Students taken to hospital for evaluation after school bus incident in Huntsville
Multiple students were taken to the hospital Thursday after a school bus incident in Huntsville, according to Don Webster with HEMSI. According to Huntsville City Schools, a school bus serving Jones Valley Elementary School was involved in a traffic-related incident on Drake Avenue Thursday afternoon when the bus...
Huntsville-area Crimestoppers seeks public’s help catching ‘bicycle bandit’ in business burglary
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Police are looking for another handful of suspects. One in particular called the “bicycle bandit.”. This week, authorities are looking for a suspected burglar. They say a man broke into a business and took off with cash. On February 4, Huntsville police say this guy...
School choice costs Huntsville, Madison, Madison County schools $100 million, leaders say
Huntsville, Madison City and Madison County schools could lose up to $250 million under Alabama’s Choose Act, leaders said Tuesday. Education leaders joined together Tuesday at the State of Schools in North Alabama, focusing on the accomplishments – and challenges – of the three systems. The main...
The Spaghetti At This Alabama Restaurant Is So Good, You’ll Dream About It All...
In a world of culinary smoke and mirrors, Francesco’s Italian Restaurant in Decatur stands as a beacon of no-nonsense deliciousness that makes you wonder why anyone would complicate good food. You know that feeling when you bite into something so perfect that your eyes involuntarily close and the world...
People Drive From All Over Alabama To Eat At This Legendary Burger Joint
In Athens, Alabama, there’s a burger sanctuary where time stands still, prices remain reasonable, and the patties are so legendary they’ve inspired multi-generation pilgrimages across county lines. Let me tell you something about burgers in Alabama – they’re not just food, they’re practically a religion.
Crowds line up as IKEA opens first Alabama store in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Excited shoppers lined up early Wednesday morning as IKEA opened its first Alabama location at the University Place Shopping Center. By 7:30 a.m., a large assembly of people was already waiting to get a first look inside the Swedish retailer’s Huntsville store. Inside, visitors can...
QB WHISPERER: Josh Heupel MUST DEVELOP Five-Star QB Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre for Vols
Eric Cain of Locked on Vols joins Brian Smith of Locked on The Poral to break down the big offseason for Josh Heupel in terms of the quarterback battle.
Front Row construction set to open in the summer
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - If you’ve driven down Clinton Avenue lately, you’ve probably noticed two large buildings under construction. That’s phase one of the Front Row development project, and it’s designed to transform downtown Huntsville. The project will include luxury apartments, retail shops, office space, and...
Shelter-in-place order lifted on UAH campus
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A shelter-in-place order on the campus of UAH has been lifted Tuesday night. According to UAH officials, a police emergency began on University Drive north of campus. Officials say the situation then later spilled onto campus. Huntsville Police and K9 units responded to the situation....
Huntsville fundraiser: Enjoy chili and gumbo for a good cause
Proceeds from the event will go toward supporting various church programs.

















