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Madison County judge denies capital murder suspect’s youthful offender request
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Madison County judge denied a capital murder suspect’s request to be tried as a youthful offender. Terrell Otey is charged with a 2021 shooting on Sparkman Drive. Prosecutors say he shot a man during a drug deal. Otey will be back in court next...
Mental health evaluation update of accused murderer Jennifer Long; lawyer weighs in
A Morgan County mother accused of killing her own child may not stand trial for the brutal stabbing. This comes after Judge Jennifer Howell ordered Jennifer Long to undergo another mental evaluation on Monday, June 29th. This time, at the Alabama Department of Mental Health clinic in Tuscaloosa. Judge Howell...
Pedestrian taken to hospital after hit by vehicle on University Drive in Huntsville
One person is in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle, according to Don Webster with Huntsville Emergency Medical Services. Webster says they received the call of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian on University Drive at Research Park about 10:17 a.m. Wednesday. According to the Huntsville Police Department, the...
Guam natives celebrate Liberation Day at Redstone
Apollonia Manglona, 84, of Meridianville, is like a beautiful tree with branches. The Guam native was born in Rota which is part of the Mariana Islands. She has nine children, 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She and her five daughters and four sons and many of their offspring attended the Guam 80th Liberation Day celebration Saturday at The Cliffs at Redstone.
Flying Biscuit lands in Huntsville’s Foundry; joins Taziki’s
HUNTSVILLE – A new breakfast and brunch spot will soon butter your biscuits, so to speak. The Flying Biscuit will bring its Southern-inspired breakfast, brunch and comfort food menu to Huntsville, the Beach Company and Crunkleton Commercial Real Estate announced today. The location will be in The Foundry, a...
Huntsville man held on $4 million dollar bond after drug arrest
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A Huntsville man has been charged with drug trafficking after a weekend arrest. According to Huntsville Police, the North Alabama Drug Task Force (NADTF) executed a search warrant in the area of Jonathan Drive at 1 a.m. on Friday, July 26. A 36-year-old man was arrested and investigators seized the following:
Huntsville launches campaign to push for litter-free city
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville officials and the Huntsville Green Team are joining forces to fight against litter with their latest initiative, #LitterFreeHSV. The campaign aims to get community support in maintaining the cleanliness of Huntsville's roads and parks. City Council President David Little talks about the importance of addressing the city's litter issue as its population grows.
Alabama A&M to Hold Fan Day on August 17
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | The Alabama A&M University Department of Athletics will celebrate the beginning of the 2024 fall athletic season with the annual Fan Day on Saturday, Aug. 17 at Louis Crews Stadium. The day will kick off at 4 p.m. with Fan Day and concluding with the annual Maroon...
Sheffield police looking for leads in tragic shooting death of 16-year-old
SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WAFF) - Investigators are still searching for answers after the tragic shooting death of a 16-year-old in Sheffield. The aunt of the victim is also asking for help with funeral expenses for the family. She said the tragic events that led to DeMylah Nixon-Johnson’s death have been heartbreaking for the family. The aunt added that her niece, Nixon-Johnson, was a life taken too soon.
Go Platinum Salon offering free haircuts and supplies to K-12 students Aug. 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – Go Platinum Salon will host a back-to-school event offering free haircuts and school supplies for K-12 students. The event will be held on Aug. 3, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Daystar Church. Additionally, the Kool Breeze ice cream truck will be on-site with its selection of ice cream treats. Free haircuts will be available to all students in need, with the service limited to trims and basic clipper cuts to ensure that every student has a chance to participate. All kids who receive a free haircut will also receive a free ice cream. School supplies will be distributed...
Sticky, sweet fun at the Cullman County Public Library
CULLMAN, Ala. – The main branch of the Cullman County Public Library was buzzing with excitement on Monday, July 29. Local beekeeper Heather Sinyard visited the institution to educate children about the importance of pollinators and the duties, instincts and lifestyle of the honeybees whose honey she harvests. Sinyard owns and maintains a large hive of honeybees – over 60,000 bees – on her property. She harvests the sweet byproduct to be sold at local markets. The sample hive in attendance at the event was the talk of the town, the source of endless questions and elated squeals from children in...
Suspect identified in Huntsville standoff
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Police have identified the man arrested after a standoff in Huntsville on Monday. Huntsville Police confirmed Randy Peralta Cruz was arrested and charged with Prowling. Late Sunday night, officers said they received a call from a woman on Landsdale Drive claiming a man pointed a gun...
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