WAFF-TV (Huntsville, AL)

WAFF 48 serves as the NBC affiliate for Huntsville, Alabama, delivering news to the residents of north Alabama and southern Tennessee for more than sixty years. This news station is part of Gray Television, a prominent media organization that runs top-notch stations in 93 different television markets.

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Adrian Tomas, Ana Domingo, Dulce Trinidad, and Pacsaul Francisco all face multiple charges in DeKalb County

16 hours ago | waff.com | Kate Norum

VALLEY HEAD, Ala. (WAFF) - Four people were charged after shots were reportedly fired into a Valley Head home on Monday, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened around 6:20 p.m. at a residence on County Road 1001. Deputies responded to the scene and saw what appeared to be bullet strikes into the residence and an unoccupied vehicle at the scene.
Business owners share impact of hemp bill as it awaits Governor’s signature

1 day ago | waff.com | Savannah Sapp

FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WAFF) - A bill that will strictly regulate hemp products in Alabama has passed in both the House and the Senate and is now waiting for Governor Ivey’s signature. The Hemp Bill aims to put strict regulations on hemp products in our state, either by banning them altogether or significantly reducing their dosage. HB445, backed by Representative Andy Whitt, is set to ban inhalable hemp products, lower the dosage on edibles, and restrict how these products are manufactured.
Marshall Clay with The Welch Group on how to maintain a work/life balance

1 day ago | waff.com | Gina Benitez

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - We over-commit everywhere, and cannot be all things to all people, so what are some ways to achieve a better work/life balance? Gina Benitez recently sat down with financial expert Marshall Clay from The Welch Group to find out. “We want to honor our commitments at work and at home. But the problem is, we overcommit everywhere.
Mom of 2-year-old girl killed by grandpa in triple murder-suicide says ‘he loved her so much’

1 day ago | waff.com | Rachael Thomas |Domonique Benn |Emily Van de Riet

KEITHVILLE, La. (KSLA/Gray News) – The mother of a 2-year-old girl who was killed in a murder-suicide that left three others dead is at a loss for why it happened. Kara Hanning, the mom of 2-year-old Adalynn Mae Sadler, said she wouldn’t wish this tragedy on anybody. On May 5, the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office was called out to a home in Keithville, Louisiana, to do a welfare check. When deputies got there, they said Adalynn’s grandfather, 60-year-old Leroy Sadler, refused to communicate with them.
‘It’s a tug on the heart a little bit‘: Father-daughter duo celebrate joint graduation

1 day ago | waff.com | Jessica Gruenling

INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) - It was a memorable weekend at Indiana University in Bloomington. Graduation ceremonies took place on Saturday and among those who turned their tassels was a father and his daughter, who are now members of the class of 2025. Liv Clements and Reggie Johnson got to celebrate their accomplishment together. “It’s going to be a great story to tell,” Johnson said. Johnson worked at the university years ago in various departments to help support his family.
Hair salons seeing fewer clients amid economic uncertainty

1 day ago | waff.com | Claudia Peppenhorst

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - As the cost of living continues to rise, many are taking a step away from the hair salon to save some extra cash. While that may benefit their budget, it’s having a big impact on local salons. “In my experience as a stylist for 10 years, this is probably one of the slowest periods that I have seen,” said Abbie Brown, owner of The Parlor in Huntsville. Brown said her stylists are worried.
Humid day Tuesday with more scattered afternoon thunderstorms

2 days ago | waff.com | Eric Burke

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Good Tuesday morning. Areas of dense fog have developed overnight, expect a slower than normal morning commute. Morning temperatures are mild in the lower 60s under cloudy skies, it already feels very muggy when stepping outside. A few isolated showers and some thunder is expected for the early part of the day. Skies today are partly to mostly cloudy and high temperatures warm into the lower to middle 70s by the early afternoon.
Baristas at Huntsville Starbucks vote to join a union, becoming third in the state to do so

2 days ago | waff.com | Savannah Sapp

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Employees at one local Starbucks voted on Monday that their shop will be unionized moving forward. The business shut down on Monday to vote from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to allow employees to cast their votes. This is the Starbucks on the Parkway and University Drive. WAFF 48 spoke to one barista at that location who said pay and staff shortages are one of the main reasons for the decision. Briar Wolf said the collective voice is a lot louder than two or three people.
Child dead, teen football player and 20-year-old seriously injured after head-on crash on TN highway

2 days ago | waff.com | Caleb Wethington

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the correct ages of the victims involved after WSMV4 received the preliminary crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. LEOMA, Tenn. (WSMV) - A child is dead and a 16-year-old football player and a 20-year-old have been flown to a Nashville hospital in “extremely critical condition” following a crash in Lawrence County over the weekend, according to emergency officials.
Public comments returning to Decatur City Council

2 days ago | waff.com | Kalee Kniess

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur City Council leaders said they plan to bring public comments back. Council President Jacob Ladner paused public comments after chaos broke out at a meeting last month that led to the arrest of six people. During that meeting, people were upset and demanded action over issues with the Decatur Police Department after the death of Steve Perkins, who was shot by police, and John Scott Jr., who died in a hospital days after his arrest.