Columbus ships to land in Huntsville
A blast from the distant past will be opening at Ditto Landing on Sept. 26.Replicas of two of Columbus’ ships, the Pinta and the Nina, will sail into the Huntsville-Madison County Marina and dock until...
View ArticleMeteor lights up Alabama sky
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- A fireball lit up the sky over Alabama on Monday night. Marshall Space Flight Center reported that around 8:20 p.m., a baseball size fragment of a comet entered the atmosphere,...
View ArticleSee, Click Fix: Big Spring Park
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Anytime you head to Big Spring Park, you're bound to find the year-round residents ready to welcome you to their home. Sometimes, they're a little too eager to welcome you....
View ArticleRobber threatens to shoot, gets away
A robber got away after shoplifting at a Walmart on Sparkman Drive Tuesday evening.The store’s loss prevention employee told police that he saw a man shoplifting around 7 p.m., and when the employee...
View ArticleAttendance expert gives tips to lower dropout rates
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- An attendance expert from John Hopkins University met with Huntsville area educators to provide insight and tips to help students succeed. Â Â Â Doctor Robert Balfanz has worked...
View ArticleMadison Co. gives raises to full-time employees
MADISON COUNTY, AL (WAFF)- Madison County commissioners approved a nearly $154 million budget for the upcoming year Wednesday. For the first time in four years, all full-time Madison County employees...
View ArticleMotorcyclist killed in crash near airport
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- One man is dead following a motorcycle crash near Huntsville International Airport Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened around 4 p.m. near Glenn Hearn Boulevard and James...
View Article$300k election price tag included manpower, equipment costs
MADISON COUNTY, AL (WAFF)- After Madison county voters took to the polls in a special election, two county jobs will not be merging into one job. County commissioners said the election cost taxpayers...
View ArticleMonte Sano Art Festival held Sept. 21
Artists and art-lovers alike: Get ready for the annual Monte Sano Art Festival on Sept. 21.This year’s festival, located of course at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, will feature over 140 of the...
View ArticleDairy Day offers fun for the whole family
Burritt on the Mountain has scheduled a magical Dairy Day for Sept. 21.A favorite of local families, this year’s event will be in the Whimsical Woods. Dairy Day starts at 10 a.m. and lasts until 4 p.m....
View ArticlePolice still have 2 men to identify from minor's phone
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Huntsville Police said grown men were sending pictures of themselves to a minor. After our story first aired, you helped police identify many of the men in the photos. While many...
View Article2 announce bids to run for city council seat
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- The battle for the third district seat on the Huntsville City Council is heating up. Two candidates announced their plans to run for the seat within the last three days. Real...
View Article2 men arrested after purse snatching
Two men have been arrested following a robbery at a Huntsville shopping center parking lot.A woman told police that she was in the Hobby Lobby parking lot on Carl T. Jones Drive Thursday afternoon,...
View ArticleWAFF 48 Investigates: Social Net Watcher
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Students use Facebook like a playground. And on that playground, you can see a lot of things, including bullying and threats. Now, there's a new product on the market called...
View ArticleArt League moves to new location
The Huntsville Art League has announced their move from the old location on L&N Drive to a new home on the first and second floors of the Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment Center at 2211 Seminole...
View ArticleHuntsville city leaders approve millions in fiscal budget
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Members of the Huntsville City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to approve the $241 million budget for the city. Mayor Tommy Battle said that the money comes from things...
View ArticleAbove & Beyond: Huntsville group helps those in need
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- New numbers show the gap between the rich and poor is continuing to grow. The rich are getting richer, the poor poorer. Thankfully there are organizations out there that help...
View ArticleJudge delays ruling to dismiss UAH wrongful death suit
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- A Madison County judge delayed ruling on a motion to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit against a former UAH. Dr. Vistasp Karbhari was provost for the university in 2010 when Amy...
View ArticleMadison Co. schools face more budget challenges
MADISON COUNTY, AL (WAFF)- A new fiscal year means a new budget for Madison County Schools, but the district continues to struggle with low revenues and limited resources. This week, the Madison County...
View ArticleUAH creates honors college, space science department
The University of Alabama in Huntsville recently expanded their institution with the addition of an honors college, space science department, and a lease for an early education school.UAH has added an...
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