Huntsville AL

Richard L. Blanton, Jr. wears his blue uniform proudly in North Alabama, donning it to help educate adults and children about the Civil War. Though, he often gets some strange looks and comments. "The first thing we usually get is aren't you a little far South to be a Union...

As July turns to August, North Alabama’s event calendar is showing no signs of slowing down. The first weekend of the month brings a mix of outdoor concerts, community festivals […] The post 256 Today Roundup: Events across North Alabama this week (July 31-August 7) appeared first on 256 Today .

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A man who pleaded guilty to reckless murder is asking for relief from his sentence. Jacob Stephens drove on the wrong side of the road on 565 back in 2022, hitting two women head-on and killing them. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison. According...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A North Alabama man is facing charges after investigators say he stole Pokémon cards from stores across the region. Joseph Laudano, 31, was arrested early Tuesday morning. Store owners say he allegedly targeted Great Scott’s Collectibles in Huntsville, the Nerd Stop in Hazel Green and other st

A 55-year-old man was arrested for repeatedly punching two people at a bus stop last week, Madison Police announced on Thursday.

Meteorologist Amber Kulick's Thursday Morning Forecast 7/30/26. Out the door this morning temperatures are not as warm in the upper 60s to lower 70s.

Huntsville Animal Services will be participating in National Clear the Shelters Month in August. It is a nationwide effort inviting residents to adopt, foster and support local animal welfare efforts. Throughout the month, Huntsville Animal Services will host patriotic‑themed pet adoption events under its 2026 banner,

Keith Reed spent 28 years with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, balancing long shifts with community outreach.

Huntsville City Schools students will have several changes to the district's dress code when the 2026-2027 school year begins.

With the start of the school year, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is once again launching Zero in the Zone. It is a month-long traffic safety campaign focused on protecting students and safety patrol aides while reducing dangerous driving behaviors in school zones. The initiative runs Aug. 5-31 and will...