Authorities release new details on crash that killed Huntsville Public Works employee
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency released more details about a Tuesday crash that claimed the life of a Huntsville Public Works employee and injured two other city workers. ALEA said the single-vehicle crash happened around 1:30 p.m. on U.S. 231 near Mountain Valley Road. According...
Proposed SNAP cuts could impact Huntsville stores and families
Thousands of Alabama families might soon experience changes to their SNAP benefits with potential federal cuts on the horizon. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) assists low-income individuals in purchasing food, contributing to their nutrition and health. The U.S. House has passed a budget bill...
Hartselle woman killed in head-on collision on Alabama 36
A two-vehicle crash on Wednesday evening claimed the life of a Hartselle woman. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said 51-year-old Paula D. Gray was driving a 2023 Hyundai Sonata when it collided head-on with a pickup truck. The crash occurred at approximately 6:19 p.m. on Alabama 36 near Black...
Woman gives birth on sidewalk just feet outside of birthing center
HILLSBORO, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) — A woman gave birth to her son on a sidewalk just feet away from a birthing center. Mercedes Bolden and her husband were driving to the Alabama Birth Center in Huntsville, Alabama, when her son decided to make an early arrival. “As soon as...
Owner thwarts attempted vehicle theft by jumping through driver’s side window, Florence Police say
An Athens woman is facing a first-degree theft charge after she attempted to steal a vehicle in Florence.
Court docs offer new details on Morgan County jailer accused of promoting prison contraband
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - Court documents have unveiled new details on a former Morgan County jailer arrested for promoting prison contraband. Court records show Kimberly Woodruff is accused of using jail trustees to pass notes and a vape to her brother, who is an inmate in the jail annex.
Fourth of July events in and around north Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - It’s that time of year again!. Several Fourth of July ceremonies are planned across north Alabama this weekend. Click or tap the linls for full details on each event. July 3. July 4. July 4. July 4. 42nd Annual Shoals Spirit of Freedom Celebration -...
Huntsville city employee charged with DUI, sued after accident in work truck
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A lawsuit has been filed claiming Huntsville Landscape Management Department’s Shawn Randall caused serious injuries to a family after a car accident back in February of 2024. The crash report states Randall was headed north on Triana Boulevard, driving his city of Huntsville work truck,...
Education leaders react to DOE withholding $68 million in Alabama school grants
Alabama school officials expected to receive roughly $68 million in federal grants on July 1.
Hartselle Police and coroner’s office respond to shooting, one in custody
The Morgan County Coroner's Office responded to a shooting that happened in Hartselle on Thursday.
