New 335-acre waterfowl sanctuary coming to north Alabama
Waterfowl in the north Alabama area will soon a space of their own. The Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur is creating a waterfowl sanctuary during the winter migration. The new 335-acre waterfowl sanctuary is designed to provide a peaceful and protected space for thousands of wintering geese, ducks, cranes, a
Fortune 500 company with thousands of Alabama workers secures $112 million submarine torpedo contract
On Thursday, the Pentagon announced that Science Applications International Corp., or SAIC, will work on its submarine-launched torpedoes for $112 million. SIAC, a Fortune 500 company employing at least 2,700 people in Huntsville, will produce, supply spares for and repair components of the Navy’s MK 48 MOD 7 Heavyweig
Focus on Faith: Triplets defy grim prognosis, graduate from Oakwood University after mother’s prayer
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Martine Morency was pregnant with triplets when her doctor urged her to reduce the pregnancy. “The doctor told us that a triplet’s pregnancy doesn’t usually come to fruition. And there was a high likelihood that it would be twins, and so they recommended that we do a fetal reduction, and we sa
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria opens at Clift Farm, bringing coal-fired Brooklyn pizza to Madison
Brooklyn pizza has landed at Clift Farm in Madison. Grimaldi’s Pizzeria officially opened its newest location at 461 John Henry Way in Madison, marking the brand’s third Alabama restaurant and […] The post Grimaldi’s Pizzeria opens at Clift Farm, bringing coal-fired Brooklyn pizza to Madison appeared first on 256 To
Downtown Decatur welcomes new retail store focused on vintage goods and home décor
DECATUR, Ala. — The Vintage Rose officially opened its doors Friday in downtown Decatur following a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the shop’s arrival on 2nd Avenue SE. The new business offers a curated selection of vintage items, home décor, luxury florals, cut flowers and supplies for furniture refinishing...
Tornado Warning CANCELLED for Madison County
UPDATE: The Tornado Warning has since been cancelled. The National Weather Service in Huntsville Alabama has issued a Tornado Warning for Northwestern Madison County in north central Alabama until 12:45 p.m. Friday. At 1154 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Huntsville Interna
Redstone Arsenal addresses the booms rattling Huntsville: ‘Rest assured’
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Tens of thousands of residents across the Tennessee Valley have experienced powerful shockwaves and heard massive detonations this week — some strong enough to shake buildings. "If you live or work near Redstone Arsenal, you've probably heard some pretty intense sounds lately and wondered what's...
Decatur three weeks away from Rock the South festival with expanded venue
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - City officials and law enforcement are preparing for one of the biggest events Decatur has ever seen. Riley Green, Jason Aldean and Zach Top will headline the festival June 11-13 at an outdoor venue along Gordon Terry Parkway and Highway 24. The 150-acre site is almost twice the usable size of th
Alabama utility sues 3M and other chemical companies over ‘forever chemicals’ in river water
"We will have to make some upgrades to our system, likely, and it's not fair for that to be on the backs of our customers."
MRI technology helping Athens patients receive faster care
Patients with pacemakers and implantable defibrillators have historically faced major challenges when trying to receive an MRI because the magnetic fields used during scans can interfere with certain heart devices. Now, Athens-Limestone Hospital says new remote technology is helping reduce those delays while expanding

















