New parking lot in the works near Von Braun Center
Parking downtown has become increasingly difficult in recent years, so the City of Huntsville voted to approve a contract to build a surface parking lot near the Von Braun Center. The contract was awarded to Grayson Carter & Son Contracting. Read more below, and make sure to subscribe to our...
Food bank served 1,100 families in Huntsville in one day during government shutdown
The Food Bank of North Alabama distributed food to more than 1,100 families in the Huntsville area in one day during the government shutdown last fall. The food bank distributed food to 955 families at one location in Huntsville on Veterans Day in just four hours, Food Bank CEO Shirley Schofield told the Huntsville...
Limestone County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in trailer, skid steer theft
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance regarding the theft of a trailer and skid steer from Brownferry Road. Lieutenant Jay Stinnett is currently investigating this case. If you recognize the truck or the individuals depicted, contact Lt. Stinnett...
Bray Hopes Streak Continues at NASP Alabama State Championship
When the largest youth archery competition in Alabama, the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Alabama State Championship, kicks off on April 9, the Bray brothers from Decatur will be ready to compete at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl located at 220 Hall St. in Montgomery. About 2,000 student...
Next Question with Tamika: Victoria Bell, Victorious Reentry Program Founder
In this week’s next question, we are highlighting a woman who turned her tragedy into triumph for others, and shining the spotlight on a woman who’s helping men transform their lives.
North Alabama Weather: Strong Winds Today, Hard Freeze Possible by Tuesday Morning
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Huntsville, Alabama – Strong winds sweeping across north Alabama Sunday could make travel difficult before a sharp cold snap threatens a hard freeze early this week. According to the National Weather...
Freeze watch active for North Alabama Monday and Tuesday – temperatures falling to 22
The National Weather Service released a freeze watch at 2:54 a.m. on Sunday valid from Monday 8 p.m. until Tuesday 9 a.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. The weather service describes, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 22...
Decatur City Council to vote on AI-powered recycling upgrades, new baler
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - The city of Decatur is considering upgrades to its recycling facility using AI. At Monday’s city council meeting, the council will be voting on whether to get an AI sorting machine for the recycling center. Councilman Carlton McMasters says it is exactly what it sounds...
Tennessee, Kentucky and Northern Alabama Facing 75 MPH Wind Threat Sunday Night as Powerful...
TENNESSEE — A strong cold front is set to barrel across Tennessee, Kentucky and northern Alabama Sunday night, bringing the threat of damaging wind gusts up to 75 mph within a fast-moving line of storms. Forecasters indicate no major changes to the forecast as of this morning. The primary...
New public dog park ruff-ly ready for North Alabama
A new place for dogs to run, jump and play is headed to Huntsville. The City of Huntsville is building its fifth dog park on Cabela Drive near Research Park. It’s set to be two acres for dogs to roam and enjoy. The city has a $16,700 design contract...
