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One injured following incident on Willow Pointe Dr.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - One person is injured following an incident on Willow Pointe Drive in Huntsville on Sunday evening. The Huntsville Police Department said officers were dispatched to the scene in the 6600 block of Willow Pointe Drive and found one victim with a non-life-threatening injury. Authorities said the victim was treated at the scene.
First Zach Bryan, Now Jelly Roll and Warren Zeiders: The “Hawk Tuah” Girl Continues to Pop up on the Country Music Scene
Hailey Welch never expected to go viral. But thanks to an off-color joke she made to a YouTuber at CMA Fest, all of America now knows her as the “Hawk Tuah” girl. Now, the 21-year-old Belfast, Tennessee native has shared a stage with Zach Bryan and gotten some pointers on fame from Shaq. Most recently, Welch made an appearance at the Rock the South festival in Cullman, Alabama.
2 arrested in connection to drug trafficking in Colbert Co.
SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WAFF) - Two people were arrested in connection to trafficking drugs in Colbert County on Friday morning. According to the Colbert County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was issued at a home on 13th Avenue in Sheffield. At the house, deputies said 40 grams of methamphetamine, a 22 caliber rifle, and $388 were found.
Jacksonville State football adds Auburn to schedule, will travel to Jordan-Hare in 2026
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (WBRC) - Returning to the Plains. That’s what Jacksonville State football will be doing in 2026, according to JSU Athletics. JSU Athletics Director Greg Seitz announced Saturday that the Gamecocks will travel to Auburn Sept. 26, 2026 to take on the Tigers. “We’re very excited about the...
Space One Eleven Summer Art Camps
Space One Eleven’s summer art camps are a perfect way for young artists to learn a new art form or improve upon their art skills! These camps give young artists ample time to dive into their projects, make friends, and create finished pieces of work for the end-of-summer student and teaching artist exhibition. All camps are taught by practicing artists in Space One Eleven’s professional art studios.
Nick Dunlap notches historic second PGA Tour victory
The legend of Nick Dunlap grew a little bit larger Sunday afternoon. Dunlap, the former University of Alabama golfer who counts the Canebrake Club in Athens as one of his home course, won the Barracuda Championship in Truckee, California, for his second victory of his rookie season on the PGA Tour.
Sam’s Club and Costco members unhappy with changes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Shoppers love Sam’s Club and Costco for their wide variety of items, low prices, and deep discounts if you buy in bulk. But both chains have just announced big changes that are making some longtime customers very unhappy. Sam’s Club has quietly made changes to...
Former Alabama All-American signs his first NFL contract
Former Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner signed his first NFL contract just in time to start training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings’ rookies reported for training camp on Sunday at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota, and the NFL team announced its first-round draft picks, Turner and Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, signed their contracts shortly after arriving.
Missouri 5-Star OL returning to visit Alabama this month
Jackson Cantwell has announced he will return to Alabama on July 28 to unofficially visit the Crimson Tide. Cantwell attends Nixa High School in Missouri, and he is on pace to be a consensus 2026 five-star recruit in the future. The Missouri product put Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon...
Former Alabama defensive back opens training camp for Lions with an injury
The Detroit Lions open training camp with four players on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Brian Branch, a University of Alabama alumnus, is one of the players. A former Crimson Tide defensive back, Branch was taken in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. He had a...
GALLERY: "Dress Like Spann" Day at the Birmingham Barons
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) - It was all fun and no severe weather Sunday at the Birmingham Barons baseball game. ABC 33/40 News and the Barons teamed up for "Dress Like Spann" day at Regions Field. Fans of all ages showed up with their tie and suspenders, all ready to respect the polygon! Thankfully, the weather was great with abnormally cool temperatures for late July.
Kowaliga Retreat residents encouraged to boil water
A boil water notice has been issued by Central Elmore Water and Sewer Authority (CEW&SA). The utility authority was repairing a water leak Saturday when an improperly installed sewer lateral was damaged. “ADEM was immediately notified,” CEW&SA said in a social media post. “Out of caution once water service is...
Meet Goldie, the PAHS Pet of the Week
Goldie is a 4-year-old female Chihuahua mix who must be spayed before adoption. She was found as a stray out in the county and no owner came looking for her. Goldie is white with black markings; and she only weighs 9 pounds. She is a friendly little gal who gets along well with other dogs. Like any Chihuahua, Goldie would probably do best in a home with no small children. This little darling is so ready to have a home and family who will love her. Come meet Goldie soon.
ESPN analyst names four SEC teams that have a better chance of making College Football Playoff than Alabama
The 2024 college football season is going to look very different. From conference realignment to a 12-team playoff, the new era is hoping to attract more fans to the sport. Another notable change will be Nick Saban sitting behind a desk while watching the new Alabama head coach, Kalen DeBoer, try to continue the great work Saban did in his 18 years with the program. With the changing of the guard comes questions. Can Alabama continue the success they had under Saban?
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