This north Alabama city has little room to grow. Yet it’s adding more than...
In 2011, the city of Madison found itself surrounded. Neighboring Huntsville, in its quest to annex much of north Alabama, had claimed land on all sides of the suburban city, effectively cutting Madison off from geographic expansion. Still, Madison continues to find a way. No Alabama city added more total...
Governor Ivey delivers Alabama update in Huntsville
Gov. Kay Ivey spoke to the North Alabama business community in Huntsville, delivering her final Alabama update before leaving office. The governor touched on education, infrastructure, public safety and North Alabama's growth during her remarks. Ivey reflected on her time in office while looking ahead to what she says
Huntsville-area Crimestoppers searching for suspects in Chevron break-in, Walmart purse theft
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - We’re featuring two crimes this week. One happened last month at a gas station. The other happened this month - at a local Walmart. Huntsville police say on April 1, a man came to work at the Chevron on Meridian Street and found the door to the office had been broken into.
2-year-old dies after going missing near Tennessee River in Morgan County
The Morgan County Sheriff's Office says a two-year-old child is dead after falling into the Tennessee River in Valehermoso Springs.
If You’ve Never Hiked This Breathtaking Alabama Mountain Trail, You’re Seriously Missing Out
Some experiences in life are so good that not having them feels like a genuine loss. McKay Hollow Trail in Huntsville, Alabama, falls squarely into that category, offering a breathtaking mountain hiking experience that too many people have never discovered. Think about all the times you’ve scrolled through photos of...
One person arrested following large drug bust in Alabama
ALABAMA — One person was arrested following a traffic stop that led to a drug bust in Owens Cross Roads, according to police. Authorities said officers with the Owens Cross Roads Police Department stopped a vehicle along U.S. 431 around 4 p.m. on May 8 for multiple equipment violations. Police said an officer smelled m
Huntsville considers $45M investment tied to U.S. Space Command
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville City Council will consider a $45 million investment aimed at supporting Redstone Arsenal’s continued expansion and the planned permanent headquarters of U.S. Space Command when it meets May 14. The resolution would authorize Mayor Tommy Battle to move forward with the city’s portion...
Athens-Limestone Hospital expands MRI access for cardiac patients
ATHENS, Ala. — Huntsville Hospital Health System is expanding access to advanced MRI imaging for patients with pacemakers and implantable defibrillators, bringing faster and more convenient diagnostic care to communities across North Alabama. Athens-Limestone Hospital is the latest facility in the system to offer the s
Pentagon awards $828 million contracts to 18 companies; 13 have Huntsville locations
Pentagon announced the award of $827.9 million worth of contracts to 18 companies on May 12. Thirteen of them have either their headquarters in Huntsville or a substantial presence there. Those include eight of the nine companies selected by the U.S. Navy under a $349 million contract to design, develop...
Rock the South moves to new Decatur venue with star-studded lineup
DECATUR, Ala. - Rock The South is returning in June with a lineup featuring Jason Aldean, Riley Green and Zach Top at its new home, The Fields at Decatur. The three-day festival runs June 11-13. Tickets are on sale now at RockTheSouth.com. The lineup also includes Jessie Murph, BigXthaPlug, Brantley...

















