Former Decatur cop accused of murder seeks to reschedule trial
A former Decatur police officer accused of murder is looking to reschedule his trial again.
Suspect turns himself in to Decatur Police after shooting incident leaves man grazed by...
A man turned himself in to the Decatur Police after another man wan was grazed by a bullet during a shooting that happened on Saturday, January 3.
Alabama Court of Civil Appeals says birth centers are subject to state hospital regulations
An Alabama appeals court ruled Friday that the state can license and regulate freestanding birth centers as hospitals. In a unanimous opinion overturning a lower court ruling, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals Judge Terry Moore wrote that birthing centers were hospitals under state law and subject to regulation by the...
Huntsville donates historic railcar to Scottsboro Boys Museum
The City of Huntsville donated a bit of history to an important local museum Thursday night.
Judge sets $300,000 bond for Hartselle man accused in fatal New Year’s Day shooting
A Hartselle man accused of fatally shooting another man inside his home on New Year’s Day was granted a $300,000 bond Thursday after both the defense and prosecution told a judge the defendant suffers from alcoholism, which they said played a role in the incident. Roger Timothy Clayton, 67,...
The Independent at Lowe Mill offers movie lovers a new choice in Huntsville
If you love movies that are off the beaten path, there is a great new option for you to watch in Huntsville.
Alabama Homeowners Alert: Basement Moisture Precautions for January 2026 in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Montgomery
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. January is an important — and often underestimated — time for basement and below-grade moisture concerns across Alabama. While winters are generally milder than in northern states, seasonal rain, humidity,...
Decatur city officials work to make the beltline safer
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - We’re on your side, looking into intersections some drivers call dangerous in Decatur. City leaders told 48 they are gearing up to make improvements to three busy Beltline intersections. Officials say the intersections at Eighth Street, Ninth Street and Front Avenue — all on the...
Madison County coroner identifies victim in fatal crash
A person was killed Friday night after a two-vehicle wreck on Sparkman Drive near I-565.
Alabama festival celebrates return of 20,000 cranes, including world’s rarest birds
DECATUR, Ala. — Each winter, tens of thousands of cranes migrate to North Alabama, turning Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge into one of the region's most unique wildlife destinations. This weekend, that migration is being celebrated with the annual Festival of the Cranes. More than 20,000 Sandhill Cranes are...
