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Huntsville man accused of murder blames mental defect ahead of trial
A Huntsville man accused of murder will go to trial this week. It's been three years since it happened and in less than 24 hours, J.L. Banks will go before a judge at the Madison County Courthouse. He's charged with capital murder-burglary. Court records show he pleaded not guilty due...
Pat Ammons talks Space Camp and upcoming events at the Space and Rocket Center
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - With summer break quickly approaching, many students might be counting down the days until they get to blast off to Space Camp!. Pat Ammons, Senior Director of Public & Media Relations at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, recently sat down with 48 Now to discuss Space Camp among other upcoming events in Rocket City.
Huntsville city council approves construction for new $9.7 million CSI facility
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) -The Huntsville Police Department’s Crime Scene Investigation team is about to see some major upgrades to their workspace. The Huntsville city council recently approved construction for a new $9.7 million CSI facility that will relieve the team from cramped quarters, and help serve the Huntsville community even more.
Huntland stops Moore in postseason
The Moore County Raiderette postseason run was stopped this past weekend as the Huntland Lady Hornets won their way into the regional tournament, winning a close 5-3 matchup. The win came despite both teams getting six hits. Anna-Leigh Ross was the only Raiderette with multiple knocks as she was two-for-three at the dish.
Three local high schools receive grants from the Atlanta Falcons to start new flag football programs
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Three North Alabama High Schools have received a $6,000 grant from the Atlanta Falcons to start a new girl’s flag football program. 20 schools across the state received funding, including Hazel Green, Decatur and Austin High School in Decatur. Austin High School has already ordered...
North Alabama storm and tornado damage: Here are photos, video
Alabamians are bracing for more rounds of severe weather Thursday, even as they begin to assess the damage in sunlight of overnight storms Wednesday. As of 8:15 a.m., DeKalb County reported another tornado warning after a “tornado emergency” was declared late Wednesday night by the National Weather Service in Huntsville. Several people were reportedly injured there.
Familiar names bring restaurant to Huntsville’s Stella at Five Points
If you don’t know Sophie’s by Camille yet, you may know the names of the people behind the just announced restaurant for the Stella at Five Points. Sophie’s by Camille, the anchor restaurant on the first floor of the soon to be open luxury apartments and retail development at 401 Pratt Avenue, will be brought to you by the same families behind the La Esquina Cocina restaurants.
Ask Us: What’s up with that Huntsville anthem?
Q: Who came up with that Huntsville anthem? Who listened to the FULL thing and thought, ‘yeah this is it?’ What, 20,000 views in a month?. For Huntsville’s social media critics, as evidenced above, the city’s new anthem is a gift that won’t stop annoying. From Facebook to Reddit, the song that titles itself“(Official anthem) HUNTSVILLE ANTHEM” is generating lots of attention with salutes, smiles and social media snark.
Huntsville applying for $21 million in federal funding to improve safety on downtown roads
The Huntsville City Council voted to apply for two U.S. Department of Transportation grants totaling more than $21 million that will focus on safety and traffic congestion on two busy roadways in the downtown area. The two grants would require a 30% match from the city – more than $9...
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