SoulGrown Roundup: this week across Alabama (June 8-14)
The second week of June is shaping up to be a busy one across Alabama. From dragon boat races on the Alabama River and a week-long community festival on Lake Martin to country concerts on the Gulf Coast and food-filled celebrations in North Alabama, there are plenty of ways to explore something new this week. Enjoy som
Next Question: Happi Health CEO Michelda Johnson
In this week’s Next Question, we are highlighting a north Alabama leader who’s sharing a story of purpose, passion, and keeping a community happy and healthy.
Hartselle alumnus conquers one of Southeast’s toughest ultramarathons
For most runners, completing a marathon is a lifetime achievement. For Hartselle High School alumnus Drew Butler, it represents the beginning of something more. Butler, a 2010 graduate of Hartselle High School who now lives in Huntsville, recently completed the Cruel Jewel 100, a grueling ultramarathon widely regarded
LIST | Pride Month events planned across North Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate identity, community and inclusion. Across North Alabama, events are planned to bring people together in support and celebration. A list of events people can participate in to celebrate Pride Month is available below. Pride Night Rainbow Garden -...
$16 million Army Stalker drone contract goes to company with north Alabama site
More drones are coming to the U.S. Army with the award of $16 million to a company headquartered in Florida and has a Huntsville location - Redwire Defense LLC. The eight drones Redwire will supply, dubbed Stalker Block 35, are to surveil and spot targets, the Pentagon said in the contract announcement on Wednesday.
Happening This Weekend: Events in North Alabama, June 5-7
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — There are plenty of events happening this weekend. Here’s a look at some of the activities going on across the Tennessee Valley!. Army’s 251st birthday - Redstone Arsenal will celebrate the Army’s 251st birthday Saturday with a free family event at Redstone Gateway featuring activities, live entertai
Grand Baby Project brings comfort to dementia patients at Priceville retirement community
A Morgan County retirement community is trying a new approach to help residents living with dementia. The Neighborhood at Priceville recently introduced “The Grand Baby Project,” an initiative that uses baby dolls as a form of therapy for people in the facility’s memory care unit. For some...
Michel Gedeon sentenced to life for 2023 stabbing death of wife in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Madison County judge sentenced Michel Gedeon to life in prison Thursday for the 2023 stabbing death of his wife, Keyonna Worley, inside their home on Boxwood Court in Huntsville. Gedeon was found guilty in April. During that trial, a roommate testified that the couple had...
Postal service says all Harvest mail delivered, but frustrated residents say they’re still waiting
HARVEST, Ala. (WAFF) - The U.S. Postal Service said the Harvest Post Office has delivered all available mail and packages, despite residents saying they are still waiting for weeks of missing mail. After several Harvest residents voiced their concerns about missing mail, along with dozens complaining on social media, U
Gas prices now under $4 per gallon in Alabama
While the price of gas in Alabama is still more expensive than most consumers would like to see—an average of $3.86 per gallon this week—prices have seen a dramatic decrease in the last couple of weeks. Alabama’s average gallon of gas is significantly cheaper than the national average,...

















