Huntsville summit to spotlight AI, automation shaping future of Alabama manufacturing
Industry leaders from across Alabama’s automotive sector will gather in Huntsville next week for a one-day summit focused on how emerging technologies are reshaping modern manufacturing. The Smart Technology for […] The post Huntsville summit to spotlight AI, automation shaping future of Alabama manufacturing appeared first on 256 Today .
1 dead, 1 injured in overnight Huntsville wreck
A car crash in Huntsville early Sunday left one person dead and another in the hospital.
Huntsville firefighter attacked while responding to Sunday morning fire
A person was arrested Sunday morning after setting a fire and attacking a firefighter at an apartment complex in Huntsville.
Alabama TV news anchor leaving station: ‘I won’t miss that 11 p.m. alarm clock’
WAFF 48 anchor Claudia Peppenhorst announced in a post to Facebook Sunday that she would be leaving the station, and the industry as a whole to spend more time with family. Peppenhorst, who anchors the 48 News Weekend Morning shows, and reports Mon.-Wed. on 48 News Today, said she came to the decision “after a lot of prayer and reflection.”
Huntsville spending $350,000 to explore light rail service to Nashville, Birmingham, Atlanta
Is passenger rail service to Birmingham, Nashville, Atlanta or Chattanooga in Huntsville’s future?. The Huntsville City Council approved a $348,874 contract with DB ECO America to study the possibility. The study will be funded by the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. “With the possible expansion of passenger rail service,...
Alabama A&M Falls in Doubleheader at Bethune-Cookman
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. | Alabama A&M softball battled through a tough doubleheader on the road, falling 3-1 in game one and 12-0 in game two to Bethune-Cookman on Saturday at Sunnyland Park. The Bulldogs showed fight in the opener, keeping things within reach throughout. Bethune-Cookman pushed across single runs in...
Motorcycle crash on Governors Drive leaves two injured; Huntsville police investigate
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Two people suffered significant injuries late Friday night after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Governors Drive, according to police. Officers responded at approximately 10:30 p.m. Friday to the intersection of Governors Drive and Governors Place, where they found both riders injured at the scene. Investigators with...
Active Severe Weather Week Ahead for Alabama With Level 1 and Level 2 Storm...
ALABAMA — An active and complex weather pattern is building across Alabama heading into the week ahead, with two separate rounds of storms expected to impact the state beginning Monday night and continuing through Tuesday. While today remains mostly warm and dry across most of Alabama, forecasters are urging residents to stay informed as storm chances ramp up significantly over the next 48 hours.
Laine Pugh’s Saturday Morning Weather Update 4/25/26
It is finally the weekend, but rain gear may be needed for the first half of it. Next week will bring more unsettled conditions, with several rounds of rain and storms expected.
48 First Alert Weather: Weekend AM Forecast
48 First Alert Weather Meteorologist Jeff Desnoyers gives the latest on Saturday's possible isolated storms.

















