Dr. Mae Jemison: The First African American Woman in Space and Her Contributions to...
Dr. Mae Jemison, renowned for breaking barriers as the first African American woman in space, was born on October 17, 1956, in Decatur, Alabama. Growing up in Chicago, Illinois, Mae displayed an early interest in science and the arts. Encouraged by supportive parents, she pursued an education that combined her...
Strong secures $13.5M for North Alabama Veterans Cemetery, honoring service close to home
A long-sought veterans cemetery in North Alabama is moving forward after federal approval of a $13.5 million grant to support construction of a new Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) […] The post Strong secures $13.5M for North Alabama Veterans Cemetery, honoring service close to home appeared first on...
New indoor pickleball complex opens in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A new indoor pickleball complex is open and ready for you to try in Huntsville!. The Picklr recently opened on University Drive near the Research Park interchange. Think of it the way you would a golf course or bowling alley. The Picklr offers courts, tournaments, leagues,...
Former Decatur cop accused of murder seeks to reschedule trial
A former Decatur police officer accused of murder is looking to reschedule his trial again.
Suspect turns himself in to Decatur Police after shooting incident leaves man grazed by...
A man turned himself in to the Decatur Police after another man wan was grazed by a bullet during a shooting that happened on Saturday, January 3.
Alabama Court of Civil Appeals says birth centers are subject to state hospital regulations
An Alabama appeals court ruled Friday that the state can license and regulate freestanding birth centers as hospitals. In a unanimous opinion overturning a lower court ruling, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Judge Terry Moore wrote that birthing centers were hospitals under state law and subject to regulation by the...
Huntsville donates historic railcar to Scottsboro Boys Museum
The City of Huntsville donated a bit of history to an important local museum Thursday night.
Judge sets $300,000 bond for Hartselle man accused in fatal New Year’s Day shooting
A Hartselle man accused of fatally shooting another man inside his home on New Year’s Day was granted a $300,000 bond Thursday after both the defense and prosecution told a judge the defendant suffers from alcoholism, which they said played a role in the incident. Roger Timothy Clayton, 67,...
The Independent at Lowe Mill offers movie lovers a new choice in Huntsville
If you love movies that are off the beaten path, there is a great new option for you to watch in Huntsville.
Alabama Homeowners Alert: Basement Moisture Precautions for January 2026 in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. January is an important — and often underestimated — time for basement and below-grade moisture concerns across Alabama. While winters are generally milder than in northern states, seasonal rain, humidity,...

















