Huntsville man charged with murder following officer-involved shooting in April
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A 20-year-old Huntsville man has been charged with murder in connection with a domestic violence death. Jon Savion Clemons was released from treatment and booked into the Madison County Jail on a charge of homicide-murder-domestic violence. The Huntsville Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit
Meet the candidates for Madison County District 8 State Board of Education
On May 19, residents of Madison County District 8 will get the opportunity to vote for their next State Board of Education representative.
Redstone Federal surprises Huntsville shoppers with free groceries for 75th anniversary
At the Food City on Governors Drive, shoppers got an unexpected gift when the credit union picked up their grocery bills, no questions asked.
Substitute teacher removed from Austin High after weapon detection finds firearm
DECATUR, Ala. — A substitute teacher was removed from Austin High School on Tuesday after the school’s weapon detection system was triggered and a firearm was found during a search of the substitute’s belongings. According to Decatur City Schools, the alert happened just before the start of...
Fire damages Arab apartment complex, no injuries reported
ARAB, Ala. — Firefighters responded to an apartment fire Monday morning at Brandywine Apartments. The Arab Fire Department said crews were dispatched at approximately 11:20 a.m. and arrived to find heavy smoke coming from a second-floor unit. Mutual aid was called in from several agencies, including 4-C Volunteer Fire.
Teen survives lightning strike
A 19-year-old who was struck by lightning while fishing was back in the same spot just 24 hours later. (KFDM, BEECH GROVE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT., CNN)
Gov. Ivey to deliver Alabama Update in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Gov. Ivey will address North Alabama business leaders this week during a sold-out luncheon in Huntsville, offering an update on state issues and marking her final appearance at the annual event as governor. The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber will host the 2026 Alabama Update on Wednesday at...
New Decatur traffic initiative cracks down on speeding, reckless driving
The Decatur Police Department is launching a new traffic safety initiative to reduce speeding and dangerous driving across the city. "Operation Slow and Steady" starts Friday, according to Chief Torry Mack. The city has recorded 865 traffic accidents so far this year, plus 239 private property accidents, which breaks d
Huntsville restaurant closes last location: ‘My heart is so heavy’
Before becoming a restauranteur, Tom Brown had already lived a few other lives. As he put it in our 2020 interview, “A lot of everything. I had an air ambulance charter business back in California. Did real estate for over 20 years.” As a teenager, Brown worked in restaurants in Texas and later as an adult did so in Mi
After School Bash returns to Huntsville to support teachers
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - A summer event aimed at supporting local teachers and stocking classrooms with supplies returns to Big Spring Park on June 6. The After School Bash, hosted by the Huntsville Police Department, Huntsville Parks & Recreation and Free 2 Teach, runs from 4-8 p.m. and features bounce houses, public safety

















