Huntsville AL

One community warns drivers to be careful along Wilson Dam Rd. and River Rd. because of a wild turkey they have grown to love.

The Hartselle police chief spoke out after one of the city’s best-known cases in recent memory entered the national spotlight by being featured on CBS’s 48 Hours.

A new A.C.C.E.S.S. program will provide free, confidential mental health counseling for Tuscaloosa City and County students thanks to a $50K investment.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – No injuries were reported after a fire on Cavett Drive NW on Saturday, according to Huntsville fire officials. By the time crews were on scene, residents of the home had already gotten out. A dog was also taken out. The home suffered a lot of smoke damage, fire officials said, and […]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Police are looking for the person who fired shots into an apartment Saturday night. The 911 call went out just before 9:30 p.m. on Utica Place. That’s just off Old Madison Pike east of Research Park. A Huntsville Police sergeant on the scene told...

In 1931, Jackson County Sheriff Matt Wann stood in front of the jail as a large lynch mob demanded that he turn over the nine black teenage prisoners for lynching.

Alabama may be known for sweet tea and Southern hospitality but the state’s history is packed with surprising firsts record holders and nationally significant moments. From space exploration to wildlife conservation Alabama’s impact reaches far beyond its borders. Here are seven facts about Alabama that may surprise...

Dr. Mae Jemison, renowned for breaking barriers as the first African American woman in space, was born on October 17, 1956, in Decatur, Alabama. Growing up in Chicago, Illinois, Mae displayed an early interest in science and the arts. Encouraged by supportive parents, she pursued an education that combined her...

A long-sought veterans cemetery in North Alabama is moving forward after federal approval of a $13.5 million grant to support construction of a new Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) […] The post Strong secures $13.5M for North Alabama Veterans Cemetery, honoring service close to home appeared first on...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A new indoor pickleball complex is open and ready for you to try in Huntsville!. The Picklr recently opened on University Drive near the Research Park interchange. Think of it the way you would a golf course or bowling alley. The Picklr offers courts, tournaments, leagues,...