Athens Police Department honors Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with gold badges
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Athens Police are going gold this September to honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Officers will trade their traditional badges for gold ones. The color symbolizes the fight against pediatric cancer. Advocates said “going gold” helps raise awareness and hope for kids and families battling...
Huntsville man honors Idaho siblings’ lawn care dedication with special gifts
HAYDEN, Idaho — A Huntsville man on a mowing mission racked up some serious miles this week, driving to Idaho as part of his nationwide movement challenging kids across the country to mow lawns for those who need help most. FOX54 has been following the amazing work done by...
Kayak launch added to campground at Lake Guntersville State Park
GUNTERSVILLE – A new kayak launch at Lake Guntersville State Park will make it easier for campers to ply the waters of the lake. “We are excited to have expanded […] The post Kayak launch added to campground at Lake Guntersville State Park appeared first on 256 Today .
Monte Sano Art Festival welcomes over 140 diverse artists to state park
HUNTSVILLE – Breathtaking views and outdoor adventure will complement one-of-a-kind artwork at the Monte Sano Art Festival next month at Monte Sano State Park. A Huntsville tradition, the juried art […] The post Monte Sano Art Festival welcomes over 140 diverse artists to state park appeared first on 256 Today .
Tom Brown’s closes Madison restaurant after 5 years, Hays Farm location endures
MADISON, Ala. — Tom Brown's Restaurant has announced the permanent closure of its Madison location, effective immediately and is no longer serving its steaks and seafood to the community. The restaurant's owners broke the news via social media, posting: "Tom Brown's Restaurant at Madison is permanently closed. It...
Father, Young Son Die in AL House Fire; Firefighter Injured
Wes Tomlinson – The Decatur Daily, Ala. Aug. 28—A father and his young son died in a house fire in Ardmore early Thursday morning after their house became engulfed in flames shortly after midnight, according to the Ardmore Volunteer Fire Department. The call to Limestone County 911 went...
Meet Jill! News 19’s Adoptable Pet of the Week
All across the Tennessee Valley, furry friends are looking for their furrever home.
Northern Bypass intersection with Memorial Parkway opens
A key component of Huntsville's Northern Bypass project — a highway extension connecting to Memorial Parkway — officially opened Friday. Why it matters: The second phase of $40 million project is set to alleviate traffic for locals and commuters in the northern part of the city. It's also...
41st Annual Battle for Decatur Civil War Reenactment returns
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - People in Decatur took a step back in time at Point Mallard Park this weekend with the return of the 41st Annual Battle for Decatur Civil War Reenactment. Hundreds of volunteers dressed up in their blues and grays, and they showed people what happened in the...
Where young professionals are living in Huntsville
About a dozen people are moving to Huntsville every day, including many young professionals. In fact, Huntsville was recently named the #5 city for Millennials to live and work. As a young professional myself, hunting for an apartment in Huntsville is now more about lifestyle hunting—what kind of routine do...