New commander takes over Redstone Test Center
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — Redstone Test Center gets new commander during ceremony at Redstone Arsenal - A Hawaii native is now leading one of the Army’s premier development and testing hubs after a change of command ceremony Friday at Redstone Arsenal. Col. Aaron Kia took over as commander...
18-wheeler crash shuts down part of Hwy 20 in Decatur
DECATUR, Ala. — A wreck involving an 18-wheeler is causing traffic delays Thursday afternoon. Decatur Police Department issued the alert around 2 p.m. Thursday after a crash on Highway 20 westbound near Wilson Street and Highway 31. Authorities confirmed no injuries were reported in the crash. Drivers are being...
Don’t be alarmed: Limestone County law enforcement training planned along Highway 251
Don't be alarmed! Limestone County law enforcement training is planned along Highway 251 on Thursday night.
‘12th best’ pizza in America is made at this north Alabama restaurant
One does not have to travel to New York or Chicago to dine at one of the best pizza restaurants in America. In fact, one of the best pizza places in the country might seem to be a little off the beaten path in north Alabama. You’ll find Valentina’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar in the Limestone County part of Huntsville on Hunts
Army awards Alabama firm $68 million Operation Epic Fury deal for its Outlaw drones
A Madison, Alabama, company will supply the U.S. Army with the latest version of one of its drones. The Pentagon said in a Wednesday notice that it will pay Griffon Aerospace Inc. $68 million for the Outlaw Gen 3 in support of Operation Epic Fury, the name of the military campaign against Iran launched on Feb. 28. A ce
TARCOG hiring case managers to serve seniors in Northeast Aabama
The Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments is looking for more people to help support senior citizens across North Alabama, and they're hoping to fill several positions over the next few weeks. TARCOG's Tri-County Career Fair is getting underway in Jackson County. Over the next three weeks, the organization...
Huntsville-linked firm gets $117 million to deliver 82 Army surveillance drones in 2 months
Global defense firm AeroVironment Inc. will supply 82 drones costing $117 million in total to the U.S. Army. Battalion commanders and their soldiers need the P550 drones for various operations, including reconnaissance, surveillance and target spotting, the Defense Department said in a Wednesday notice. AV emerged winn
Drought conditions continue to shrink across Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The soaking rain we saw in May was beneficial not only in our area but for Alabama as a whole, as the drought continues to shrink. On Thursday, the latest drought monitor was released, and there was a huge improvement here in the Tennessee Valley. The rain we received this past week was very b
Trial date set for former Huntsville police officer accused of killing woman
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A new trial date has been set for a former Huntsville police officer accused of killing a woman. David McCoy will stand trial on April 5, 2027. Prosecutors say McCoy shot and killed a pregnant woman named Courtney Spraggins in 2022. This happened at the Weston Ranch apartments.
Huntsville bar ordered to close permanently
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Huntsville bar will close permanently under a new court order. 708 Bar and Grille was considered a public nuisance by the city, citing multiple incidents of violence on its property. The owners challenged the lawsuit, claiming the city did not cite the establishment for noise,...

















