Update: North Alabama placed under a tornado watch until 3 a.m. Monday
At 11:47 p.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service released an updated tornado watch in effect until Monday at 3 a.m. for Cullman, DeKalb, Jackson, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall and Morgan counties.
Freeze Warning issued for North Alabama counties
The National Weather Service in Huntsville (HUN) has upgraded the previous Freeze Watch to a Freeze Warning for several North Alabama counties, including Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan. The warning is in effect from 8:00 PM CDT on March 16...
48 First Alert Weather: Weekend AM Forecast
48 First Alert Weather Meteorologist Jeff Desnoyers talks about sunny, warm conditions on Saturday; Sunday evening, strong, severe storms are expected.
Kennesaw State upsets Sam Houston to reach CUSA championship game
Sixth-seeded Kennesaw State advanced to the Conference USA championship, upsetting second-seeded Sam Houston 79-73 on Friday in the semifinals of the conference tournament at Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama. Down six at halftime, Kennesaw State (20-13) rallied to take lead before a cold spell allowed Sam Houston...
New parking lot in the works near Von Braun Center
Parking downtown has become increasingly difficult in recent years, so the City of Huntsville voted to approve a contract to build a surface parking lot near the Von Braun Center. The contract was awarded to Grayson Carter & Son Contracting. Read more below, and make sure to subscribe to our...
Food bank served 1,100 families in Huntsville in one day during government shutdown
The Food Bank of North Alabama distributed food to more than 1,100 families in the Huntsville area in one day during the government shutdown last fall. The food bank distributed food to 955 families at one location in Huntsville on Veterans Day in just four hours, Food Bank CEO Shirley Schofield told the Huntsville...
Limestone County Sheriff’s Office seeks public’s help in trailer, skid steer theft
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance regarding the theft of a trailer and skid steer from Brownferry Road. Lieutenant Jay Stinnett is currently investigating this case. If you recognize the truck or the individuals depicted, contact Lt. Stinnett...
Bray Hopes Streak Continues at NASP Alabama State Championship
When the largest youth archery competition in Alabama, the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Alabama State Championship, kicks off on April 9, the Bray brothers from Decatur will be ready to compete at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl located at 220 Hall St. in Montgomery. About 2,000 student...
Next Question with Tamika: Victoria Bell, Victorious Reentry Program Founder
In this week’s next question, we are highlighting a woman who turned her tragedy into triumph for others, and shining the spotlight on a woman who’s helping men transform their lives.
North Alabama Weather: Strong Winds Today, Hard Freeze Possible by Tuesday Morning
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Huntsville, Alabama – Strong winds sweeping across north Alabama Sunday could make travel difficult before a sharp cold snap threatens a hard freeze early this week. According to the National Weather...

















