Huntsville AL

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Huntsville man charged with the murder of his infant daughter has been indicted on charges of murder and aggravated child abuse. Victavious Dennis has remained in the Madison County jail on a million-dollar bond since his arrest in June 2025. Huntsville Police officials said investigators...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The first group of U.S. Space Command personnel has officially arrived in Huntsville. Intelligence analysts from the command’s J-2 directorate relocated on Wednesday to Redstone Arsenal. The team, part of the Joint Intelligence Support Element, provides analytical support for U.S. Space Command operations. Officials said...

Three teenagers have been indicted on capital murder and assault charges after a deadly 2024 shooting on Max Luther Drive.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville Police Department’s DUI Task Force will hold a traffic safety checkpoint Friday, April 17, as part of its ongoing effort to deter impaired driving and reduce crashes across the city. Officials say the checkpoint is part of HPD’s continued focus on roadway safety,...

Lemon & Lavender has that one-of-a-kind, “local gem” kind of feel that is easily noticed by those who’ve stumbled into the shop for the very first time. There is something so unique and special about it, which is why this store stood the test of time through the pandemic and is now positioned as a key retail spot on Main Street Madison...

ALABAMA — As the 2025–2026 school year enters its final weeks, school districts across Alabama have already established their official last day of classes for students, with most schools scheduled to dismiss in mid-to-late May 2026. A review of official school district calendars posted online across Alabama shows several confirmed final days: Other districts across […] The post Multiple schools in Alabama announce...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A corner of downtown Huntsville with a century of history officially began its next chapter Tuesday afternoon. City leaders and developers gathered at 223 Washington Street NE to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the Lewter District, a mixed-use development built on the site of the former Lewter Hardware Company.

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REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. — A congressionally funded construction project 25 years in the making is now underway at Redstone Arsenal. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday morning at the U.S. Army Redstone Test Center for the construction of the Military Systems Electromagnetic Test Support Facility (MSETS). The 28,000 square-foot...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A mother spoke out Tuesday about what she calls a system failure that led to her son facing murder charges. Tindra Hammett spoke at the North Alabama Mental Health Coalition meeting, sharing the story of her son, River Hammett. He is facing murder charges after police say he stabbed another man to death in Marshall County.