UPDATE: Woman taken to hospital after wreck on Hughes Road in Madison
A woman was taken to Huntsville Hospital Thursday after a wreck with entrapment in Madison, according to Don Webster with HEMSI. The wreck happened at the intersection of Hughes Road and Colonial Way. First responders received the call about 12:09 p.m. Madison police say Hughes Road southbound from Will Halsey...
One in custody following deadly shooting in Arab
The Arab Police Department says they are investigating a deadly shooting that happened on Feb. 17. Police say they responded just before 2 p.m. on Feb. 17 to a home on the 600 block of Look Out Drive in Arab. Officers say when they got to the scene, they found a 76-year-old man with a gunshot wound. The victim was...
Randolph School closes amid financial extortion investigation
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Randolph School dismissed students early Thursday to review a safety concern related to a financial extortion scam targeting a faculty member. According to an email sent to parents, the school first became aware of the activity on Feb. 13 and immediately reported it to law enforcement. A faculty...
Space Command offers bonuses for relocation to Huntsville HQ
AURORA, Colorado — U.S. Space Command will offer significant relocation bonuses to civilian employees who agree to move when the headquarters transfers to Huntsville, the command's top general announced at a symposium this week in Colorado. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, the Space Command commander, told reporters at AFA's...
Three people arrested in Limestone County after search warrant served at Athens home
The Limestone County Sheriff's Office says three people were arrested last week on marijuana and other charges after a search at a home in Athens.
Students taken to hospital for evaluation after school bus incident in Huntsville
Multiple students were taken to the hospital Thursday after a school bus incident in Huntsville, according to Don Webster with HEMSI. According to Huntsville City Schools, a school bus serving Jones Valley Elementary School was involved in a traffic-related incident on Drake Avenue Thursday afternoon when the bus...
Huntsville-area Crimestoppers seeks public’s help catching ‘bicycle bandit’ in business burglary
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Police are looking for another handful of suspects. One in particular called the “bicycle bandit.”. This week, authorities are looking for a suspected burglar. They say a man broke into a business and took off with cash. On February 4, Huntsville police say this guy...
School choice costs Huntsville, Madison, Madison County schools $100 million, leaders say
Huntsville, Madison City and Madison County schools could lose up to $250 million under Alabama’s Choose Act, leaders said Tuesday. Education leaders joined together Tuesday at the State of Schools in North Alabama, focusing on the accomplishments – and challenges – of the three systems. The main...
The Spaghetti At This Alabama Restaurant Is So Good, You’ll Dream About It All...
In a world of culinary smoke and mirrors, Francesco’s Italian Restaurant in Decatur stands as a beacon of no-nonsense deliciousness that makes you wonder why anyone would complicate good food. You know that feeling when you bite into something so perfect that your eyes involuntarily close and the world...
People Drive From All Over Alabama To Eat At This Legendary Burger Joint
In Athens, Alabama, there’s a burger sanctuary where time stands still, prices remain reasonable, and the patties are so legendary they’ve inspired multi-generation pilgrimages across county lines. Let me tell you something about burgers in Alabama – they’re not just food, they’re practically a religion.

















