Madison County Schools opens first new school in more than a decade
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - Madison County School District leaders cut the ribbon Friday on Sparkman Intermediate School, the first new school built in the county in more than a decade. The school will serve hundreds of 4th through 6th grade students in the north Madison County area. It is...
Pedestrian hit on Bob Wallace Avenue in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle on Bob Wallace Avenue near Triana Boulevard in Huntsville Thursday afternoon, prompting a response from police and medics. HEMSI said the call came in at 3:50 p.m. A HEMSI crew transported the pedestrian to Huntsville Hospital Trauma Services. The...
2 arrests made, more expected in Madison County neighborhood shooting
Madison County Sheriff's detectives arrested two men in connection with recent shootings in the Bermuda Lakes neighborhood. The arrests happened Thursday after detectives executed search warrants at a home on the 200 block of Cotton Bayou Drive. The Madison County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division led t
Owens Cross Roads officer-involved shooting investigation turned over to Madison Co. DA
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has turned over its investigation into an Owens Cross Roads officer-involved shooting to the Madison County District Attorney’s Office. The incident occurred when an Owens Cross Roads Police officer responded to a call for service regarding a suspicious vehicle parked in a lot off U.S
Alabama CHOOSE Act sparks concern over public school funding cuts
A Huntsville City Board of Education member says the Choose Act’s funding structure has changed from what state leaders initially promised.
Overnight lane closure planned for Old Madison Pike next week
Drivers should prepare for an overnight lane closure on Old Madison Pike next week as Huntsville Utilities completes work in the area.
AL: Food City Opens New Store in Athens, Its Fifth Store in Huntsville Market,...
Food City recently opened a new 57,000-square-foot store on on Lucas Ferry Road in Athens, Alabama, which is employing 180. The location is the fifth of six stores the grocer has planned for the Huntsville market. The store will serve residents of Athens and Limestone County. “Our first four Huntsville...
DeKalb County child molestation suspect captured in Alabama
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A DeKalb County fugitive wanted on a child molestation charge was captured in Alabama on Thursday during a joint law enforcement operation. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Criminal Process Fugitive Unit and the U.S. Marshals Service tracked down Robert L. Junior in Toney, Alabama. Investigators
Jobs in Huntsville Beyond Redstone Arsenal: Opportunities for Spouses
Huntsville for Space Command or other opportunities at Redstone Arsenal, one question comes up early in the relocation process:. "What career opportunities are available for my spouse?" The answer is one of Huntsville's greatest strengths. While Redstone Arsenal serves as the economic engine of the region, Huntsville h
Splish Splash Bash brings summer fun to Huntsville splash pad
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Families looking for a way to cool off from the summer heat can enjoy an afternoon of fun at Huntsville’s Splish Splash Bash. The event will be held Friday, July 24, from 1-3 p.m. at the Everybody Can Play Splash Pad at Brahan Spring Park as part of Park and Recreation Month.
