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BAPS Temple in Huntsville hosts Diwali celebration, collects donations for food bank
Residents gathered at the BAPS Temple in Huntsville on Tuesday to celebrate Diwali with food, fireworks and other community activities. The temple also launched a food drive benefiting the North Alabama Food Bank, with…
Huntsville Animal Services employee suing city, department director over damaged trailer
An employee of Huntsville Animal Services is suing the city and the department’s director over a damaged trailer. The report identifies the parties involved but provides no further details about the damage, the claims…
‘We need more of your graduates,’ local companies tell UAH’s new president
Local companies told the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s new president that they need more graduates from the university. The discussion highlights employers’ demand for a stronger pipeline of trained workers in…
Huntsville, AL Fog Alert Tonight: Visibility May Drop to ¼ Mile
Patchy fog is expected across northern Alabama late Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, with visibility potentially falling to a quarter mile or less in some areas. The National Weather Service in Huntsville says…
Toni Terrell’s coat drive returns with a new name and the same mission
Toni Terrell is restarting her long-running Tennessee Valley coat drive under the name Toni’s Tots, Tykes and Teens Coat Drive. The effort, which has helped local families for 20 years, is accepting new or gently used…
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Huntsville Police searching for 15-year-old last seen on Halloween
Huntsville police are searching for a 15-year-old who was last seen on Halloween. Authorities have asked the public to help locate the teenager, though no further details about the circumstances of the disappearance are…
Gate 7 affected by power outage in Madison community
Gate 7 at Redstone Arsenal was temporarily closed Tuesday morning after a power outage in a nearby Madison community, the installation said. The outage affected access to the gate, though the notice did not specify how…
Mayor Battle urges state, feds to "step up" on roads
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle is calling on state and federal officials to increase their financial support for local road infrastructure projects. According to Axios, the mayor emphasized that current funding levels…
Gate 7 closed until further notice due to power outage
Gate 7 in Huntsville is closed until further notice because of a power outage near the gate and Zierdt Road, WAFF reported. Huntsville Utilities is working to make repairs. Officials have not provided an estimated…
One critically injured in wreck on Hwy 72
One person was critically injured and another was evaluated after a crash on Highway 72 at Salty Bottom Road in Huntsville, according to HEMSI. The area was closed while crews worked to evacuate the wreck, and a…
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Controversial rezoning proposal is suspended, data center fears continue in north Alabama town
A controversial rezoning proposal in a north Alabama town has been suspended, but residents’ concerns about a possible data center remain. The proposal had prompted fears over the project’s local impact, and its…
From judges to school officials, here’s a look at who is new, who was reelected in Madison County
A roundup looks at election outcomes in Madison County, Alabama, identifying which judges and school officials are newly elected and which incumbents won reelection. The results offer residents an overview of changes in…
One critically injured in crash on Winchester Rd
One person was critically injured in a crash at Winchester Road and Hillsboro Road in Huntsville on Tuesday morning. Emergency officials responded at about 7 a.m., and HEMSI said the injured person was in critical but…
Huntsville doctor offers alternative PTSD treatments, local veteran calls it “life-changing”
A Huntsville clinic is offering stellate ganglion block injections as an alternative treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Charles Lee says the ultrasound-guided anesthetic injection near nerves in the neck…
Former North Nodaway athlete Martin qualifies for NJCAA Nationals
Owen Martin, a former North Nodaway athlete and sophomore at Southwestern Community College, has qualified for the NJCAA national cross-country race. He finished 17th at the ICCAC Championships with a time of 26:45.5…
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Alabama Weather Alert: Huntsville Near Freezing Friday, Nov 10-14
The National Weather Service in Huntsville forecasts a sharp cooldown across northern Alabama after warm conditions early in the week. Highs near 72 degrees are expected before temperatures fall Thursday and Friday…
One headlight, close to $1,000: What hitting a deer can cost you
Alabama drivers are being urged to watch for deer as the season approaches, since collisions can cause extensive vehicle damage. The Alabama Department of Transportation recorded more than 3,000 animal-related crashes…
A traffic stop, a pending asylum case and a work permit: What happened to two Wallace State soccer players
Twin brothers Luis and Carlos Orta-Santoro, 19, Wallace State Community College soccer players, remain in immigration custody after a traffic stop in Talladega County. Their parents say the brothers have pending asylum…
Mocs Beach Volleyball Competes In AVCA Beach National Championships
Chattanooga's beach volleyball team competed this past weekend at the AVCA Beach National Championships at John Hunt Park in Huntsville, facing pairs from across the country. The event gave the Mocs an opportunity to…
State of the City: Huntsville Mayor talks roads, affordable housing and growth
Huntsville’s mayor discussed the city’s roads, affordable housing and continued growth in a State of the City address. The remarks focused on local priorities as the city expands, including infrastructure needs and…
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Mayor Tommy Battle calls on federal, state to step up road funding: ‘Huntsville has done its part’
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle is calling on federal and state officials to increase financial support for local road infrastructure projects. Emphasizing that the city has already contributed significant resources to…
Former Alabama player reflects as SEC Championship Game nears its end
As the SEC prepares to end its championship game amid plans to expand the College Football Playoff, Alabama fans in North Alabama are looking back on the event’s legacy. Former Crimson Tide running back Chris Anderson…
Huntsville mayor announces ‘Big Picture 2.0’ in state of the city address
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle announced “Big Picture 2.0” during his state of the city address, describing it as an effort to gather public input on future projects. He also highlighted the city’s recent growth, Eli…
2 men dead in apparent murder-suicide, Huntsville police say
Huntsville police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that left two men dead. Authorities responded to the scene following reports of the incident, and preliminary findings suggest one individual took the life…
2 men dead in apparent murder-suicide at Huntsville apartment complex
Two men died after a shooting at an apartment complex on Millennium Drive in Huntsville on Sunday, Nov. 8. Police said an officer found one man fatally shot and a second armed man, who shot himself after being ordered…
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The third annual HOWLiday PAWgeant is set for Nov. 15
The third annual HOWLiday PAWgeant will take place Nov. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Rocket City Dog Bar in Huntsville. Organizer Amy Mayfield shared details with WAFF, saying proceeds will benefit Notorious D.O.G. Dog…
SC4 Students Head to National Championship
Three St. Clair County Community College runners have qualified for the NJCAA Division II Women’s Cross Country National Championship. Samantha Langolf, Lillian Rutallie and Makenna Gwisdalla earned their places at the…
Belhaven defeats Huntington to repeat as CCS Champions
Belhaven University secured its second consecutive CCS Women’s Soccer Championship with a 2-0 victory over Huntingdon College in Huntsville. Second-half goals from Alexis Whiting and Abby Jordan, combined with a shutout…
One in critical condition after shooting in northwest Huntsville
A man is in critical condition following a shooting in northwest Huntsville on Sunday. Emergency services, including HEMSI, responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital for urgent medical…