Athens adopts safety plan to fix dangerous intersections
The plan uses crash data, traffic patterns, and public feedback to identify high-risk areas and prioritize improvements.
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Madison plans Spring Clean Up Day to remove litter across city roadways
MADISON, Ala. — Residents will soon fan out across Madison roadways for Spring Madison Clean Up Day, an annual effort aimed at picking up litter and improving the appearance of the community. The city is inviting volunteers and groups to take part in the cleanup event, which will focus...
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over Huntsville police chase injuries
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by two women who were seriously injured in a Huntsville police chase. Tammie Smith Ward and Leann Bush Covington were hurt when Tristen Powell crashed into their car while trying to escape police in 2023. The judge’s ruling says the...
Three lawsuits stemming from alleged church daycare abuse rolled into one
A Madison County Circuit Court judge on Friday rolled three lawsuits filed against Cameron White and the church daycare that employed him into one. Attorneys representing six children who allege sexual abuse at the Huntsville daycare filed a joint motion asking for the consolidation. The motion, filed Thursday, sought to...
Alabama man pleads guilty after using Facebook to exploit 13-year-old Danville relative
Va. (WSET) — An Alabama man pleaded guilty to the enticement of a minor after coercing a 13-year-old girl from Danville to send him sexually explicit images and video. According to court records, 31-year-old Kenneth Melvin Doss, of Huntsville, Alabama, used Facebook Messenger to convince a 13-year-old relative of his to send sexually explicit content in July of 2025...
Huntsville to launch smart parking app aimed at easing downtown parking
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Parking in downtown Huntsville could soon get easier. City leaders announced a partnership with ParkZen, a smartphone-based app that provides live updates on parking availability in city-managed garages and lots. The app is designed to help users quickly find open spaces and reduce the time spent circling busy downtown blocks.
Rehearing denied for convicted double-murderer
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals denied a rehearing for a convicted double murderer. Kevon Williams is serving a life prison sentence for killing two people outside a Guntersville fast-food restaurant. Williams’ request for a rehearing was denied just weeks after the appeals court upheld his...
Madison Police urge public to stop calling 911 about resolved school ‘threat’
MADISON, Ala. — The Madison Police Department is asking the public to stop calling 911 about a potential school threat that has already been fully investigated and resolved, officials said Friday afternoon. According to a notice released by Madison city leaders, MPD was notified on Sunday, April 5, of...
Two charged with organized retail theft of Pokémon cards from Decatur GameStop
DECATUR, Ala. — Two people are facing organized retail theft charges after police say Pokémon trading cards valued at about $629 were stolen from a Decatur GameStop, according to the Decatur Police Department. Police say the theft happened in March 2026 at the GameStop located at 2812 Spring...
