Maddie McCaffrey

2 days ago | waaytv.com | Maddie McCaffrey

We’re getting our first look at the final design for Huntsville’s Big Spring Park expansion. If you love spending time at Big Spring Park, you're going to love what's coming. The expansion is packed with new features and fun upgrades. The project will take over the site of the old city hall building at 308 Fountain Circle adding about 2.4 more acres to the park. There will be new terraced plaza levels, a central pavilion, brand-new sidewalks, and better accessibility for everyone.

3 days ago | waaytv.com | Maddie McCaffrey

It’s that time of year again the Helen Keller festival kicks off today in Tuscumbia. It’s a weekend full of fun, music, and family-friendly activities celebrating one of the area's most iconic figures. The festival officially kicks off tonight in downtown Tuscumbia with a street party from 4 to 10. There's truly something for everyone. Crews have been working diligently to ensure this year’s event is better than ever.

4 days ago | waaytv.com | Maddie McCaffrey

Florence city leaders are making the most of over $800,000 in grant money this summer, which is going to some exciting projects. Big changes are on the way for the RV park. Thanks to an over $400,000 grant, the Parks and Rec team is preparing to roll out some major upgrades. The money is going toward new camping pads, electrical upgrades, water and sewer upgrades, wi-fi updates, and more. City leaders say these changes could attract more visitors and make the park even better for locals.

5 days ago | waaytv.com | Maddie McCaffrey

Wellstone is working on a new mobile mental health clinic where they can go into the community and provide services. Wellstone was a recipient of the 2025-2026 Huntsville Hospital Community Health Initiative and received 150 thousand dollars to go towards this mobile mental health clinic. The mobile mental health clinic will go out into the community and bring vital behavioral health services to those who can’t access mental health services.

6 days ago | waaytv.com | Maddie McCaffrey

The economy is forcing more people to ask for help, and now that’s forcing one non-profit to ask for help for themselves. The Downtown Rescue Mission is feeling the pressure. Their pantry is running low, especially on non-perishable food and bottled water. And with more people showing up daily, they struggle to keep up. The mission gives out food bags for people to take with them, but they say if donations don’t come in soon, they are very concerned.