One dead after officer-involved shooting ends with car in pond in Owens Cross Roads
A car has crashed into a pond in Owens Cross Roads Friday afternoon after a shooting along Highway 431 South.
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Sunny and nice today. Warmer this weekend.
For today, a warm and mostly sunny day after a chilly start to the day. High temps around 80 degrees. Tonight, a few clouds and not as chilly. Low 60s. Saturday, a mix of sun and clouds with a high temperatu...
Pilots safely eject from military aircraft after ‘mishap’ on Lamar, Fayette County line
A T-38 Talon II aircraft from Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi crashed in Fayette County, Alabama on Tuesday, May 12.
Decatur police launch Operation Slow and Steady crackdown to curb speeding, reduce crashes
Decatur police are launching a new traffic safety effort this week aimed at cutting down on speeding
Better Business Bureau says that the delivery text scam is back, but harder to spot
Better Business Bureau says that the delivery text scam is back, but harder to spot
Madison city council discusses short-term rental regulations
Madison city council members spent more than an hour discussing short-term rentals as they work to determine regulations for the properties.
Man arrested for human smuggling, kidnapping 7-month-old in DeKalb County
A man is accused of smuggling illegal immigrants across state lines and kidnapping a 7-month-old girl.
Alabama leaders react to Supreme Court’s halt on redistricting ruling
State lawmakers, political candidates and local leaders are speaking up after the Supreme Court halted its previous order requiring Alabama to use its current court-imposed congressional map in the 2026 midt...
Former Huntsville school aide wanted for child abuse
Police are searching for a former Huntsville City Schools special education aide accused of throwing that student to the ground.
Supreme Court halts order for Alabama to use US House map with 2 largely Black districts
The U.S. Supreme Court has set the stage for Alabama to get rid of one of two largely Black congressional districts before this year’s midterm elections.
Profiles: Meet the candidates running for Alabama office in 2026
Gray Political Reporter Jessica Umbro adds new profiles daily in this digital exclusive reporting.
DeKalb County woman sentenced after pleading guilty to pushing victim off cliff
A DeKalb County woman who pleaded guilty to murder for pushing another woman over a cliff was sentenced on Monday.
Hartselle man sentenced to 160 years in prison for child sexual exploitation crimes
A Morgan County man was sentenced for committing child sexual exploitation crimes, U.S. Department of Justice officials announced on Monday.
Alabama AG opens SPLC probe as federal fraud case continues
The State of Alabama is opening its own investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center just weeks after the Montgomery-based organization was indicted on federal fraud charges.
Three people facing charges after nearly 200 dogs were seized from Lauderdale Co. home
Charges have been brought against three family members after nearly 200 dogs were seized from a home in Lauderdale County.
Russellville woman arrested after admitting to fatally shooting her husband
A 65-year-old Russellville woman was arrested after calling law enforcement and admitting to fatally shooting her husband on Sunday.
Experts warn travelers to watch for travel scams as summer begins
Better Business Bureau says rental fraud, fake booking sites and phishing texts target vacation planners
Driver injured after shooting on I-59 in DeKalb County, suspect still at large
A driver was shot on I-59 and drove to a nearby gas station to call for help on Sunday night, according to DeKalb County Sheriff Investigator Weston Fortner.
Few showers expected overnight and a cooler start to the week
Happy Mother's Day! Tonight, low chance of showers and thunder. Temperatures around mid 60s for the evening.Monday, lingering morning showers will end early, mostly cloudy and cool for the rest of the day. L...
One injured in Madison County shooting
Madison County deputies say one person was shot in the Harvest community early Sunday morning.
Hundreds gather at DMAC festival honoring 21-year-old killed in crash
Hundreds of people gathered to listen to music, eat food and remember Dylan McMahan at an annual festival organized by his mother.
Mostly sunny for Mother’s Day, late rain chance for Sunday
Happy Saturday! Tonight, partly cloudy with a low temperature in the mid to upper 50s. Sunday, increasing clouds. Low 80s. Showers with a few thunderstorms Sunday night. Upper 50s.
Athens man killed in dump truck crash
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - An Athens man was killed in a dump truck crash on Friday.
Fyffe High School senior to graduate with two college degrees
Next week, a Fyffe High School senior will receive two degrees from Northeast Alabama Community College before walking at her high school graduation just days later.