View from the Top: Huntsville’s secret? We work together, as a team, on everything
View from the Top is an opinion column exploring all things Huntsville. It is coordinated by Doug Martinson. Today’s Guest Columnist is Michael Kirkpatrick. Michael is a longtime resident of Huntsville who, with his father, who moved to Huntsville from the Free State of Winston County and helped with the growth of...
7 most congested roads in Huntsville and how bad they are
Traffic is one of the main concerns for Huntsville residents as the city grows in size and population. The city has grown 15% since 2020 and added approximately 18 people per day. One of the major signs of Huntsville’s growth is traffic congestion. The roads can feel especially congested...
Huntsville man charged with attempted murder shot at residents on apartment balcony, police say
A Huntsville man is facing two counts of attempted murder after shooting at people who were on an apartment balcony.
Lawsuit alleges Huntsville doctor demanded female staff shave his thighs and calves – then...
A new Madison County lawsuit makes jaw-dropping allegations against a Huntsville physician and two healthcare businesses, including claims that two female employees were repeatedly required to shave the doctor’s thighs […] The post Lawsuit alleges Huntsville doctor demanded female staff shave his thighs and calves –...
North Alabama gas prices as of January 12: How Huntsville, Decatur, and Florence compare...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As gas prices continue to fluctuate, the national average for regular gasoline is $2.80 per gallon, with mid-grade fuel at $3.28 and premium prices reaching $3.65, according to AAA. In Alabama, drivers are paying an average of $2.49 for regular, $2.95 for mid-grade, and $3.34 for...
Huntsville Fire & Rescue responds to house fire
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Fire & Rescue has multiple units on the scene of a house fire. The fire happened Saturday afternoon at around 3:30 p.m. at 4700 Cavett Drive NW. When first responders arrived, flames and smoke were coming from the house. First responders at the scene told...
One injured following multi-vehicle crash on I-565 in Madison
One person was injured following a crash that happened along I-565 in Madison on Monday.
Endangered whooping cranes call Wheeler Wildlife Refuge home for winter
This area is one of the few places in America where the whooping crane can be seen.
NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center demolishes two historic structures
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center demolished two historic test stands on Saturday morning. The Propulsion and Structural Test Facility and the Dynamic Test Facility were removed with coordinated implosions. Officials said the demolitions are part of a larger project that began in 2022 and...
Madison City Council to vote on Costco annexation that would raise sales tax
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Madison City leaders will discuss Monday on whether to annex the 23-acre property that contains the Costco on Highway 72. This decision would change which government collects property taxes and raises the sales tax customers pay at the store. The Costco has been open for more...
