New food truck ordinance goes into effect in Athens
ATHENS, Ala. — The City of Athens' new food truck ordinance is now in effect. Passed by the Athens City Council in November, the ordinance expands the use of food trucks, setting guidelines for the issuance of mobile food unit decals and clear parameters for where and when food trucks can operate.
Man dies after 3-car crash with 18-wheeler in Morgan County
DECATUR, Ala. — One man has died following a 3-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler in Morgan County, authorities said. Morgan County 911 received a call at 2:50 p.m. on Jan. 6, reporting a crash involving an 18-wheeler, a pickup truck, and a sedan near the area of Alabama 67 and Refuge Headquarters Road.
All-star ‘90s country music concert lineup in Alabama just got bigger
An “All Star Salute to ’90s Country” concert has added more stars to an already celestial lineup. Newly announced acts for the February 5 show at Huntsville, Alabama’s Von Braun Center: Jamey Johnson, Aaron Lewis, Janie Fricke, Forester Sisters, Lee Greenwood, Michael Ray, Aaron Tippin, Terry McBride of McBride & The...
Huntsville Police: Man arrested on gambling charges after SWAT team searches home
A man was arrested on gambling charges after police said a SWAT team carried out a search warrant on 7th Avenue.
Hartselle man ruled competent for trial for child video incident at Walmart
DECATUR, Ala. — A Hartselle man accused of recording video of a child in a bathroom stall in 2023 has been found competent to stand trial following a hearing Monday. Blake Thomas Lorance appeared in Morgan County Circuit Court for a competency hearing before Judge Charles B. Elliott Monday afternoon. The hearing...
Redstone Arsenal warns public of excessive noise from scheduled detonations
Redstone Arsenal officials said that routine operations resulted in louder-than-expected noise levels on Monday.
Morgan Co. man sentenced to over 100 years in 2021 murder, drug trafficking case
MORGAN CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A Morgan County man convicted of killing Frankie Smith in 2021 was sentenced on Tuesday morning. Spencer Harwell was arrested for shooting Smith after an argument at Smith’s business in June 2021. Throughout the trial, Harwell claimed self-defense; he claimed Smith attacked him with...
Sheriff Kevin Turner seeks third term focused on family protection and school safety
MADISON COUNTY, Ala — The current Sheriff of Madison County officially qualified Monday to run for a third term, emphasizing family protection, school safety, and support for law enforcement as top priorities. In announcing the candidacy, Kevin Turner highlighted accomplishments from previous terms and pledged to...
Parents searching for answers after son’s New Year’s Eve disappearance
Dezman Hereford, 21, was last seen in security footage from New Year's Eve getting into a white SUV.
Bonnie Doone apartment complex owners issues extend beyond Athens
News 19 has been reporting on the horrific living conditions at the Bonnie Doone Apartments for months, with no reply from the owners about the conditions.

















