Apache helicopter lands near Arab after mid-flight issue
MARSHALL CO., Ala. (WAFF) - An Army AH-64 Apache helicopter made a precautionary landing in a field in Marshall County near the town of Arab during a routine flight after experimental test pilots identified a potential maintenance issue, according to a statement from the U.S. Army Redstone Test Center. The...
Hegseth order on personal firearms expected to have limited impact at Redstone Arsenal
A new directive from Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth allowing service members to request permission to carry privately owned firearms on military installations is not expected to significantly impact […] The post Hegseth order on personal firearms expected to have limited impact at Redstone Arsenal appeared...
Eyes turn again to Memphis in investigation into Ronald Dumas Jr.’s disappearance
It’s been more than 450 days since realtor and father of three Ronald Dumas Jr. was last seen, but his family and friends are not giving up the search.
Remains may bring closure to missing Alabama man’s family
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Possible human remains found in the Hickory Hill neighborhood in Memphis may be linked to the case of a missing realtor from Alabama. A representative for the Dumas family told WREG the family is hopeful that this discovery could help move this case forward. “What exactly was found? Is there any...
Alabama is home to the world’s largest rocket plant: It was key in sending...
The United Launch Alliance plant in Decatur played a major role in launching the Artemis II astronauts into space on Wednesday. Workers at the 2.2 million-square foot facility – the largest rocket plant in the world – built the Space Launch System rocket’s upper stage called the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage...
48 SOUNDING THE ALARM: America’s firetruck crisis
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Fire departments across the country are facing a crisis as the price of new fire trucks has nearly doubled since 2020 and delivery times have more than tripled. East Limestone Volunteer Fire Department acquired a 2004 Pierce Dash fire truck about a year ago for $105,000....
$50M Lewter District project takes shape downtown
Developers are preparing to cut the ribbon on the 1.5-acre Lewter District in Huntsville. Why it matters: An effort that began with repurposing the historic Lewter Hardware building is now aiming to establish a mixed-use area downtown. Catch up quick: Developed by Emergent Properties and RNGD, the $50 million...
CHS closes sale of Alabama hospital
Community Health Systems has closed the sale of another hospital as the for-profit health system makes progress paying down its debt. On Wednesday, nonprofit Huntsville Hospital Health System acquired Huntsville, Alabama-based Crestwood Medical Center from CHS for $459 million. The purchase price is higher than the...
Spring job fair in Huntsville connects job seekers with employers
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - A spring job fair connecting job seekers with local employers is set for April 7 at First Baptist Church in Huntsville. The ReLaunch Job Fair will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Job seekers should use Entrance #7 on Saint Clair Avenue, across from the library.
New hotel opening in popular north Alabama development
Private direct commercial real estate lender Forman Capital has closed on a $20.5 million bridge loan that will enable opening of Hotel Indigo,. Hotel Indigo is a newly completed 112-key boutique hotel located at 940 N. Nunnuhsae Park Drive NW in Huntsville. The short-term loan refinances a construction loan that...

















