Madison City Schools names superintendent
Madison City Schools has a new superintendent following the retirement of Ed Nichols, and it's a familiar face within the system.
The lasting harmonies of vocal group Take 6
For 50 years, faith, friendship and fun have fueled the musical journey of award-winning a cappella group Take 6.
SWAT returns to Meridianville neighborhood for third time in over a week
MERIDIANVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - SWAT teams returned to the Bermuda Lakes Subdivision in Meridianville Tuesday morning, marking the third such response to the neighborhood in just over a week, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office told 48 News the activity is part of an ongoing...
Home Depot and Target to begin construction in $240million, 500,000-square-foot shopping center
A 500,000-SQUARE-FOOT shopping center development will soon see the arrival Target and The Home Depot. While Target and The Home Depot announce their own individual store openings, city officials tease that “fanfare” over the new mall is “about to start”. Development at the new $240 million...
Huntsville principal dies unexpectedly before first day of school
Huntsville City Schools is mourning Chapman Middle School Principal Donna Peavey, who died unexpectedly before the start of the school year.
Lowe Mill movie theater ‘The Independent’ announces closing
A local indie movie theater has announced plans to close its doors this Fall.
Huntsville’s Civic Engagement Academy opens fall 2026 applications
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The City of Huntsville's Office of Multicultural Affairs is accepting applications for the fall cohort of the Civic Engagement Academy. It is a free program designed to help residents understand how local government works and how they can play an active role in shaping their community. The...
Payments to Huntsville Electric Board member’s consulting firm connected to suspended Jefferson County probate...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - An investigation is detailing payments made from the office of a suspended Jefferson County probate judge to a Huntsville Utility Electric board member’s consulting firm. An investigation from our sister station uncovered Payments Judge Yashiba Blanchard made to Greene Consulting Firm LLC, own
Heavy police presence reported at the Bermuda Lakes neighborhood
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - There is a heavy police and SWAT presence at the Bermuda Lakes neighborhood in Meridianville. Multiple units, including the SWAT team, are at the neighborhood. The cause of this presence has not been released yet, but we have a WAFF 48 news team on the scene.
Chapman Middle School says principal has died
Chapman Middle School has announced that principal Donna Peavy has died.
