WHNT-TV (Huntsville, AL)

WHNT-TV is a television station affiliated with CBS, serving the Tennessee Valley region in North Alabama and is based in Huntsville. The station transmits a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 19 from a transmitter located on Monte Sano. WHNT-TV is owned by Tribune Broadcasting, part of the Tribune Media Company. Its main studios are situated on Holmes Avenue Northwest in downtown Huntsville. Additionally, the station operates three bureaus located in Decatur, Sand Mountain (Albertville), and Shoals (Florence).

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Family remembers daughter who died in 2021 crash as DUI case approaches end

1 day ago | whnt.com | Kayla Smith

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — A mother who has waited years for justice after her daughter was killed in a 2021 crash by an accused drunk driver says a chapter is closing on the case. 24-year-old Hannah Parton and 47-year-old Arlene Velasquez were killed in the crash. “You know, she just was that soft-natured young lady that wanted everyone to do well,” Sheila Smith said about her daughter Hannah. Smith said the families waited almost a year to see movement in the case.
Meet Sage! News 19’s Adoptable Pet of the Week

1 day ago | whnt.com | Logan Sparkman

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — All over the Tennessee Valley, furry friends are looking for their forever homes. This week, we are featuring another dog from the Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS) who is looking for a family of their own, Sage!The shelter said that Sage was first in the shelter as a puppy, but do to no fault of his own, he is back at GHHS and looking for a new home.
Madison County community leaders hold annual Juneteenth conversation

2 days ago | whnt.com | StormSolymallshop Now |Kayla Smith

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Community leaders said they wanted to take Juneteenth as an opportunity to educate. Juneteenth celebrations commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S., honoring the day a group of enslaved people heard the news of emancipation after the end of the Civil War. “Its very important now that we understand the past, not to hurt anyone, not to shame anyone, but to help us all to go forward,” said Karockas “Doc Rock” Watkins, the event’s moderator.
Rainy & Stormy Early, More T’Storms This Afternoon

3 days ago | whnt.com | Danielle Dozier |Jessica Camuto |Ben Smith

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Rain and storms look to return through Thursday morning. Steady rain and storms continue through the morning hours. There could be some localized flooding as well. Embedded within these storms, damaging wind gusts greater than 50 mph, heavy rainfall and some hail will be possible. In addition, there’s some directional wind shear in the atmosphere to there will be a very low threat of a tornado.
Heat Dome builds over the region late week

3 days ago | whnt.com | Jessica Camuto

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — We are about to turn hotter across the Deep South later this week, through into the new work week. This will be an extremely hot and humid air mass that will lead to a moderate to major heat risk for the region. A heat dome will build east beginning Thursday and then settle over the Deep South. A heat dome occurs when an area of high pressure forms above the surface, preventing the hot and humid air from escaping.
Judge sets $1M bond for Huntsville man charged in infant’s death

3 days ago | whnt.com | Logan Sparkman

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Court records show a Madison County Judge set bond at $1 million for a man charged with murder and aggravated child abuse in the death of an infant. Victavious Tarez Dennis, 24, was charged with aggravated child abuse on May 8 after officers responded to a local hospital following reports that an infant had been injured. The department told News 19 that the infant who suffered critical injuries and was being treated at the hospital later died from those injuries.
Decatur Deputy Chief Eric Stisher takes oath of office

3 days ago | whnt.com | Logan Sparkman

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — Deputy Chief Eric Stisher was sworn in at the Decatur City Hall on Wednesday. The city council voted to hire Former Birmingham Police Officer Lieutenant Stisher to fill the position after approving the position on Monday, June 9. Stisher has over 22 years of law enforcement starting with training at the Birmingham police academy on December 8, 1997. Stisher joined the police force in 1997 and retired in 2025.
Tennessee property tax change push could raise rent on single-family homes, officials say

4 days ago | whnt.com | Tori Gessner

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Some Tennessee families could see a rise in rent thanks to a push to charge landlords a higher property tax rate by treating single-family rental homes like commercial properties. William Carman, former director of the TN Comptroller’s Division of Property Assessments, told News 2 his former employer wants single-family rental homes reclassified from residential properties to commercial, which means rental properties would be assessed at 40% of their value instead of 25%.
City of Madison mayoral candidates speak to News 19 ahead of Aug. 26 election

4 days ago | whnt.com | Emily Moessner

MADISON, Ala. (WHNT) — In just two months, voters in the City of Madison will elect a new mayor. This comes as long-time Mayor Paul Finley is not seeking re-election. The Madison Municipal Election is Tuesday, August 26th. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. that day, and one of the races on the ballot will be for mayor. So far, three candidates have filled out their qualifying paperwork and told News 19 that they are officially in the race.
Alabama legislator concerned about how federal cuts could impact local healthcare

4 days ago | whnt.com | Kayla Smith

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The federal budget bill championed by President Trump is before the U.S. Senate, and it could include changes to Medicaid that would prevent women from receiving early prenatal care provided by a state bill. In May, Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill that would speed up Medicaid access to pregnant mothers in Alabama. Rep. Marilyn Lands said the goal of that bill was to get pregnant mothers in front of doctors faster.