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Buckhorn star Caleb Holt announces he will transfer, finish high school in Georgia
Caleb Holt, one of the best basketball prospects in the country, has announced he will not finish his high school career at Buckhorn. In an Instagram post featuring Holt in a Grayson High School uniform, Holt said "My sophomore, I was all for it, they saw it. My junior & senior will only get meaner. Take care, Caleb Holt."
North Huntsville's Stoner Park Skating Rink one step closer to skates on the ground
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Ground has been broken on a new skating rink at Stoner Park in north Huntsville, bringing the promise of new recreation for the community one step closer to reality. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle says the project is another milestone in the City’s commitment to providing more...
Local Olympian's former coach reflects on journey to Team USA
As we are just days away from the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, one North Alabama star is there to represent all of us!. JuVaughn Harrison is a two-time Olympian in the men's high jump from right here in Huntsville. Coach Ryan Shea said he has known...
5 great french restaurants in Huntsville to get you into the Olympic spirit
The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are beginning later this week in Paris France. With so much attention on the games and the region surrounding them, we wanted to create a guide to help you get a taste of the games here in Huntsville. Here are 5 great French restaurants you can find around town:
Vinson Selected to 2025 Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Alabama A&M University offensive lineman Carson Vinson was selected to 100th Annual East-West Shrine Bowl 1,000 Watchlist on Tuesday. Vinson, who is a projected fourth-round NFL draft pick, was selected to the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Preseason Second Team. In 2023, Vinson helped the Bulldogs offense average 374.6 yards per game, including 221.1 yards per game in the air. His play helped Alabama A&M to tops in the conference in red zone offense.
‘Huge opportunity:’ Local swimmer on competing in U.S. Swimming Futures Championships in Huntsville
Some of the country's fastest swimmers and potential Olympians are in Huntsville this week for the 2024 USA Swimming Futures Championships, something North Alabama swimmers are thrilled to be competing in with the event taking place in their hometown.
17-Year-Olds Ethan Ekk and Ryan Erisman Clock 1:49.5 200 Frees on Day 1 of Huntsville Futures
LCM (50m) Results on MeetMobile, “2024 USA Swimming Futures Championships”. There are 5 Futures Championships going on around the country this week, including a Huntsville site at the Huntsville Aquatics Center. The first day of the meet featured the 200 free, 100 breast, and 200 fly, as well as the women’s 800 free and men’s 1500 free.
Free summer sports you can enjoy in Huntsville
If you’re looking for a way to stay active that won’t break the bank we’ve put together a list of free (or cheap) sports and activities you can do around Huntsville. Most of these sports require having your own gear but are otherwise free to enjoy. Disc...
Senior red team tops navy blue in last at-bat
Jorge Marin’s three-run homer in the first was an opening salvo in this senior softball slugfest. Marin drove in the tying run with his one-out single in the bottom of the seventh. The next batter, Michael Barger, hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded to bring home Yogi Guess with the winning run.
IU basketball recruiting: Hoosiers offer 2026 5-star guard Caleb Holt
Indiana offered one of the top players in the 2026 class on Tuesday. 6-foot-6 and 200-pound Huntsville, Ala. guard Caleb Holt announced an offer from IU on his X account. Holt is a consensus national top-five and 5-star player in the 2026 class, and the No. 1 shooting guard. Holt...
WAAY's 31 Teams in 31 Days high school football spotlight: Whitesburg Christian Academy
Let’s meet the 2024 Whitesburg Christian Warriors. In North Alabama, the name Jere Adcock holds serious weight. After spending 27 years as head football coach at Decatur, Adcock retired at the end of the 2022 season. The man who had led the Red Raiders to the playoffs 21 times...
Sparkman’s A.J. Causey Signs With Kansas City Royals- Dream Come True
HARVEST- Former Sparkman High All-State baseball player A.J. Causey is now on a trip of what most young baseball players only dream of, but never experience. The former player for the Senators is currently in Arizona in training camp and assessment after being selected by the Kansas City Royals in the fifth round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. He was the No. 138 overall pick and one of eight players called in the first two days of the Draft from the Tennessee Volunteers, fresh off claiming both the SEC and National Championships.
Huntsville Metro Planning Organization asks input on new bicycle plan
HUNTSVILLE — If you are one of the many cyclists that transits the biking network running throughout North Alabama, the Huntsville Metropolitan Planning Organization wants your input on a new bike plan for the Huntsville area. The organization will be hosting an “open house” Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at...
AAMU Women’s Tennis Receives ITA Academic Recognition
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | The Alabama A&M University women's tennis team had seven student-athletes selected as Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Scholar Athletes, while the program also earned All-Academic Team honors. Alicia Owegi, Ariadna Ondo Cerezo, Camila Ruiz Diaz, Hannah Nagpall, Ntokozo Zungu, Sofia Sotelo Raya and Yana Dhamija earned ITA Scholar...
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