Escaped Morgan County work-release inmate recaptured
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - A Decatur work-release inmate who walked away from a job site on Friday has been located and taken back into custody, according to Morgan County Sheriff’s Office officials. Authorities posted a photo of 56-year-old Derrick Dewayne Brown being taken into custody by investigators and...
Registration for Huntsville’s Male Mentorship Program starts this week
Men looking to have a positive impact on Huntsville's youth have a chance to leave a lasting impact.
Huntsville Police Department accepting applications for fall Citizens Police Academy
The Huntsville Police Department is taking applications for its fall 2026 Citizens Police Academy.
$10M traffic study to examine busy Decatur corridor
The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to conduct a traffic study near U.S. Highway 31 and the Alabama 20 corridor.
Athens 7-year-old sworn in as honorary police officer through Magic Moments program
A 7-year-old Athens boy got to live out his dream this week, sworn in as an honorary officer with the Athens Police Department through the Magic Moments program. Jace Dennis, […] The post Athens 7-year-old sworn in as honorary police officer through Magic Moments program appeared first on 256 Today .
More thunderstorms today. Rain chance continues Monday and Tuesday.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Another First Alert Day for thunderstorms this afternoon. After a few showers and storms in the morning, there will be a higher concern for strong storms during the afternoon and evening. Strong winds will be the highest concern. Not as hot today, but still very humid. High temps in the 80s. T
Local groups host back-to-school giveaway at Optimist Park in Huntsville
Local groups came together in Huntsville on Saturday to host a back-to-school giveaway at Optimist Park.
Waterfront boat ramp at Lake Guntersville temporarily closing for renovations
The ramp will be closed while improvements are made to the facility.
Person charged with 4 counts of attempted homicide after shooting in Fayetteville
FAYETTEVILLE, Tenn. (WAFF) - A person was charged with four counts of attempted criminal homicide following a shots-fired call on 2nd Avenue in Fayetteville on July 6, according to Fayetteville Police Department officials. Officers responded to the call and discovered multiple shell casings and evidence of gunfire that
Huntsville store burglarized 2 nights in a row, owner says
A Huntsville business is picking up the pieces after the owner says burglars hit the store on back-to-back nights.
