Huntsville school zones back in effect Wednesday, police warn heavy fines
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - As a new school year begins, the flashing yellow lights of school zones are turning back on across Huntsville. Local police have a clear warning for drivers: slow down, put down your phones, or expect a fine. Huntsville Police and school safety patrol aides are officially...
Woman files lawsuit against Madison County Sheriff’s Office, deputy for deadly June crash
A woman who was injured in a crash on Highway 53 in June is suing the Madison County Sheriff's Office and the deputy who hit her, killing one of her passengers.
Huntsville High School seniors paint parking spots ahead of new school year
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville High School seniors decorated their parking spots Monday evening despite rainy weather, painting names, game characters and other designs in their assigned spaces. Students also posed with a back-to-school photo frame and took pictures with one another. The first day of school for H
The U.S, Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama
A scale replica of the Cupola Observation module located the International Space Station exhibit at the U.S, Space and Rocket Center. It gives visitors a sense of what it is like to live on the space station. The Cupola Observation Module features a central circular window surrounded by six trapezoidal...
Alabama river group calls for statewide regulations on water-guzzling data centers
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The concern over data centers drew dozens to Huntsville Monday night. Residents packed out the main library in downtown to learn about the impact data centers can have on the environment. Some data centers use massive amounts of water to cool their servers. Some are concerned...
Huntsville business owner calls for more police presence after deadly parking lot party shooting
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville police are asking anyone with video, photos or information about a deadly weekend shooting to come forward as a local business owner calls for a more permanent police presence along Jordan Lane. Vontrelle Moore, 26, was shot and killed at a gas station and Subway...
Decatur McDonald’s to give away 300 backpacks, supplies ahead of new school year
A Decatur McDonald's is helping local students get ready for the upcoming school year by giving away 300 backpacks and school supplies.
United Communications targets growth in North Alabama
Regional fiber internet provider United Communications marked its expansion into Huntsville on Tuesday, July 28, with a Huntsville/Madison County Chamber-hosted ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to a company release provided to Broadband Communities. Operating since 1947, the Middle Tennessee provider says they’re now
Huntsville TV station’s news, weather app discontinued: Are more changes on the way?
Major changes are underway for two of Huntsville’s television stations. The WAAY 31 News and Weather app was discontinued Monday. And the television’s website link now goes directly to the WAFF 48 news website. Atlanta-based Gray Media, which owns WAFF, purchased WAAY and nine other stations from Allen...
Hoover’s Hero: North Alabama mom turns NICU journey into lifeline for families
Some people change lives without ever seeking the spotlight. For Carrie Young, that journey began more than a decade ago with one of the most difficult experiences a parent can face.

















