Oliver Reaches Milestone in Trigg Win, Lady Wildcats Crash Top 25
Trigg County wrapped up play at the Bob Jones Classic outside of Huntsville, Alabama, on Saturday with a pair of close games. The Lady Wildcats opened with a 1-0 win over Cullman, Alabama. Trigg’s lone run came in the third inning when EmmaLee Futrell singled, was sacrificed to second base,...
🏭 Multiple Manufacturing Jobs Now Open in Morgan County, AL
Morgan County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with several solid full-time openings for folks who like hands-on, detail-driven work. Whether you’re into precision fabrication or quality control, there’s something here worth a look.
Get rolling for wellness at Huntsville’s mayor’s bike ride
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville residents can pedal through downtown with Mayor Tommy Battle at the 17th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride on Saturday, May 2. The family-friendly, four-mile ride starts at 11 a.m. in Big Spring Park. “The Mayor’s Bike Ride is all about encouraging people to get active...
Gradually warming up throughout the work week
Meteorologist Laine Pugh's Monday Midday Weather Forecast 4/6/25. Gradually warming temperatures and a drier pattern are expected throughout the next workweek.
Eva man dies after motorcycle crash in Morgan County
An Eva man died after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash Sunday evening in Morgan County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Dameion H. Shirley, 45, was critically injured when the 2024 Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R he was operating left the roadway and struck a culvert at about 7:18 p.m. Sunday, ALEA said. After the initial impact, Shirley was thrown from the motorcycle.
Three Madison County students caught with guns on campus in one month
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Three students from different schools in Madison County were caught with guns on campus in the last month. Madison county sheriff’s office officials say those students could face jail time for those crimes. In the first incident, a student at Buckhorn Middle School was caught...
Crawfish Fest returns to Huntsville: Get ready for music, food, and good vibes
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — One of Huntsville’s popular spring events is making its return, as the 6th annual Crawfish Festival heads back to The Camp on Saturday, April 18. The daylong event runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and will feature more than 10,000 pounds of crawfish, along with live music, local vendors, and additional food options. Different than previous years, the 2026 Crawfish Festival is now free to enter...
North Alabama police officer placed on administrative duties after traffic stop
A officer with the Decatur Police Department has been placed on administrative duties. The incident involving officer Malachi Compton stems from a March 25 traffic, stop, according to a release from the Decatur Police Department. According to the department, Compton attempted to pull over a driver for moving violations. The...
Fort Payne man sentenced in child exploitation case
FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Fort Payne man has been sentenced to 4 years in prison after pleading guilty to child exploitation. According to the Marshall County District Attorney's Office, Ricardo Carrillo-Becerra entered a blind guilty plea to Traveling to Meet a Child for an Unlawful Sex Act on Dec. 8, 2025. A blind plea means there was no agreement with the DA's office regarding sentencing.
$532 million in new construction started in the Huntsville area: Here are the top...
Home construction dominated new projects started in the Huntsville area in the first quarter of 2026. Homebuilders account for four of the top five contractors in the first three months of the year, according to permits pulled by reportconstruction.com. In all, 1,947 permits totaling more than $532 million have been issued in Madison, Limestone and Morgan counties since Jan. 1.

















