Arrest made after violent East Limestone assaults, car thefts and crashes on Lon Road
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest following a violent incident Sunday, April 26, 2026, on Lon Road in East Limestone. Deputies responded to reports of multiple assaults and stolen vehicles. Upon arrival, deputies located four victims, including two elderly individuals. Emergency medical personnel and investigators responded to the scene.
North Italia to take over Bridge Street space left by Bravo’s closure
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The turnaround at Bridge Street Town Centre's Italian dining scene was swift. Bravo! Italian Kitchen closed its doors for the last time Sunday after years as a fixture at the Huntsville shopping and dining destination. Less than 24 hours later, a replacement was already lined up.
Bravo! Italian Kitchen in Huntsville closes amid parent company’s bankruptcy struggles
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A Huntsville Italian dining destination has permanently shuttered its doors. Bravo! Italian Kitchen, located at Bridge Street Town Centre, has closed, with a notice posted on the restaurant's door Sunday confirming the shutdown. The company's website has since been updated to reflect the permanent closure of the Huntsville location.
Gator Guide: A unique history of North Alabama alligators
As the weather warms up, Huntsvillians might see more of certain unexpected reptilian residents: alligators. Over the years, citizens in the area have captured footage and photos of the reptiles, seemingly surprised at their presence; however, alligators are longtime residents of the region. The Rocket City is home to a...
Weak earthquake shakes North Alabama Sunday night
TRINTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A weak earthquake shook parts of North Alabama late Sunday night. Just before 11 p.m. Sunday, a 2.5 magnitude earthquake was detected roughly 8 miles southwest of Trinity in Limestone County. The earthquake had a depth of nearly 4.5 miles. According to the United States...
National restaurant chain closes its only Alabama location
A national restaurant chain has closed its only Alabama location. Bravo! Italian Kitchen at Bridge Street Town Centre in Huntsville has closed. The upscale Italian restaurant chain opened in 2014, occupying a prime 6,700-square-foot space in the outdoor retail development. It was the chain’s only location in Alabama. The...
Alabama Faces Multiple Storm Rounds This Week With Strong Winds and Isolated Tornadoes Possible...
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — An unsettled and potentially dangerous week is taking shape across Alabama, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected to push through the state from Monday night through at least Thursday. The northern half of Alabama carries the heaviest rainfall burden — 2 to 3 inches total through Sunday May 3 — while South Alabama sees 1 to 2 inches. The storms are not...
Around 115 artists brought their work to Panoply’s 44th year
Sunday is the last day to experience Panoply Arts Festival this year, and there are plenty of exhibits to see.
48 First Alert Weather: Weekend AM Forecast
48 First Alert Weather Meteorologist Jeff Desnoyers talks about possible heavy rain and strong storms for Monday and Tuesday night.
Huntsville man accused of killing infant to appear in court Tuesday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A man accused of killing a 4-month-old will go before a Madison County judge on Tuesday for an Aniah’s Law hearing. Mickele Kaipolai Ah-Nee is charged with murder in the death of Lotus McKelvey in Huntsville last week. Police said the child had serious traumatic injuries.

















