Crowds line up as IKEA opens first Alabama store in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Excited shoppers lined up early Wednesday morning as IKEA opened its first Alabama location at the University Place Shopping Center. By 7:30 a.m., a large assembly of people was already waiting to get a first look inside the Swedish retailer’s Huntsville store. Inside, visitors can...
QB WHISPERER: Josh Heupel MUST DEVELOP Five-Star QB Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre for Vols
Eric Cain of Locked on Vols joins Brian Smith of Locked on The Poral to break down the big offseason for Josh Heupel in terms of the quarterback battle.
Front Row construction set to open in the summer
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - If you’ve driven down Clinton Avenue lately, you’ve probably noticed two large buildings under construction. That’s phase one of the Front Row development project, and it’s designed to transform downtown Huntsville. The project will include luxury apartments, retail shops, office space, and...
Shelter-in-place order lifted on UAH campus
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A shelter-in-place order on the campus of UAH has been lifted Tuesday night. According to UAH officials, a police emergency began on University Drive north of campus. Officials say the situation then later spilled onto campus. Huntsville Police and K9 units responded to the situation....
Huntsville fundraiser: Enjoy chili and gumbo for a good cause
Proceeds from the event will go toward supporting various church programs.
3 arrested in Athens on weapons, drug charges
Three people face charges after a drug bust in Athens. The Limestone County Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at a home in Athens on Feb. 19. During the search, investigators say they found marijuana, multiple firearms, and a Glock conversion device to convert a semi-automatic pistol into a fully automatic...
GoFundMe launched to help cover end-of-life expenses for Huntsville musician Microwave Dave
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help cover end-of-life expenses for legendary Huntsville musician Dave Gallaher, better known as Microwave Dave, who died earlier this month. The fundraiser was organized by Rick Godfrey, bassist in Gallaher’s band, Microwave Dave and the Nukes. Godfrey said...
Alabama’s first workforce housing project breaks ground in Limestone County
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. — A new housing development in Limestone County broke ground Friday, becoming the first in Alabama to utilize the state's Workforce Housing Tax Credit. The Grove at South Jefferson will be located between Tanner and Athens once completed. The development is designed to help younger families...
Huntsville’s northern bypass will have a new but familiar name
It was smooth sailing for two of Huntsville’s most high-profile developments before the Planning Commission on Tuesday night. The Village of Providence type-Westmoore Landing and the $240 million North Village Town Center made their first appearances before the Commission. Both received initial lot approval allowing...
McCutcheon presides over final Madison Co. Commission meeting before retirement
Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon presided over his final commission meeting on Wednesday before his upcoming retirement.
