Huntsville’s annexations signal growth across the Tennessee Valley
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — The City of Huntsville annexed more than 3,000 acres this year across Madison, Limestone, Morgan and Marshall counties in the largest expansion in nearly two decades as the city positions itself for new businesses, jobs and residents. The growth is reshaping not only Huntsville but...
West Huntsville Recreation Center Opens as a New Hub for Health, Fitness, and Community
Just in time to help residents turn New Year’s resolutions into lasting habits, the West Huntsville Recreation Center is opening its doors as a major investment in health, wellness, and community connection. The 27,350-square-foot facility is set to serve as a proud hub for West Huntsville, offering residents access...
Crews battle fire on Chandler Road in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Fire and Rescue has crews on the scene of a house fire on Chandler Road. Firefighters are asking drivers to steer clear of the area while they work to extinguish it. A WAFF 48 News crew is on the scene. This story will be updated...
Two injured in crash involving Madison police officer
Two people were taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash involving a Madison police officer on Tuesday.
Alabama Performed With Mark Herndon For First Time In Two Decades (2025 In Review)
Alabama Performed With Mark Herndon For First Time In Two Decades was a top 25 story of Aug 2025 in our look back at the Year In Rock. Here is the original report: (AP) History was made at the Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, Alabama on August 23 when iconic country band Alabama surprised the SOLD OUT crowd with a...
Huntsville, Florence among recipients of $2.7 million awarded to help fight homelessness in Alabama
Alabama. Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday a total of $2.7 million has been awarded to various cities and organizations across the state to help people experiencing homelessness and domestic violence. Three places in North Alabama - the city of Huntsville, the city of Florence, and Marshall County Home Place Inc. -...
Muscle Shoals man charged with drug trafficking after Morgan County traffic stop
A Muscle Shoals man was arrested on drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop on Christmas Eve.
Opinion | When fear gives way to compassion
Howard Bankhead is a blog writer for the African-American Golfers Digest. In 2018, Mayor Tommy Battle of the City of Huntsville proclaimed September 2 as Howard Bankhead Day. In 2023, Bankhead was inducted into the African American Golfers Hall of Fame. Peace-walking monks entered Alabama this week, greeted warmly...
Madison County Water Department announces temporary outage on Wednesday
The Madison County Water Department announced that a small number of customers will be without water on December 31.
Doors are open at Downtown Rescue during cold temperatures
When temperatures drop below freezing, conditions become dangerous for those without access to heat.
