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Marshall Space Flight Center names new deputy director
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- The Marshall Space Flight Center is seeing a change at the top. NASA named Teresa Vanhooser as Deputy Director. She will help oversee a broad range of propulsion, scientific, and...
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Police search for 'smash and grab' CVS burglars
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Huntsville Police responded to a "smash and grab" burglary at the CVS pharmacy on Highway 72 and Balch Road Friday. Police said an offender driving a truck rammed into the front...
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Decorating for Christmas on a budget
If you’re anything like me, you love Christmas decorations, but lack the creativity to bring your ideas to life. Lucky for me, I know Bethany Oliver. She is a decorating genius, and all around talented...
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Chaffee 5th graders head to space camp
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Teachers and staff at Chaffee Elementary in Huntsville could barely keep a straight face on Tuesday. They were preparing to surprise Chaffee's 5th graders with a free trip to...
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Space & Rocket Center offers free admission with can donation
The annual WAFF 48 Can-A-Thon kicks off on December 6th, but a special event at the US Space and Rocket Center will give you a chance to donate early.The USSRC is hosting the Can Do Good Social Design...
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Westlawn student gets to be principal for a day
A student at Westlawn Middle School got to be principal for a day.Gerirod Tiller, an 8th grader, was awarded the role of principal for a day as part of Westlawn’s monthly literacy challenge.Tiller made...
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Wades Garden: One man's trash is another's treasure
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- At first glance, Wade Wharton seems like an eccentric individual with a penchant for unusual artwork, like a dog he made from a pick he calls "Digger." Metal and rust combine to...
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Toys for Tots short on toys this year
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- The folks at Toys for Tots are sounding the alarm to make sure needy kids get a Merry Christmas. As usual, the Toys for Tots Holiday Toy Drive is in full swing, but volunteers...
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Boom felt, heard near Redstone Arsenal
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- A planned demolition could likely be heard and felt Friday near Redstone Arsenal. Crews at Marshall Space Flight Center brought down Test Stand 4696 around 1 p.m., lasting about...
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Coach sues Pope John Paul II Catholic High
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- A former football coach is suing a local high school. Court documents show Collins Hess filed a lawsuit against Pope John Paul II Catholic High School in Huntsville. The...
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Huntsville Police investigate cutting
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Police are investigating a cutting in the area of James Madison Drive. The victim, Jeffery Horton, told police he got into a fight with an acquaintance Friday night, and the...
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2 people detained in connection with Madison Square Mall robbery
A man was robbed at Madison Square Mall Friday evening, according to police.The victim told officers a man pulled a gun on him and stole his cell phone and money.He then drove off in a black Altima....
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Huntsville animal shelter celebrates annual pet rally
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Huntsville Animal Services celebrated its 5th, ‘Pet Rally' event Saturday. The animal shelter is looking to help bring in the holiday spirit with a large selection of dogs, cats,...
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Huntsville man robbed at gunpoint
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Huntsville home. The incident happened at 1:20 a.m. Monday, in the 3000 block of Clopton Avenue. The victim said two men entered...
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App developed by UAH scientist forecasts air quality
People with respiratory problems can get an instant up-to-date local report on a key air pollutant through a new free mobile phone app created at The University of Alabama in Huntsville.MobileAQI...
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Men plead guilty to scamming Madison Co. investors
Two men have entered guilty pleas in Madison County Court to securities fraud charges. Bruce Mabey of Utah and Patrick Daleiden of Florida entered the pleas on November 27th. According to District...
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PTA Councils to host legislative forum
The Huntsville and Madison City PTA Councils will host a legislative forum before the beginning of the 2013 Alabama legislative session.The forum is planned for December 10 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at...
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Connect Class 15 bagging sweet potatoes for food bank
Members of the Leadership Huntsville/Madison County Connect Class 15 and other volunteers will bag 20,000 pounds of sweet potatoes for the Food Bank of North Alabama.Cullman County sweet potato growers...
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Huntsville non-profit employee charged with theft
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- A Huntsville woman facing theft charges is accused of stealing from her employer, a local non-profit. Stefanie Nicole Hamilton Dryer is charged with three counts of theft. Court...
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Losing our religion: Religious recession on the rise
MADISON COUNTY, AL (WAFF)- It's a growing trend that's sweeping the nation. According to a recent study by the Pew Research Center, one in five adults no longer affiliates with a religion. That's not...
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