May ends eighth wettest on record
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — May started dry for the Tennessee Valley, but multiple rounds of heavy rain helped bump up totals. The Tennessee Valley saw monthly rain totals ranging from 5.50 inches to nearly 8.50 inches. Some areas even saw higher amounts thanks to the tropical downpours associated with storms.
Storm damages RVs at Marshall County marina
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - Trees fell on multiple RVs at Little Mountain Marina in Langston, causing damage in Marshall County. At least one person was injured in the storm and has been released from the hospital, according to residents. The damage was visible at the marina park.
Community gathers in prayer for toddler fighting leukemia, infection
DECATUR, Ala. — Community members gathered for a prayer vigil Tuesday evening at the Cross of North Alabama to support a local toddler fighting a rare infection amid his battle with leukemia. The vigil for 2-year-old Noah Legg took place at 6:30 p.m. at the 121-foot steel monument located...
Huntsville paramedics urge CPR training before emergency strikes
First responders say knowing what to do in the first few minutes of a cardiac emergency can make all the difference. This week is National CPR and AED Awareness Week. HEMSI says when someone goes into cardiac arrest, the actions taken before first responders arrive can be critical. Starting CPR right away can help keep
North Alabama gas prices as of June 2: How Huntsville, Decatur, and Florence compare...
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As gas prices continue to fluctuate, the national average for regular gasoline is $4.29 per gallon, with mid-grade fuel at $4.79 and premium prices reaching $5.17, according to AAA. National Average Gas Prices (Current vs. Week Ago) Regular: $4.29 | $4.49. Mid-Grade: $4.79 | $4.97. Premium:...
Crash involving 18-wheeler slows traffic along I-565
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A crash involving an 18-wheeler slowed traffic to a crawl in Huntsville Monday afternoon. HEMSI spokesperson Don Webster said the crash happened just after 3 p.m. near Jordan Lane Monday. The female driver of the semi truck was injured and taken to Huntsville Hospital Trauma Services. The pati
When you strengthen the caregiver, you strengthen Alabama’s veterans: op-ed
From Mobile to Huntsville, Alabama is built on the families who answered the call to serve this nation and the families who carried the weight when those service members came home. I am one of those families. When my husband Andy was first diagnosed with service-connected ALS, a friend told...
L3Harris’ communications division pulls in $495 million Pentagon contract
L3Harris’ global communications division secured $495 million contract from the U.S Army, according to a June 1 notice. There is scant detail about the agreement, except that it’s for the “delivery of communication systems and related services.” The deal continues ongoing work, with the latest addition extending it til
Several Limestone Co. homes damaged after strong winds knock trees over
LIMESTONE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - Most of the damage was along Cox road and the streets that branch off of it for Western Limestone County. In fact, three roads were blocked by multiple trees and it took hours for crews to get them fully cleared. Worst for wear is with Riverside Street.
Huntsville leaders iron out details of “TIF 9” district
The City of Huntsville is working to invest in public infrastructure and improvement projects downtown. City leaders ironed out the details of a proposed tax increment financing district (TIF) at a work session Monday night.

















