Martin Marietta proposes new quarry entrance to ease truck traffic in north Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Martin Marietta is proposing to move the entrance to its rock quarry from Stringfield Road to Blake Bottom Road in an effort to ease truck traffic in north Huntsville. District 1 Councilwoman Michelle Watkins hosted a town hall Thursday night to give residents a chance to...
2 women hospitalized after knife fight in Huntsville, police say
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Two women were hospitalized after an altercation involving a knife in Huntsville, according to the Huntsville Police Department. Officers responded to Grandview Boulevard for a reported fight. While en route, police learned one person may have been injured with a knife. Officers found one woman near...
Two women taken to hospital after knife fight in Huntsville
Two women were taken to the hospital Monday after a knife fight in Huntsville, according to police.
New road project updates for Madison, Morgan + Limestone counties
With traffic becoming perhaps the biggest concern among Huntsville metro residents, any news regarding improvements and expansion to roads is welcome these days. And locals have plenty to be happy about this week, as announcements were recently made by Alabama Department of Transportation and City of Madison officials about road construction progress.
Huntsville fires city employee after guilty plea in $73,225 youth league theft
The City of Huntsville fired an employee Oct. 21, weeks after she pleaded guilty to stealing $73,225 from a youth sports league serving local children and families. Heather Ann Spier, […] The post Huntsville fires city employee after guilty plea in $73,225 youth league theft appeared first on 256 Today .
Huntsville Tesla Cameras Expose Husband’s Lie in Wife’s Death, Jury Says
Savannah Tolbert, 37, was found shot in the back of the head inside her red Tesla in a Huntsville parking lot on Nov. 15, 2022. Her husband, David Tolbert, told investigators he discovered her there after going to sit in the car and watch television, insisting her death was self-inflicted. A Madison County jury didn't buy it — convicting him of capital murder in May 2025 and sending him to prison for life without parole.
$9.4 million building permit for UAB Hospital expansion + more new high-dollar projects
Fifteen new building permits were issued this past week across Alabama for construction projects exceeding $1 million. These permits were for projects primarily in the Huntsville and Birmingham metros. A $9.4 million permit was issued for the ongoing expansion project at UAB Hospital’s North Pavilion. Expansion of UAB Hospital’s...
Mid City Market draws crowd for fall festivities in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Trunk or treats, pumpkin contests and fall festivals took place around the valley this weekend. A large crowd gathered at Mid City Market in Huntsville to enjoy the weather and browse fall-themed items from local vendors. Organizers said this weekend’s Billy Strings show had a positive...
North Alabama Weather: 79° Friday Before Halloween Storm Chances Oct 30
Huntsville temperatures climb to 79 degrees Thursday and Friday before rain chances increase Halloween weekend.
North Alabama Weather Update: Huntsville Near 80° Oct 28-31
Huntsville temperatures climb toward 80 degrees as dry weather continues into Halloween.

















