Caribbean Day showcases culture, food to north Alabama
Caribbean Day returned to Huntsville, showcasing music, food and traditions while raising funds for scholarships.
Huntsville’s $32.4 million Sandra Moon complex in demand weeks before opening: Here’s what’s inside
The city of Huntsville does not have a firm date for the ribbon cutting of the $32.4 million Sandra Moon Community Complex, but it is expected to be held later this month. A grand opening performance at the Performing Arts Center of the 100,568 square-foot complex is planned when that occurs. A community day will follo
Two injured in shooting near a Huntsville mini mart
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Two people are in critical condition following a shooting near Mike’s Mini Mart late Sunday morning. According to Sgt. H. Swopes with the Huntsville Police Department, officers responded to the call around 11:15 a.m. near the corner of Winchester Road and Chancellor Square. Police described th
Madison County Schools acquires 272-acre land for future growth
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Madison County Schools is planning ahead as the county continues to grow. The Madison County Board of Education voted 5-0 to purchase approximately 272 acres in northwest Madison County. The property is in the Toney and Meridianville area, where board members say growth continues to bring...
Huntsville mother’s non-violence message two years after son’s shooting death
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Phillip Fletcher’s mother is marking two years since her 15-year-old son was shot and killed, using a Stop the Violence event to remember him. Phillip’s memorial still stands near Max Luther and the Parkway two years after his death. His mother, Glenda Wesley, says her message has not changed.
Person of interest in Madison homicide investigation arrested
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - A man described as a person of interest in a Madison homicide investigation is in custody. Jail records show 26-year-old Jerryone Patterson was booked into the Madison County Jail just before 10 p.m. on Friday. Earlier this week, Montgomery-area CrimeStoppers said Patterson was wanted for questio
Randolph outlasts Lee-Scott in region opener
Will Simpson caught the decisive touchdown pass and intercepted a pass to preserve the win as Randolph beat Lee-Scott Academy 20-13 on Friday in a Class Double-A Private, Region 2 opener. The host Raiders led the visitors from Auburn 7-6 at halftime at SportsMed Field in Huntsville. Randolph (3-0, 1-0)...
10 Alabama Diners Locals Swear By For An Unforgettable Cheeseburger
In Alabama, ordering a cheeseburger can turn into a surprisingly serous local opinion poll. Ask where to get the best one and you won’t get a neat little answer. You’ll get a name, a story, and probably somebody insisting you’re wrong about the first place you mentioned. That’s exactly what makes these old-school diner
Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest now open for 2027 entries
A great blue heron photographed in Madison gave Christopher Baker first place in the Birds category of the 2026 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest. Baker also took third in the same […] The post Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest now open for 2027 entries appeared first on 256 Today .
Huntsville Hospital’s new Kids Care ambulance is bringing ‘ICU on Wheels’ to North Alabama’s...
When a premature baby is born in a small community hospital or a teenager faces a sudden medical crisis far from city limits, every second matters—and the nearest advanced care […] The post Huntsville Hospital’s new Kids Care ambulance is bringing ‘ICU on Wheels’ to North Alabama’s children appeared first on 256 Today
