Huntsville families gather to honor children lost to gun violence
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Families from across North Alabama gathered Sunday at the Richard Showers Center to honor children lost to gun violence, sharing a meal and fellowship with others who understand their loss. The event was organized by Donna Howell, who said she founded the gathering after losing her...
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints breaks ground on North Alabama temple
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - Church leaders from across the country gathered Sunday for a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on a new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in North Alabama. The temple will be located at the intersection of Gillespie and Browns Ferry Road in...
WWII, Korean War veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Arthur Hullett, a veteran who served in World War II and the Korean War, celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends.
Limestone prison getting higher end meal options for inmates, staff
Alabama prisons are expanding the iCare Fresh meal program, allowing eligible inmates at Limestone and other facilities to receive meals.
New Mexico Teacher of the Year Takes Learning to New Heights at Space Camp
New Mexico’s 2026 Teacher of the Year Nancy Orta recently traded the classroom for simulated space missions, rocket launches and engineering challenges during a trip to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. The Las Cruces Public Schools educator joined members of the 2026 National Teachers of the Year cohort for...
11,000 people attended space and missile event: That’s why VBC needs to expand, Huntsville...
More than 11,000 people attended the 29th Space & Missile Defense Symposium last week, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Batte told the City Council on Thursday. And city officials are using it as an example of why the tax increment financing district is needed downtown to fund the $200 million Von Braun Center expansion, where t
Heat Advisory Extended Through Monday for North Alabama and Southern Middle Tennessee
The National Weather Service in Huntsville has extended a Heat Advisory through 7 p.m. Monday for northern Alabama, including the Stevenson and Fort Payne areas. Forecasters say temperatures will reach the mid to upper 90s, with heat index values between 100 and 110 degrees possible. Residents are encouraged to stay...
Crews rush to north Huntsville fire
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Fire and Rescue crews rushed to the scene of a fire at what appears to be a mechanic’s shop or salvage yard Sunday evening. The fire was contained to an outbuilding on the property. The 911 call went out around 6:45 p.m. for smoke...
Woodland Art Fair returns for 50th year with food, music and 200+ artists
Woodland Art Fair returns for 50th year with food, music and 200+ artists.
Woman speaks out after man allegedly recorded up her dress at children’s clothing store
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - A woman is speaking out after police arrested a man accused of trying to photograph and record video up her dress while she shopped at a children’s clothing store. Madison police arrested James Coffey earlier this week following the incident, which occurred around 11 a.m....
