Human trafficking defendant to remain jailed; rape defendant granted $100K bond
In two separate hearings in Morgan County Circuit Court, one man charged with human trafficking was ordered held without bond, while another facing a rape charge was granted a $100,000 bond Nov. 10. Danville resident Raul Ledesma Aleman, 47, appeared in court last week for an Aniah’s Law hearing, which...
Morgan County driver leads deputies on ‘high-speed’ chase while trying to dodge ticket
MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — A police chase has led to a man facing multiple charges in Morgan County. On Tuesday, November 11, Morgan County deputies noticed a red Ford Fusion that was leaving a Cotaco Pure gas station and saw that the tag on the vehicle did not have a current registration sticker. After […]
Alabama’s Big 10 mayors push to expand Aniah’s Law by 2026
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The mayors of Alabama’s ten largest cities have issued a unified plea to voters, calling for an expansion of the state’s bail reform measures known as "Aniah’s Law" following a recent tragedy that exposed a gap in the legal system. In a joint...
Huntsville Steps Up: City, Faith Leaders, and Neighbors Unite to Support Families During Shutdown
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As the federal government shutdown stretched into its sixth week, the City of Huntsville proved how once again why it’s known for resilience, resourcefulness, and community spirit. Mayor Tommy Battle and city officials praised the outpouring of local support last week’s Huntsville City Council...
Triana’s new gas station plan sparks community backlash
A petition against the gas station has been initiated, with residents planning to voice concerns at town council meetings.
Agencies respond to rollover crash with entrapment, ejection in Lacey’s Spring
LACEYS SPRING, Ala. (WHNT) — Multiple agencies have responded to a rollover crash that happened in Laceys Spring early Wednesday morning. Morgan County Deputies, along with firefighters and EMS, responded to the crash along Highway 231 NB near Apple Grove Road in Lacey’s Spring. MCSO says that the crash involved an...
Popular wings restaurant opening north Alabama location
Popular wings restaurant Jefferson’s will be opening on Main Street in downtown Hartselle on Wednesday. The restaurant – the third of the franchise in the Huntsville area – will open its doors in the previous home of Moe’s Original BBQ at 200 Main Street West. Jefferson’s has locations in Hampton Cove and New Market.
Madewell now open at Bridge Street
Fashionistas, rejoice with me: Madewell is officially OPEN at Bridge Street, first opening its doors at 10AM on November 12 just in time for the holidays. This is Alabama’s second Madewell location, with the first at the Summit in Birmingham. News of the opening was first shared in July, alongside other retail giants...
Don’t want to cook Thanksgiving dinner? Try these local options
Thanksgiving is coming up, and let’s face it, sometimes preparing a huge Thanksgiving dinner for a group is a daunting task. So, why not let someone else prepare the meal?. We have several options for you—whether you want to dine out or pick up your Thanksgiving meal—throughout the Huntsville area:
‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ Returns with New Episodes and First-Ever Holiday Specials
*OWN’s hit unscripted series “Love & Marriage: Huntsville” is back with new episodes beginning Saturday, November 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. The show continues to follow the lives of longtime friends and frenemies with strong personalities in Huntsville, Alabama, including Maurice and Kimmi Scott, Marsau and LaTisha...
