Dr. Earon Sheats named new principal of Hartselle High School
HARTSELLE, Ala. — Hartselle City Schools has named a new principal of Hartselle High School, Dr. Earon Sheats. Dr. Sheats is filling the role previously held by Bob Young, who was serving as interim principal after Dr. Brad Cooper was named the superintendent of the Guntersville City School System in December.
How This Locally-Owned Hidden Gem Won Hearts in Madison, AL
Tue–Sun: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM & 4:00 PM–9:00 PM | Closed Monday. There’s a building on the east end of Main Street in Madison, Alabama, that spent most of the early 2000s displaying a simple, hopeful sign: “Coming Soon.”. What finally arrived was worth every bit...
City of Decatur sees over 45 percent drop in crime, report shows
The Decatur Police Department announced Monday that overall crime rates have decreased across the city.
Next Question With Tamika: Jessica Payne, Community Free Clinic of Morgan-Decatur County Director
The Community Free Clinic of Morgan-Decatur County is open to more than just patients. It’s open to neighbors in need. In this week’s next question, we are sitting down with the clinic director to reflect on compassion and community.
As months pass, missing man’s family says wait for answers gets harder each day
It's been almost a year since Robert Miller's family last heard from him. They say as each day goes by, the wait for answers gets harder and harder.
Huntsville rescuers warn against ‘duck dumping’ at local parks
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Animal rescuers say people are continuing to abandon pet ducks at local parks, a practice known as “duck dumping.”. At Brahan Spring Park, wild ducks are permanent residents. But sometimes, people leave their pet ducks there. “Duck dumping is really a worldwide thing where people...
‘Life is short, it is a gift’: Friend speaks about Huntsville family killed in...
"Here's what I know about Tony, Leasa, and the kids. They knew where they'd end up. They knew the end of the story," family friend Kyle Collins said.
“Every horse owner’s worst nightmare”: four horses killed in tragic Elkmont crash
ELKMONT, Ala. — A North Alabama community is rallying around a local equine program after a tragic accident claimed the lives of four horses last week. At 4C’s Equine in Elkmont, the loss has been deeply felt. The program, which provides education and essential horse care skills to students, is now leaning on community support after three of their lesson horses and their beloved mascot...
Two people injured, two arrested following stabbing incident in Alabama
ALABAMA — Two people were injured following a stabbing in Madison County, according to authorities. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division responded to the 300 block of Shady Lane after receiving a report of a stabbing. When deputies arrived, they determined that 47-year-old Emanual Samual and 44-year-old Latisha Samual had been involved in […] The post Two people injured, two...
Madison County man faces April 28 felony hearing for hospital escape
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Madison County man whose escape from Huntsville Hospital while in law enforcement custody triggered a massive downtown search is set to appear in court later this month. Jacob Andrew Bastiaans, 42, of Huntsville, is scheduled for a felony examination hearing on April 28 at 11...

















