Huntsville-area Crimestoppers searching for suspect in slushie assault
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - What started as an argument in a convenience store ended with an assault with a slushie, and Huntsville police are searching for the man they say is responsible. Police say back in September the suspect argued with another person at the Sunoco on Patton Road and...
Madison adds sidewalks near schools to improve student safety
New sidewalks are being built near four Madison schools as part of a partnership between the city and Madison City Schools aimed at making it safer for students to walk or bike to class. Crews are working along Hughes Road between Lynwood and Oakland Trace near Discovery Middle School. The...
U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum celebrates 25 years of honoring those who served
For 25 years, the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum in Huntsville has worked to preserve the stories, artifacts and history of the Americans who served their country. Next month, the museum […] The post U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum celebrates 25 years of honoring those who served appeared first on 256 Today .
Huntsville police officer arrested for domestic violence in Athens
A Huntsville police officer was arrested last week for domestic violence in Athens, according to municipal court documents.
Space Camp alum, Artemis astronaut taking over for Chief NASA engineer with Rocket City...
NASA has named a new acting deputy chief engineer, and their pick has connections to both the Rocket City and the stars.
Medicare open enrollment starts Thursday with costly prescription changes
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Medicare open enrollment starts Thursday, and prescription costs are increasing for 2027. Part D deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums are rising Jan. 1. The prescription deductible will increase by $85 to $700, and the Part D max out-of-pocket will increase by $300 to $2,400. The $2,400 max...
Huntsville-built VAMPIRE systems begin arriving with U.S. Army
A counter-drone system being produced in Huntsville is now reaching U.S. Army units, just months after L3Harris Technologies announced a $106 million order for the VAMPIRE system. L3Harris announced on […] The post Huntsville-built VAMPIRE systems begin arriving with U.S. Army appeared first on 256 Today .
US Magistrate’s Court convictions
The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate provided the following list of convictions Aug. 11 in U.S. Magistrate’s Court for offenses committed on Redstone Arsenal: . A motorist with no affiliation to Redstone was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol after Redstone police observed her vehicle traveling on Rideout Road from I-565 toward Gate 9 at approximately 3:30 a.m. without headlights or taillights illuminated. When her vehicle was stopped, officers noted a strong odor of alcoholic
Murray becomes Garrison’s command sergeant major
Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos Murray is the Garrison’s new senior enlisted Soldier. He succeeded the retiring Command Sgt. Maj. John Fritz in a change of responsibility ceremony Oct. 6 at Heiser Hall. “Redstone Arsenal is a special place. … The missions here are diverse, complex and valuable to our...
Huntsville-area group asks for donations to aid South Alabama after Hurricane Isaias
MERIDIANVILLE, Ala. — A Huntsville-area group is collecting supplies for people in South Alabama affected by Hurricane Isaias. St. Zita Disaster Relief and Recovery plans to leave early Thursday morning for Brewton, where it will deliver donations to First Assembly of God Church. Linda Pohuski with St. Zita said...
