Friday, May 24 2013 9:39 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:39:24 GMT
It's said, that to understand a man you've got to walk a mile in his shoes. Shawn McKearin's story is one that can't be judged by simply looking at the smile that's usually on his face.More >>
Shawn McKearin's story is one that can't be judged by simply looking at the smile that's usually on his face. In fact when you hear it, you learn his journey has not been easy.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:28:07 GMT
Authorities said they broke up a huge drug operation in the Tennessee Valley. Twenty people were arrested Thursday morning and two more are charged in what investigators called overlapping drug ringsMore >>
Authorities said they broke up a huge drug operation in the Tennessee Valley. Twenty people were arrested Thursday morning and two more are charged in what investigators called overlapping drug rings.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:04 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:04:09 GMT
Authorities confirmed someone is calling posing as a member of the Madison Police Department and soliciting donations for Oklahoma tornado victims. More >>
Authorities confirmed someone is calling posing as a member of the Madison Police Department and soliciting donations for Oklahoma tornado victims. More >>
The WAFF 48 Storm Team is going to be out programming your weather radios today. We'll be at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville from 3pm until 7pm.More >>
The WAFF 48 Storm Team is going to be out programming your weather radios today. We'll be at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville from 3pm until 7pm.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:48:28 GMT
While residents in Oklahoma prepare to get on the road to recovery, they have a lot help. Some of it's coming from right here in the Tennessee Valley. More >>
While residents in Oklahoma prepare to get on the road to recovery, they have a lot help. Some of it's coming from right here in the Tennessee Valley.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:04:21 GMT
Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield is the first facility in the southeast to offer molecular breast imaging using the GE Healthcare's Discovery NM 750b.More >>
Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield is the first facility in the southeast to offer molecular breast imaging using the GE Healthcare's Discovery NM 750b.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:52:16 GMT
The former Director of Marshall Space Flight Center was back in Huntsville Wednesday to take a look at a piece of hardware that could play an important role in the future of space exploration. Robert LightfootMore >>
The former director of Marshall Center stopped by to check on the progress made in an important project.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:28 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:28:11 GMT
United Way officials said they've received word from Oklahoma officials that first responders need time to do their job before volunteers arrive.More >>
United Way officials said they've received word from Oklahoma officials that first responders need time to do their job before volunteers arrive.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:15:21 GMT
A woman struck by a train while crossing the railroad tracks in Jackson County earlier this month has now filed suit against the city and the railroad.More >>
A woman struck by a train while crossing the railroad tracks in Jackson County earlier this month has now filed suit against the city and the railroad.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:08 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:08:46 GMT
A man is fighting for his life after an accidental shooting Tuesday night in Colbert County at the Autumn Point Apartments on Cox Boulevard in Sheffield.More >>
A man is fighting for his life after an accidental shooting Tuesday night in Colbert County at the Autumn Point Apartments on Cox Boulevard in Sheffield.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:13 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:13:20 GMT
Dozens of people came out Tuesday night to voice their concerns about a proposed sales tax increase. The Madison City Council held a meeting at City Hall.More >>
Dozens of people came out Tuesday night to voice their concerns about a proposed sales tax increase. The Madison City Council held a meeting at City Hall.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:55:03 GMT
A vast majority of schools don't have storm shelters within their schools in Decatur City, Madison City, Huntsville City, Limestone and Madison counties.More >>
A vast majority of schools don't have storm shelters within their schools in Decatur City, Madison City, Huntsville City, Limestone and Madison counties.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:01:07 GMT
Many communities in north Alabama know what it's like to be faced with rebuilding after a tornado. A handful know what it's like to rebuild then be hit again.More >>
Many communities in north Alabama know what it's like to be faced with rebuilding after a tornado. A handful know what it's like to rebuild then be hit again.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:00:20 GMT
If you drive down Versailles Street in South Huntsville, you're going to find some rocky spots here and there, but it's when you drive down the hill that you'll find the worst. More >>
If you drive down Versailles Street in South Huntsville, you're going to find some rocky spots here and there, but it's when you drive down the hill that you'll find the worst.More >>
Church leaders in Marshall County have been working on their "Go Tell" crusade to fight poverty and meth abuse but now say the world of faith must step up to the immediate devastation in Oklahoma. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:12:48 GMT
Back on May 15 2011, Deputy Dennis Daversa was accused of kicking in an apartment door at Huntsville Place Apartments, threatening two women and holding them against their will. More >>
Back on May 15 2011, Deputy Dennis Daversa was accused of kicking in an apartment door at Huntsville Place Apartments, threatening two women and holding them against their will. More >>
Why is the VBC taking ice away from the Huntsville Havoc in favor of UAH hockey? It's a showdown years in the making, only this battle isn't on the ice.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:43 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:43:40 GMT
The National Weather service confirmed two EF-0 tornados touched down Friday in Limestone County. Showers and storms moved in around 10 a.m. A few of those storms intensified as they tracked eastwardMore >>
The National Weather service confirmed two EF-0 tornados touched down Friday in Limestone County.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:16 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:16:53 GMT
Valley communities came together this week to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty during Peace Officers Memorial Week. The Athens Police Department honored fallen officers by raisingMore >>
Valley communities came together this week to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty during Peace Officers Memorial Week.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:05 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:05:02 GMT
Sheriff Ana Franklin said a months-long investigation at a home on Morrow Mountain Road in Somerville resulted in the arrest of a man allegedly selling crystal meth, or "ice."More >>
Sheriff Ana Franklin said a months-long investigation at a home on Morrow Mountain Road in Somerville resulted in the arrest of a man allegedly selling crystal meth, or "ice."More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:00:30 GMT
Would you ever knowingly put a lock on your house that complete strangers can open? As a WAFF investigation reveals, you already may have done just that.More >>
Would you ever knowingly put a lock on your house that complete strangers can open? As a WAFF investigation reveals, you already may have done just that.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:25 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:25:55 GMT
A major drug bust in New Hope put two of North Alabama's biggest "spice" dealers behind bars, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Department. More >>
A major drug bust in New Hope put two of North Alabama's biggest "spice" dealers behind bars, according to the Madison County Sheriff's Department.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-16 02:47:58 GMT
A Madison County student is speaking out against plans for a new high school in the Monrovia area. Sparkman high 2013 class president Patrick Fitzgerald agrees that the school has overcrowding issues,More >>
A Madison County student is speaking out against plans for a new high school in the Monrovia area.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:14 PM EDT2013-05-16 02:14:18 GMT
Alabama attorneys are reacting to a recommendation by the National Transportation Safety Board involving DUI laws. The board is recommending the threshold for drunk driving be lowered from a 0.08 BloodMore >>
Alabama attorneys are reacting to a recommendation by the National Transportation Safety Board involving DUI laws.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:22:13 GMT
The Albertville Golf and Country Club on Country Club Road has been facing financial problems the last several years and liens have been placed against it.More >>
The Albertville Golf and Country Club on Country Club Road has been facing financial problems the last several years and liens have been placed against it.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:25:55 GMT
A 23 year old man is in the Franklin County Jail, charged with capital murder. Investigators say he's responsible for the July 2011 death of his three month old son. According to Sheriff Shannon Oliver,More >>
A 23 year old man is in the Franklin County Jail, charged with capital murder. Investigators say he's responsible for the July 2011 death of his three month old son.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:07:43 GMT
A man charged with attempted murder for assaulting a Guntersville man on a city street pleaded guilty on Wednesday, but his legal troubles are not over.More >>
A man charged with attempted murder for assaulting a Guntersville man on a city street pleaded guilty on Wednesday, but his legal troubles are not over.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-05-15 16:51:17 GMT
An attorney for convicted killer Amy Bishop Anderson filed a petition for a rehearing with the Alabama Criminal Court of Appeals. Bishop Anderson shot six colleagues during a Biology Department meetingMore >>
An attorney for convicted killer Amy Bishop Anderson filed a petition for a rehearing with the Alabama Criminal Court of Appeals.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-05-15 16:09:07 GMT
A Huntsville doctor's fight to get his license back is on hold after he requested a delay. The state Board of Medical Examiners says the hearing over Dr. Shelinder Aggarwal's license is now set to beMore >>
A Huntsville doctor's fight to get his license back is on hold after he requested a delay.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:53 PM EDT2013-05-15 01:53:57 GMT
The damage from the fire at Brittany Point Monday afternoon serves as a reminder to always be prepared. Buying renters insurance is one safeguard to cover loss of belongings. More >>
The damage from the fire at Brittany Point Monday afternoon serves as a reminder to always be prepared. Buying renters insurance is one safeguard to cover loss of belongings. More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:36:28 GMT
Attorneys for the man convicted of killing Huntsville Police Officer Daniel Golden filed a new appeal. Benito Albarran is on death row. The murder happened during a domestic violence call at a restaurantMore >>
Attorneys for the man convicted of killing Huntsville Police Officer Daniel Golden filed a new appeal.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:52:00 GMT
An attorney for a Florence teenager charged with murder claims keeping the case in adult court violates Alabama law and the U.S. Constitution. Autumn Wood is accused of stabbing and killing Brooklyn Hollins,More >>
An attorney for a Florence teenager charged with murder claims keeping the case in adult court violates Alabama law and the U.S. Constitution.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:12 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:12:38 GMT
A fire that destroyed four units and damaged four others at a South Huntsville apartment complex is a reminder that establishing a fire escape plan may be a life-saving precaution. Huntsville Fire officialsMore >>
A fire that destroyed four units and damaged four others at a South Huntsville apartment complex is a reminder that establishing a fire escape plan may be a life-saving precaution.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:53 AM EDT2013-05-14 12:53:45 GMT
Huntsville Utility crews are working to restore power to a large portion of Huntsville. People from Bob Wallace Avenue to Airport Road have reported outages. It also forced several 24 hour businessesMore >>
Huntsville Utility crews restored power to a large portion of Huntsville after a crash took out a power pole. More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 3:27 AM EDT2013-05-14 07:27:14 GMT
The driver of a road sweeper was taken to the hospital after the sweeper flipped during a crash early Tuesday morning. The crash happened on Carl T. Jones Drive, in front of the Target shopping center. HuntsvilleMore >>
The driver of a road sweeper was taken to the hospital after the sweeper flipped during a crash early Tuesday morning.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:00:16 GMT
Sex offenses have the some of the highest recidivism rates, yet with the proliferation of child porn via web, the legal system is having trouble keeping up with the times. More >>
Sex offenses have the some of the highest recidivism rates, yet with the proliferation of child porn via web, the legal system is having trouble keeping up with the times. What is done to keep tabs on these ticking time bombs? More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-05-13 20:56:27 GMT
There are marquees all over Redstone Arsenal, but there's only one that provides employees with an up to the minute report on safety conditions. The sign is right near Test Area 10 and it's hard to miss.AnthonyMore >>
A sign on Redstone Arsenal informs employees of area conditions.More >>
DeKalb County deputies, Crossville Police Department, Alabama State Troopers, and Drug Task Fort agents made four arrests over the weekend in DeKalb County. More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-05-13 19:31:49 GMT
We now know the details for round 4 of ATRIP - the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program. Unlike previous ATRIPs, this time most of the money will be staying in south and centralMore >>
State funding will go a long way to help Lawrence County replace some badly outdated bridges.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 11:23 AM EDT2013-05-13 15:23:24 GMT
Decatur Police arrested a convicted sex offender for failing to register his employment and for working too close to a school. William David Britton was convicted of a sex offense involving a 13-year-old. PoliceMore >>
Decatur Police arrested a convicted sex offender for failing to register his employment and for working too close to a school.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 8:47 AM EDT2013-05-13 12:47:49 GMT
The Chronicle of Higher Education has released its annual ranking of what public college presidents make. Survey results released Sunday show four chief executives earned more than $1 million last year. ToppingMore >>
The Chronicle of Higher Education has released its annual ranking of what public college presidents make.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 7:46 AM EDT2013-05-13 11:46:28 GMT
In the wake of a tragic wreck that killed a Lawrence County teen and critically injured her younger sister, students at a north Alabama high school are banding together to make that road safer. 17-year-oldMore >>
In the wake of a tragic wreck that killed a Lawrence County teen and critically injured her younger sister, students at a north Alabama high school are banding together to make that road safer.
Sunday, May 12 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-13 03:50:12 GMT
On 5-11-2013 Agents with the Alcoholic Beverage Control (Huntsville) executed an alcohol search warrant at a known (Shot House) at the residence of Fredie Scott at 2407 Moore Ave N.W. Huntsville, Al.More >>
Agents with the Alcoholic Beverage Control in executed an alcohol search warrant at a home on 2407 Moore Avenue N. W. Huntsville Saturday.More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-13 02:39:52 GMT
Firefighters responded to a house fire in Southeast Huntsville. Crews were called to a home on Tunlaw Road just before 7 p.m. Sunday. Investigators said the homeowner was inside the garage when the fireMore >>
Firefighters responded to a house fire in Southeast Huntsville.More >>
Businesses are coming out both cautious and hopeful over plans for two new downtown entertainment districts, where customers can take their beverages "to go" on the streets.More >>
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