Decatur city officials work to make the beltline safer
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - We’re on your side, looking into intersections some drivers call dangerous in Decatur. City leaders told 48 they are gearing up to make improvements to three busy Beltline intersections. Officials say the intersections at Eighth Street, Ninth Street and Front Avenue — all on the...
Madison County coroner identifies victim in fatal crash
A person was killed Friday night after a two-vehicle wreck on Sparkman Drive near I-565.
Alabama festival celebrates return of 20,000 cranes, including world’s rarest birds
DECATUR, Ala. — Each winter, tens of thousands of cranes migrate to North Alabama, turning Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge into one of the region's most unique wildlife destinations. This weekend, that migration is being celebrated with the annual Festival of the Cranes. More than 20,000 Sandhill Cranes are...
Huntsville Concert Adds 12 Acts to 90s Country Lineup
An All-Star Salute 90's Country — Honky Tonk Time Machine, a major gala celebrating the golden era of 1990s country music, is set for Feb. 5 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The one-night-only event will bring together an expanded lineup of iconic artists performing their own chart-topping hits to a...
Limestone Co. jail faces ongoing overcrowding issues
The Limestone County jail is struggling to handle the county’s rapid growth, with authorities actively looking for solutions.
One of the rarest birds on Earth winters in Decatur
Fewer than 800 whooping cranes exist worldwide, and nearly 20 spend the winter at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur.
Limestone County auto repair shop closing down
ELKMONT, Ala. (WAFF) - A Limestone County business is closing its doors after 60 years of servicing cars. Salem Garage opened back in 1965. Owner Lewis Smith said he remembers hanging around the business when his father first purchased the building all those years ago. He was just 10 years...
Bond set for 2026’s first murder suspect
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - Bond has now been set for the Morgan County man accused of killing a man on New Year’s Day. A judge set Roger Clayton’s bond at $300,000 in court today. As a part of his bond agreement, he is not allowed to have...
5 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Huntsville, Alabama to Try
Huntsville’s Tex-Mex scene is a vibrant mix of tradition, creativity, and local flair. Here are five top picks for a memorable meal:. Rosie’s Mexican Cantina (University Dr NW & Memorial Pkwy SW) Rosie’s is a festive eatery known for its handmade Tex-Mex favorites and unique house specialties, set...
Alabama Hidden Gem Delivering Traditional German Cuisine Done Right
Tucked along Whitesburg Drive sits a modest spot where schnitzel crackles, steins clink, and Alabama hospitality meets old world comfort. Hildegard’s German Cuisine has won locals with authenticity, warmth, and plates that taste like a passport stamp to Bavaria. If you crave crisp schnitzel, buttery spaetzle, and...

















