Limestone Co. armed robbery suspect shot by homeowner’s stepson, denied bond
A man allegedly armed himself with a semi-automatic rifle, a bulletproof vest and a ski mask before trying to rob a Limestone Co. homeowner over a $40 dispute.
Victim of deadly Research Park Blvd. accident identified
The victim of a Sunday morning multi-vehicle wreck on Research Park Blvd. took the life of one person. According to the Huntsville Police Department, officers responded to a reported crash around 5 a.m. on Research Park Boulevard and Plummer Road. One of the vehicles had overturned and became fully engulfed...
IKEA to open new Huntsville Store Wednesday with giveaways, Swedish meatballs
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - IKEA is opening a new store in Huntsville on Wednesday at 10 a.m., located near Phil Sandoval’s Restaurant at Research Park Boulevard and University Drive. The 46,000-square-foot location is one of several smaller-format stores IKEA is opening this year in unused spaces within existing...
Northern Alabama Weather Alert: Rain/Snow Chance Extended March 1-5 in Huntsville, Birmingham
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Huntsville, Ala. – A warmer-than-normal start to March is expected across northern Alabama, with mild air favoring mostly rain from Sunday, March 1, through Thursday, March 5. According to NOAA’s 6-10 day...
Athens Police Department warns public of warrant scam
ATHENS, Ala. — The Athens Police Department is warning the public of a scammer calling people claiming they have warrants out for their arrest. APD Chief Anthony Pressnell says the department is receiving reports that a scammer is calling and claiming the person who answers or a family member has warrants and that...
Decatur Police Department to hold town hall meeting
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur residents will have the opportunity to share their thoughts on the Decatur police department later this week. There will be a public feedback community session on Thursday, Feb. 26th, at the Burningtree Country Club on Indian Hill Road. It’s happening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30...
HPD arrests violent fugitive, captures kidnapping suspect
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville Police Department has arrested a fugitive and a kidnapping suspect using License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology. On Feb. 16, around 4:30 p.m., HPD’s Patrol Division and the North Alabama Multi-Agency Crime Center (NAMACC) were alerted to a fugitive wanted in Atlanta for a violent...
Body found at MidCity pond in Huntsville; no foul play suspected
Huntsville Police are investigating after a body was discovered in MidCity Saturday afternoon. Authorities responded to the 1400 block of Nunnashae Drive around 3:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a person in a pond near Top Golf. Officers and Huntsville Rescue confirmed the individual was deceased and recovered...
IKEA to Open First Location in Alabama
Conshohocken, Pa. — IKEA U.S. will open its newest location in Huntsville, Ala., on Feb. 25, 2026, marking its first location in the state of Alabama. “As we expand our presence in the U.S., we’re excited to introduce the IKEA experience to North Alabama, marking our very first location in the state,” says Rob Olson,...
Proposed bill would freeze property values for seniors in three North Alabama counties
Alabama lawmakers are considering a bill that would limit property tax increases for adults 65 and older in Morgan, Limestone and Lawrence counties.
