View from the Top: Huntsville’s boom makes some residents cheer, others worry
View from the Top is an opinion column exploring all things Huntsville. It is coordinated by Doug Martinson. Just this past week I went to two soccer matches at Joe Davis stadium, I went to a concert at the Orion and Lowe mill and I’m going to see a nationally recognized comedian tomorrow night at Mars Music Hall. If H
Huntsville and Florence, Alabama Faced Marginal Storm Risk Saturday Night as Arkansas Storms Eyed...
HUNTSVILLE — The Storm Prediction Center introduced a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) of severe thunderstorms for late Saturday afternoon and overnight across north and west Alabama, generally for areas north of I-59, including Florence, Huntsville, Decatur and Birmingham. While most of the state stayed rain-free Saturday
Huntsville Animal Services hits Crisis Level 4 for third time this year
Huntsville Animal Services is back in crisis mode after a large intake of animals filled up kennel space — marking at least the third time this year the shelter has […] The post Huntsville Animal Services hits Crisis Level 4 for third time this year appeared first on 256 Today .
Congressman Dale Strong interviews North Alabama students for service academy nominations
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - In Huntsville, the next generation of military officers are taking the next step towards their future. More than 200 students from around North Alabama were at the Auburn Research and Innovation Campus on Research Park on Saturday. Each student was hoping for a letter of recommendation...
Few storms for the evening, sunny for Sunday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Bringing you the First Alert on storms to our northwest. We’re expecting these storms to remain west of I-65 but there is a second system of rain that runs through overnight. That particular system will bring possible lightning but a wider spread chance of rainfall across the Valley. Very earl
Fireworks shoot out from vehicle fire in Harvest area
A truck fire on Highway 53 in Harvest sent fireworks shooting from the vehicle bed.
RECAP: Thursday Night’s powerful storms
Late Thursday night, The Weather Authority was tracking severe storms that pushed through the region.
Law enforcement agencies launch 2026 ‘Hands Across the Border’ traffic safety operation
Law enforcement officers from across Alabama and Tennessee gathered Friday evening to kick off the 2026 "Hands Across the Border" traffic safety initiative, aiming to curb dangerous driving and prevent deadly crashes along shared state lines. Roughly 50 officers representing multiple agencies, including the Madison Cou
Power utility sets special rate for data centers, including in Alabama
The Tennessee Valley Authority will soon impose a 10% rate increase for data center companies using the utility’s power, setting a special rate just for these customers, including some in Alabama. The regional utility’s board unanimously voted in favor of the rate change during its quarterly meeting on Thursday...
News 19 temporarily off air due to lightning strike
For now, we are unable to go on-air on both WHNT and WHDF. We are working hard to get back on-air as soon as possible.

















