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Athens, Madison Police departments accused of protecting their own in alleged drunk driving wreck
Serious allegations have been levied against two North Alabama police departments accused of protecting one of their own. The lawsuits filed on behalf of two young women injured in a November 2023 crash say the man responsible was allowed to leave the scene even though the Madison Police Department officers who responded thought he was drunk.
Happenings in North Alabama the weekend of June 7-9
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This weekend has some events to keep in mind!. Tacos and Tequila 2024 - Happening at the Sand Mountain Amphitheater on June 8 at 6 p.m. Performers include Ludacris, Sean Kingston and Twista. Day for Dads + Car Show - Celebrate Father's Day early with Huntsville...
Volunteers give veteran the ride of a lifetime
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - A group of volunteers gave one local Korean war vet the ride of a lifetime on Thursday. Lt. Col. Paul Reeves served in both Korea and Vietnam. Members of the Rocket City Commemorative Air Force Unit flew Reeves around the Athens area in a Korean War-era plane.
Work completed on $54 million rental development near Huntsville
Birmingham-based Capstone Building Corp. has completed the $54 million LEO at Flint Crossing in Meridianville. LEO at Flint Crossing, a resort-style single-family rental development, is 360,500 square feet with 266 single-family units. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
Make A Wish: Teagan’s story
From walking the dog and feeding the family's chickens and ducks, to Boy Scouts and hiking, 12-year-old Teagan Case loves spending time outdoors, but he has his eye on a different setting in the future: the beach! He's asking Make-A-Wish Alabama to help make it happen.
Aspiring collegiate drummer in North Alabama gets birthday surprise after drums were stolen
An update to an exclusive story we first brought you on Tuesday. A community is rallying around a Calhoun Community College student to get him making music again!. This is after someone stole Jayden Sumbry's drums from his home a couple weeks ago. Jayden has played the drums outside of Walmart in Madison for the past couple years, trying to raise money to go to his dream school and be a part of their marching band. Jayden is now the proud owner of a new set of quad drums.
Students create ceramics, mosaics and more at sixth annual arts camp
Elkmont High student Ari Cook travels 30 miles each day from her house to the Alabama Center for the Arts to attend an art camp, and she said what she is learning in ceramics and other art forms makes it well worth the drive.
Auburn softball to compete in 2025 Rocket City Showcase
The Rocket City Trash Pandas, the double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, announced Friday that it will host the inaugural Rocket City Showcase next February at Toyota Field in Madison. The field will feature 12 teams, including the Auburn Tigers. Auburn will play five games as part of the...
New Huntsville subdivisions complicate school overcrowding
More than 160 homes in west Huntsville are expected to be built across the road from an elementary school in Limestone County. But children who will live in the new homes will not be able to go school there, according to Huntsville Manager of Planning Services Thomas Nunez. If you...
Heart of Valley YMCA holding a summer learning program for low-income students
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Heart of the Valley YMCA in Madison offers a free five-week summer learning program for Guntersville Elementary children in low-income households. The YMCA Power Scholars Academy program is for children in Guntersville entering first through second grade. The goal of the program is to prevent learning...
Update: Expect nickel-sized hail with thunderstorms in North Alabama Monday
An updated report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 4:44 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Limestone, Madison and Morgan counties. Expect nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:43 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near...
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