Man held on more than $100K bond in Madison County drug bust
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A cocaine distribution investigation led authorities to arrest a Madison County man after search warrants were executed at three locations on Thursday. Thomas Ryan Qualls, 45, was arrested and charged with drug trafficking and first-degree possession of marijuana. His bonds on those charges to
Huntsville proposes new tax district, approves 1,400 home development
The City of Huntsville has set a date for a public hearing looking at the creation of its newest tax increment financing, or TIF, district, which would include the future Eli Lilly site in Limestone County.
Richmond County chase ends in head-on collision, suspect arrested
A police pursuit in Richmond County ended in a head-on crash Thursday afternoon, leaving two people hospitalized and a suspect in custody, officials said.
Huntsville City Council advances 300-acre mixed-use development in west Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Huntsville City Council is moving forward with plans for a 300-acre mixed-use development off Greenbriar Parkway and Mooresville Road in west Huntsville, an area annexed from Limestone County. The project is expected to be driven in part by demand for housing near the new Eli...
Huntsville leaders eye Northwoods redevelopment as part of University Drive study
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - City leaders are looking at ways to transform Northwoods, Huntsville’s largest public housing development, as part of a broader study of the University Drive corridor. The study will examine housing, retail and office space, affordable housing and improved connections for walking, biking and p
Signal coming to Huntsville’s ‘Useless Overpass’ intersection
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The access road intersection below the Memorial Parkway overpass between Drake Avenue and Airport Road will become a full signalized intersection, Huntsville city officials announced on Thursday. The area is commonly known as “Useless Overpass.” The changes will not affect Memorial Parkway tra
Madison County Courthouse set for demolition after County Commission vote
The Madison County Commission on August 12 voted to demolish the Madison County Courthouse, with plans to build a new courthouse in the same location in downtown Huntsville. Demolition of the current building will likely begin in late 2027. Read more below, and make sure to subscribe to our newsletter...
Madison Fire Station 2 temporarily closed due to maintenance issue
The City of Madison announced on Thursday that Madison Fire Station 2 is temporarily closed due to a maintenance issue.
Huntsville company unveils laser system to counter drone threats
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Huntsville defense company demonstrated an anti-drone laser system this week, offering an up-close look at technology designed to defend against unmanned aerial threats facing both military personnel and civilians. The system, called Firefly, was developed by KBR. Attendees were required to
DR. ED NICHOLS: Madison’s former school district superintendent is taking decades full of life...
Dr. Edwin Nichols may have stepped away from Superintendent of Madison City Schools, but he is not stepping away from community service. Now, he is dedicating the skills and talents he developed after a nearly 40-year career in education to volunteering and as COO of Leadership Greater Huntsville. Community service...

















