Huntsville Police continuing to ask for information about Ronald Dumas Jr. abduction
The Huntsville Police Department is continuing to ask for help gathering information as it approaches one year since Ronald Dumas Jr.'s abduction.
Parker named director of Athens-Limestone Hospital’s ‘Baby Place’
ATHENS — Bringing more than 25 years of progressive maternal–child health experience, Kacey Parker has been named director of the Labor and Delivery and Mother Baby Unit, referred to as […] The post Parker named director of Athens-Limestone Hospital’s ‘Baby Place’ appeared first on 256 Today .
‘It felt like home’: Members react to Madison Hospital Wellness Center closure
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - Madison Hospital Wellness Center members are not happy after officials announced on Monday that the center is closing. This will be the third wellness center within the Huntsville Hospital system that’s closed in the last two years. The Athens-Limestone Hospital Wellness Center closed in 2023,...
Eli Lilly’s $6 billion boost means new jobs, growth for Huntsville-Limestone County area
Eli Lilly is making a significant investment in the Huntsville-Limestone County area with plans to build a new manufacturing facility. Earlier this week, the pharmaceutical company announced a more than $6 billion investment focused on producing medicines, including oral GLP-1. Construction on the 260-acre site at...
LIST: Warming centers in Huntsville set to open this weekend for upcoming frigid weather
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Dangerously cold weather is expected this weekend, and city and community leaders in Huntsville have announced that warming centers will be available for those in need. Temperatures are expected to drop into the teens on Sunday night and remain below freezing until mid-Monday. Warming...
16-year-old boy arrested in Hazel Green Kia and Hyundai theft cases
HAZEL GREEN — A 16-year-old boy was arrested Wednesday in connection with a series of auto thefts related to a TikTok challenge. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, detectives […] The post 16-year-old boy arrested in Hazel Green Kia and Hyundai theft cases appeared first on 256 Today .
More misconduct issues surface for Huntsville Police Department
The Huntsville Police Department is facing more misconduct issues after WAAY 31 learned of another arrest and termination within the department. WAAY 31 confirmed department leaders terminated Officer Brenden Massex on Dec. 3 due to a personnel issue. Another officer is on administrative duty pending court...
Athens Shoney’s demolition completed
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - After months of back and forth between Shoney’s owners and the city of Athens, the building has come down. In February, the site owners were given less than 30 days to improve the building, or the city promised to demolish it. Inspectors found the building...
North Alabama Medical Cannabis dispensary could open soon
After years of a standstill, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission made strides forward after approving four cannabis dispensary licenses Thursday morning.
Humbug! Weather freezes out Christkindlmarket Huntsville for Sunday
HUNTSVILLE – Apparently the Grinch has formed an alliance with Jack Frost and put a damper on some holiday activities. Because of the frigid temperatures in the forecast for Sunday, […] The post Humbug! Weather freezes out Christkindlmarket Huntsville for Sunday appeared first on 256 Today .

















