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Downtown Huntsville hotel bombs inspection, Kitchen Cops draw 3 Jacks in Morgan County
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Morgan County Kitchen Cops drew three Jack’s this week during their routine inspections. Good hand for poker, but not a great deal if you’re a fan of the restaurants. The Jack’s on 6th Avenue Northeast has the lowest score of the week with...
On-and-off strong to severe storms expected Friday
Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible in an on-and-off fashion throughout the day Friday. We do remain in a level 1/5 risk for severe weather today. Morning storms will have dissipated by late breakfast time, more scattered storms come around lunchtime and last through your evening commute home, and then yet another round of rain comes to us overnight.
Family of hit-and-run victim speaks out
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The mother of a Huntsville hit-and-run victim is speaking out, pleading for the person responsible for her son’s death to come forward. 29-year old Marquez Williams was hit and killed just north of the intersection of Mastin Lake Road and Memorial Parkway. Authorities have yet to arrest the driver.
Huntsville's new transit station to open this June
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A new Huntsville Transit facility is underway. The new station is expected to accommodate the growth of the transit system over the next ten to fifteen years. The transfer station expected to open in late June will be a hub for Huntsville Transit bus routes, traveling in and out each day.
Huntsville Hospital leader explains why National Minority Health Month is a year-round priority for north Alabama
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - April is National Minority Health Month. It’s a way to highlight the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority groups, and to reduce health disparities. It’s also an issue one leader at Huntsville Hospital says is top-of-mind year-round. The president and chief...
Huntsville woman sentenced to 15 years in prison for deadly wreck
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Limestone County judge sentenced a Huntsville woman to 15 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Tonyia Shepard Miron was driving under the influence when she hit and killed Elizabeth Tucker in 2020. Court records show Miron was speeding and under the influence...
Huntsville police confirm 11 arrests made during weekend traffic safety checkpoints
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville Police Department has confirmed that the DUI checkpoints over the past weekend resulted in 11 arrests with 10 of them being DUI related. According to the Huntsville police, the checkpoint was successful in keeping the roadway safe for drivers. HPD confirms that the number of DUI arrests is unusually high for a checkpoint, and it is unclear what caused the increase in arrests.
Temporary gate changes at Redstone Arsenal
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Starting May 4, Redstone Arsenal will make temporary changes to its gate operations. Gate 10 on Patton Road will close, while Gate 8 at the Patton-Drake intersection will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. According to U.S. Army Garrison-Redstone Commander Col. Brian...
Alligator sightings on the rise in Huntsville as mating season begins
As the weather gets warmer, more alligators have been spotted across the city of Huntsville. Residents at Sunlake at Edgewater Apartments reported several alligator sightings in and around Lady Ann Lake over the past few days. David Sellers moved to Edgewater a few months ago but lived most of his...
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