Huntsville AL

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Good Wednesday morning. Lingering showers and storms continue to track from west to east early this morning. We are not anticipating any stronger storms this morning, but some heavy rainfall, lightning and pea size hail may still be possible. Please watch for debris on roads during the morning drive. Temperatures are still mild in the low 60s with a damp feel...

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — A drone and multiple illegal drugs were seized outside Limestone Correctional Facility during a late-night patrol, according to the Alabama Department of Corrections. On April 27, at approximately 12:05 a.m., an Alabama Department of Corrections K-9 unit was patrolling near the facility when officers spotted...

MADISON COUNTY, Ala. — Slaughter Road will close temporarily overnight Wednesday as crews work to install storm pipes in Madison County, officials said. The closure begins at 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, weather permitting, along Slaughter Road between Farrow Road and Eastview Drive. The roadway is expected to reopen by 6 a.m. Thursday, April 30, after about nine hours of work.

ATHENS, Ala. — Parts of downtown Athens will be temporarily closed Wednesday evening as the city hosts a community event recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Marion Street between Market and Washington streets will be blocked from 5 to 8 p.m. ahead of the event. The National Fentanyl Awareness Day...

The Huntsville City Council is moving forward with a streetscape project along Old Monrovia Road aimed at improving connectivity and supporting continued growth in one of the city's fastest-developing areas.

As the City of Huntsville moves forward with a newly approved intercity passenger rail study, local officials say the effort is less about immediate construction and more about positioning the […] The post ‘We want to make sure Huntsville is at the table’: Long-range planner outlines vision for passenger rail study appeared first on 256 Today .

Defense and aerospace company, L3Harris Technologies, announced a $1 billion+ expansion project this week. This announcement, concerning nationwide expansion for the company, also confirmed continued modernization efforts in Huntsville. Read on to learn more about the company’s upcoming expansion, as well as its history in Huntsville. L3Harris’ Growing Presence...

D4vd allegedly began a sexual relationship with Rivas Hernandez when she was 13 and killed her when she threatened to reveal it. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A record 6% of 401(k) participants withdrew funds from their accounts for financial hardships in 2025, according to a 2026 report from Vanguard. The figure represents a steady climb from 2023 to 2024. Financial expert Marshall Clay from The Welch Group says hardship withdrawals should be...