Madison puts neglected properties on notice as revitalization push begins
MADISON, Ala. — Five long-vacant buildings near the Wall-Triana Highway exit off Interstate 565 have been reduced to rubble, marking the start of what city officials say will be a sweeping revitalization effort along one of Madison's most-traveled corridors. The demolitions are part of a broader push by the...
I-565 littered with water bottles after truck spill near Wall Triana exit
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Bottleneck traffic took on a whole new meaning Friday. Drivers found themselves in a slippery situation after cases of water bottles fell off a truck. This is on I-565 west, just past the Wall Triana exit. It’s unclear how many bottles of water were spilled, but...
Teen takeover trend raises concerns among local advocates
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A social media trend involving teen takeovers is raising concerns among local anti-violence advocates who say the gatherings are causing problems across the country. Footage compiled by NBC News shows teens fighting, being tackled by police and doing burnouts in busy intersections during these
River City Pride Weekend returns to Decatur with parade, festival and community events
DECATUR, Ala. — A weekend of celebration, community events and connection is coming to Downtown Decatur and Ingalls Harbor as River City Pride Weekend returns June 5 through June 7. The Southeastern Diversity Project is hosting the three day event, which features a parade, festival, 5K and community gathering...
America 250 Committee to announce details of Huntsville’s July 4th celebration
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The City of Huntsville will be announcing its plans for America’s 250th July 4th celebration on Monday. The Huntsville Salutes America’s 250th Committee and the city will hold a news conference on Monday, June 1, to unveil plans for the 2026 July 4th Celebration.
Morgan County holding a celebration of the US’s 250th anniversary on July 2
Morgan County is planning a U.S. semiquincentennial celebration on the Morgan County Courthouse lawn on July 2. “Not many countries, especially free countries, last this long,” said Morgan County Commission Chairman Ray Long. “Two hundred and fifty years is a long time. We still basically have the same form of governme
Highway 72 in Limestone County reopens following wreck
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says there was a multivehicle wreck on U.S. Highway 72 in Limestone County Friday afternoon.
WSMR Getting Charged Up: Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Ready for Use
White Sands Missile Range has completed the installation of several Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to charge up government issued electric vehicles on post. Craig Collins, WSMR Installation Energy Manager, said the charging stations are located outside Building 102 and Building 1530. The charging stations are only
Mobile shower unit coming to Decatur for homeless residents
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Groups are working to provide homeless residents in Decatur with access to hot showers. Hands Across Decatur has arranged for a mobile shower unit to come into the city at least once per month. Shower Up has been a staple in Huntsville for a few years....
Mother speaks out after daughter allegedly groomed by Asbury High School teacher
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. — The mother of a 17-year-old student allegedly groomed by her math teacher at Asbury High School is speaking out about what her daughter has endured following an investigation that closed without criminal charges. A spokesperson for Marshall County Schools said Kyle Rusk, a math teacher and...

















