Medal of Honor recipient will speak at Sept. 11 event in Trussville
Medal of Honor recipient Captain Gary Michael Rose of Huntsville will speak on Friday at The Gateway Trussville Entertainment District during a Sept. 11 tribute event. Rose, a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, will speak during “Take Back the Day,” a free community concert featuring various musical performers in a
HAPPI Health becomes federally qualified health center after $102 million award
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - HAPPI Health is now officially a federally qualified health center after receiving a New Access Points award, a designation aimed at expanding access to health care in Huntsville. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong and Health Resources and Services Administrator Tom Engels visited HAPPI Health on Thursday
Over half a pound of fentanyl, guns seized in Triana drug trafficking bust
TRIANA, Ala. (WAFF) - A drug investigation in Triana ended with the seizure of more than a half-pound of fentanyl, multiple weapons, and thousands of dollars in cash, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Members of the MCSO Narcotics Unit, alongside SWAT and K-9 personnel, executed a search...
Huntsville mayor presents 2027 budget to city council
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle presented his proposed fiscal year 2027 budget to the city council Thursday night.
Huntsville proposes $230 million tax district to fund growth in Limestone County
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville city leaders are planning for growth in Limestone County with a proposed 9,000-acre tax increment financing district, known as a TIF, that would fund up to $230 million in projects. The plan includes 11 projects, ranging from major road work to a new school, in...
“6 Months too late,” grandfather says train crossing crash was preventable
GURLEY, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville is moving forward with plans to add railroad crossing gates at Salty Bottom Road near Gurley after a son and granddaughter were killed at the crossing in May. Johnny Davis learned of the city’s plans in a phone call from Huntsville City Councilwoman Michelle Watkins,...
Isolated severe storms, heavy rain possible today in Alabama
Much of Alabama has a chance to get some rain on Friday, but there could be a few severe storms in the mix as well. The National Weather Service is forecasting a Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather for a portion of north Alabama, including Huntsville. A...
25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks: Remembering the Alabamians who died on the day that...
Ten Alabamians or those with connections to the state were among those who lost their lives on the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Here’s a look at their lives and the legacies they left behind as America marks the 25th anniversary of the attacks:. Lynn Angell. Lynn Angell...
Never Forget: Remembering the Alabamians, Tennesseans who lost their lives 25 years ago
Every year on 9/11, the world stops to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost and the impact made, both on this country and on foreign soil.
Things to do in Huntsville this weekend: Women In Music Week and more
A “bro down,” this most certainly is not. Huntsville Women In Music Week presents more than 50 female musicians on over 10 stages across the city, September 11 through 20. It kicks off 8 p.m. Thursday. That’s when Sippy -- an au courant L.A. electronic artist -- and MollyWater – “Your boyfriend’s favorite DJ,” per Inst
