Owens Cross Roads rejects fire protection tax
The people of Owens Cross Roads have rejected a new tax that would have helped fund the city's fire department.
Proposed aircraft brings pickup-truck utility
Think of it as a pickup truck for the battlefield. That is how Jason Yochim, senior director for the Aerial Logistics Program, describes the MQ-72C Lakota Connector, an autonomous aircraft designed to carry supplies to remote locations while providing a platform that can be adapted for other missions. Under a...
48 News gets exclusive look at $12.5 million Big Spring Park East expansion
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The City of Huntsville gave 48 News an exclusive tour of the ongoing expansion at Big Spring Park East, which will include a playground, a waterfall and a pavilion. The $12.5 million project adds 2.4 acres to the park on the site of the city’s former...
HCSO: Summer Wells’ father, Don Wells, arrested on domestic violence charge
Don Wells, the father of missing child Summer Wells, was arrested on Monday, according to the Hawkins County Sheriff's Office.
DigiFlight Appoints Melody Berry to Lead Cybersecurity and Compliance Readiness Engagements
DigiFlight, Inc., a provider of aerospace, cybersecurity, engineering, and training solutions for government and commercial organizations, has appointed industry veteran Melody Berry as manager of cybersecurity and compliance. In her new role, Berry will help oversee cybersecurity, assessment, and compliance programs for DigiFlight and its affiliated cybersecurity company, Camelot Secure. Her responsibilities include managing requirements associated with multiple industry frameworks, National In
Record highs of 90° through Thursday, strong Friday cold front
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Good Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday is a sunny day from start to finish with a light southwest breeze, highs are well above average in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. Skies will remain clear overnight and morning lows stay mild in the lower 60s with calm...
ADPH reports measles case in Huntsville, warns of symptoms
The Alabama Department of Public Health is reminding people of what to look out for after a measles case was reported in Huntsville.
‘No family should feel unsafe at home’: Meridianville family fears after two backyard crashes
After two vehicles crashed into their backyard near the intersection of Moores Mill Road and Oscar Patterson Road, the Lomax family says it no longer feels safe letting their children play outside.
Blue Origin, PPG Expand Aerospace Operations in Texas, Alabama
With aerospace investments continuing to rise, two announcements in Texas and Alabama reflect the growing demand across the space, satellite communications, and aircraft markets. Blue Origin will establish a new manufacturing campus in Hutto, Texas — expected to create more than 2,000 jobs over the next decade. PPG is investing $70 million to expand production capacity for aircraft transparencies at its existing Huntsville, Alabama operation.
Two injured in wreck near Hazel Green schools
Two people were taken to the hospital Monday after a wreck near Hazel Green High School, according to HEMSI.

















