Athens residents frustrated by delays in Strain Road infrastructure project
ATHENS, Ala. — A community in Athens that has been asking for infrastructure upgrades for years says its concerns remain unresolved, as flooding issues persist and a long-promised project has gone unnoticed. Residents along Strain Road say they have dealt with consistent flooding for decades, with little relief despite...
Students simulate mass casualty response at Hartselle High
Students shouting directions, victims crying out in pain and emergency responders moving quickly from one patient to the next may have appeared chaotic at first glance. At Hartselle High School, however, the scene last week was part of a carefully designed learning experience aimed at preparing students for real-world medical situations.
Key ruling before Morgan County woman charged in murder-for-hire trial begins
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - A Morgan County woman charged with capital murder in a murder-for-hire plot will stand trial this week. Jaclyn Skuce is accused of paying to have her ex-boyfriend killed in 2020. The victim, Anthony Sheppard, had a child with Skuce and the two had been in a custody battle at the time.
Athens moves to regulate data centers, confining any future facility to industrial park
ATHENS, Ala. — Athens city leaders are getting ahead of the curve on data centers, even as they say the city almost certainly lacks the space to accommodate one. Following weeks of online speculation and hundreds of constituent phone calls to city hall, the Athens City Council voted unanimously to amend the city's zoning ordinance to address how a data center within city limits would...
Axios Live: Alabama bets on widening the talent pipeline
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Leaders across government and industry are racing to expand workforce pathways as north Alabama's growth accelerates beyond its aerospace roots. Why it matters: Huntsville's reputation as "Rocket City" helps attract talent and investment, but long-term expansion depends on diversifying industries and building broader, earlier growth opportunities for young people.
Rounds of severe weather expected over the next two days
Meteorologist Laine Pugh's Monday Midday Weather Forecast 4.27.26. Some severe weather is possible, especially Tuesday evening.
Huntsville Hospital CEO talks expansion plans amid City Council briefing of Crestwood integration
Huntsville Hospital Health System CEO Jeff Samz provided an update on the system’s acquisition of Crestwood Medical Center and revealed plans to expand services at Huntsville Hospital for Women and […] The post Huntsville Hospital CEO talks expansion plans amid City Council briefing of Crestwood integration appeared first on 256 Today .
Frustration grows as Athens sewage, flooding issues persist
Residents near Strain Road in Athens have experienced ongoing flooding and sewage problems for years and express frustration over lack of progress.
Update: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama early Tuesday morning – gusts...
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 4:32 a.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 a.m. for Madison, Jackson and DeKalb counties. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:32 a.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6...
New 1.2 mile paved greenway opens in Huntsville
On Monday, the Land Trust of North Alabama, the City of Huntsville, and representatives from Monte Sano State Park got together to "cut the stick" on a new paved greenway.

















