WHDF-TV (Huntsville, AL)

WHDF is a television station that operates on virtual channel 15 and VHF digital channel 2. It is affiliated with the CW network and is licensed to the city of Florence, Alabama. The station serves the Huntsville area and the Tennessee Valley in North Alabama. WHDF is owned by Nexstar Media Group and operates alongside WHNT-TV, a CBS affiliate also based in Huntsville. Both stations have their studios located on Holmes Avenue Northwest in downtown Huntsville. The transmitter for WHDF is situated southeast of Minor Hill, Tennessee, just a short distance of 500 yards (457 meters) north of the Alabama state border.

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English

Television

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Global

#58077

United States

#11796

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#390

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ALGOP Chairman responds to threatening graffiti regarding event featuring Marjorie Taylor Green

1 day ago | whnt.com | Taylor Mitchell

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party is reacting after a threatening and vulgar graffiti was sprayed on the side of a venue set to host an event with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and Moms for Liberty. ALGOP Chairman John Wahl said the graffiti used vulgar language to threaten the Georgia congresswoman and the group. Moms For Liberty in Madison County is set to host Greene as the keynote speaker for their annual dinner on June 28.
Huntsville investigator honored for saving officer involved in fiery crash

1 day ago | whnt.com | Taylor Mitchell

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The City of Huntsville awarded Huntsville Police Investigator Scott Northcutt with a life-saving medal for his work in saving a fellow police officer from a burning car. Northcutt was awarded the medal during a Huntsville City Council meeting Thursday night. The city said on Feb. 18, Northcutt came upon a serious crash at Pulaski Pike and Mallory Avenue, where an HPD patrol car was on fire with an officer trapped inside.
Alabama and Auburn players landing NBA opportunities

2 days ago | whnt.com | Olivia Whitmire

(WHNT) — Several Alabama and Auburn basketball players who went undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft are getting NBA opportunities with teams across the league. Former Alabama playersMark Sears – agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Milwaukee BucksGrant Nelson – Brooklyn NetsFormer Auburn playersMiles Kelly – Dallas MavericksDylan Cardwell – Sacramento KingsWe’ll continue to update this article with any additional deals involving the Tide and Tigers.
Alabama’s Mark Sears signs with Milwaukee Bucks

2 days ago | whnt.com | Olivia Whitmire

(WHNT) — Alabama star guard Mark Sears has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Muscle Shoals native led the Crimson Tide to a second straight Elite Eight appearance while averaging 18.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per game during the 2024-25 season. Sears earned First Team All-American honors this past season and was a Naismith Player of the Year semifinalist. He finished his career in Tuscaloosa ranked third on Alabama’s all-time scoring list with 1,876 career points.
UNA athletics set to join United Athletic Conference

2 days ago | whnt.com | Olivia Whitmire

FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) announced a groundbreaking strategic alliance, set to commence in July 2026. The WAC will rebrand as the United Athletic Conference (UAC) and together the ASUN and UAC will form a consortium. The consortium will be led by Executive Director Jeff Bacon, current ASUN Commissioner.
FBI postpones bringing law enforcement training pilot program to Redstone Arsenal, organization says

2 days ago | whnt.com | Logan Sparkman |Taylor Mitchell

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The FBI has postponed bringing some training operations to Redstone Arsenal, according to an organization representing thousands of National Training Academy graduates. FBI National Academy Associates, or FBINAA, Inc., is a nonprofit organization that represents law enforcement professionals who are graduates of the National Training Academy.
Auburn’s Johni Broome drafted by Philadelphia 76ers

2 days ago | whnt.com | Olivia Whitmire

(WHNT) — Former Auburn basketball star Johni Broome was selected with the 35th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to the Philadelphia 76ers. In his final year of college hoops, Broome averaged 18.6 points and 10.8 rebounds per game while leading the Tigers to the program’s second Final Four appearance. Broome became the first consensus All-American in the Tigers’ program history and was also named SEC Player of the Year for his 2024-25 campaign.
59th Daikin Spirit of America tournament tees off

3 days ago | whnt.com | Storm ZekearShop NowUndo |Alexa Harley

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — Day one of the 59th Daikin Spirit of America tournament teed off bright and early at Burningtree Country Club, kicking off another great week of golf in Decatur. There were several collegiate standouts as well as local golf stars who tried to beat the heat through 18 holes Wednesday. Tristin Wisener actually grew up about 10 minutes away from the course.
Fyffe set to open 2025 season in 20th Annual Kickoff Classic

3 days ago | whnt.com | Olivia Whitmire

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WHNT) — The Fyffe Red Devils will open the 2025 high school football season in the 20th annual Kickoff Classic at Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl. Prattville will take on Pike Road on Thursday, August 21, and then Fyffe will play Maplesville on Friday, August 22, kicking off at 7 p.m. at the Cramton Bowl. The four schools playing in the Kickoff Classic have combined to win 17 state championships, with Fyffe leading the way with seven since 2014.
Huntsville shows off final design for Big Spring Park East expansion

4 days ago | whnt.com | Taylor Mitchell

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The City of Huntsville has unveiled the final design for the expansion of Big Spring Park East. On Tuesday, the city showed the final designs for the expansion to the Huntsville Planning Commission. The new design takes the site of the old Huntsville City Hall and turns it into green space, which the city said will add 2.4 acres to Big Spring Park.