poverty and human trafficking in Zambia, Africa, through his involvement with Archangel Group International.
Huntsville donates historic boxcar to Scottsboro museum, strengthening city ties, and gives update on...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville City Council voted Thursday to donate a historic boxcar to the Scottsboro Boys Museum, officials announced. The boxcar, similar to the one involved in the landmark 1931 criminal case, will be shipped to the Scottsboro museum in April as a new display. Dennis Madsen,...
Two men arrested on drug charges following traffic stop in Athens
Two men were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop in Athens on Tuesday, January 8.
Marshall County Sheriff’s Office searching for man accused of raping, impregnating family member
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a man wanted for questioning in a case involving first-degree rape (strong arm). Marshall County Sheriff’s Office officials said the initial incident occurred in March 2024 and was reported to law...
