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Kitchen Cops: Dead roach found in Waffle House pickle jar
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - There are only two trouble spots to report this week in Madison County, but one of them has one of the most disturbing things we’ve ever seen in a Kitchen Cops report and the other is inside Huntsville Hospital. The Waffle House on Pratt Avenue...
2 of the cheapest cities to live in the U.S. are in Alabama
U.S. News & World Report says two Alabama cities are among the top 10 cheapest in which to live in the U.S. The news magazine looked at several factors to determine the ranking. Among them were quality of life factors, such as crime, quality of education and commuting. Health care,...
Happenings in North Alabama the weekend of August 16-18
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This weekend has some events to keep in mind!. Newcomer’s Fair - On August 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., residents are invited to meet Madison representatives from key community groups at the library. The event will include a meet-and-greet with community groups, speed friending, and a performance by Lana White.
Food Bank of North Alabama unveils new distribution center
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Food Bank of North Alabama cut the ribbon on its new distribution and announced its newest donation campaign Thursday afternoon. The new center is a 50,000-square-foot building the food bank will use to store its donations. That includes 8,000 square feet of freezer space. It’s located on Finney Drive in Huntsville.
Huntsville Transit offers free rides before new Transit Center opening
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville Transit is offering free rides of all Orbit routes from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18 and Sunday, Aug. 25. The public is invited to join transit operators as they practice all service routes from the new Transit Center at 521 Pratt Avenue NW before its opening on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
More homes available in fast-growing north Alabama cities as mortgage rates dip
With more homes on the market and mortgage rates creeping down, potential buyers could see more choice in fast-growing Huntsville and Athens. The Huntsville-Madison County area had 2,610 homes on the market last month, according to new data from Valley MLS. That’s a 16.6% increase compared with June’s 2,237 and up nearly 62% over July 2023. Athens and Limestone County saw a similar trend, where the inventory of 944 homes was up 15.3% over June and up 77% compared with the previous July.
Monrovia residents say full story isn’t being told following officials’ request to conserve water
Some residents are frustrated over the Harvest-Monrovia Water and Sewer Authority's request to voluntarily conserve with some saying their water provider isn't telling the full story.
Pickleball Kingdom indoor facility coming to Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE — Dozens of pickleball courts are dotting the landscape as the sport continues to explode in popularity. And the only thing that keeps players off the courts is the fickle nature of weather, particularly around the Tennessee Valley. However, that’s about to change. Pickleball Kingdom, the world’s...
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