Huntsville AL

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — The Army accepted its first MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft virtual prototype on June 24. Bell Textron, the original equipment manufacturer contracted to design and build the FLRAA weapon system, will deliver two virtual prototypes, or VPs. The first was delivered to Redstone Arsenal...

Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment is one of Huntsville’s most interesting spaces—a historic textile mill turned creative hub that’s now home to more than 200 working artists, makers, and small businesses. The largest privately owned arts space in the U.S., it’s the kind of place where you can spend an afternoon...

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today the conviction and life sentence of Reginald Eugene Scott, 45, of Huntsville, for Trafficking in Cocaine. The sentencing follows a comprehensive investigation into Scott’s role as a leader and organizer of a regional drug trafficking network...

HUNTSVILLE – The annual Juneteenth Festival presented by the city’s Office of Multicultural Affairs and Amazon is happening Saturday from 5-9 p.m. in Big Spring Park. Originally scheduled for June […] The post Don’t forget: Juneteenth Festival set for Saturday in Big Spring Park appeared first on 256 Today .

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Huntsville Police Department celebrated Captain Jeffery Rice’s retirement on Friday. Captain Rice served a total of 29 years in the police force. He started his work at Alabama A&M University, then worked at the Hartselle Police Department, and then he transferred to the Huntsville...

Madison is expected to annex nearly 14 acres next to the proposed site of a new temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In a Thursday meeting, the city’s planning commission recommended the Madison City Council approve the annexation of 13.98 acres in two undeveloped parcels between Gillespie Road...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As Independence Day approaches, fireworks are set to light up the sky, bringing vibrant colors and excitement to the celebrations!. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding the public to take precautions when handling fireworks. Mishandling these festive items can quickly...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — There are plenty of events happening this weekend. Here’s a look at some of what’s going on across the Tennessee Valley!. Juneteenth Festival - The event will now be held Saturday, June 28, from 5 to 9 p.m., due to weather. Rocket City Pickle...

Five people accused of the murder for hire of a Hartselle man in 2020 appeared in court Friday ahead of the accused shooter's October trial.

The first thing most people notice about Huntsville is a huge Saturn V Rocket right beside the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Huntsville, Alabama is known as the Rocket City (click here to learn why) and was recently chosen as the new home for Space Command. Sometimes in this area, it IS actual rocket science. With all...