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Man shot Thursday morning in Birmingham motel parking lot
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A man is in the hospital after being shot in the parking lot of a Birmingham motel Thursday morning. Police said they received the call of a shooting at the Motel 8 Inn at 5000 1st Avenue North at 2:30 a.m. When they arrived, police say...
MSCS names Alabama comedian, media personality Jermaine 'FunnyMaine' Johnson strategic communications officer
Memphis-Shelby County Schools has hired a new strategic communications officer ― and many know him for his work as a comedian and media personality. MSCS Superintendent Marie Feagins has tapped Jermaine Johnson to be strategic communications officer. He has worked in Alabama ― Feagins’ home state ― as a nonprofit communications leader, media personality, and comedian who goes by the nickname “FunnyMaine.” He’ll now lead a three-year strategy to strengthen MSCS’ TV and radio station, public...
High School football Week 0 schedule in central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The 2024 high school football season is fast approaching as teams prepare to begin their quest for a state championship. Week 0 begins Aug. 22 and will run through Aug. 24. Several schools hired new head coaches including the Hoover Buccaneers. The Bucs hired former Clay-Chalkville head coach Drew Gilmer, as […]
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Powers Alabama Communities for 50 Years, Prepares for the Future
Browns Ferry is TVA’s first and largest nuclear power plant, with three boiling water reactors producing about 20 percent of TVA’s total generation capacity. It is the nation’s third-largest nuclear power producer and employs 1,500 people. In this 50th anniversary year for Unit 1, Browns Ferry also...
Huntsville Fire & Rescue cuts ribbon on Fire Station No. 20
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Fire & Rescue officials celebrated the opening of Fire Station No. 20 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. The station is located at 13175 Burgreen Road in Madison. “This station is something we’ve needed for a long time to serve one of the fastest-growing parts...
Huntsville Weekend Roundup August 2-4
Happy back-to-school week! Ready for some weekend fun? 🍎 Our top picks are below, but you can also check out our full event calendar for even more Huntsville weekend family fun!. This post is your go-to for the latest family-friendly events, updated weekly and republished every month. Free &...
Cherokee County Arrest Files for Thursday, August 1st, 2024
THAIS GREEN, age 38 of Gadsden – was arrested by the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, on charges of Failure to Appear on previous counts of the Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree – along with new counts of Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (two counts) and Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia;
What is doxing and what’s the law on it in Alabama?
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A new law went into effect on Monday that officially defines what doxing is and makes it a criminal offense. “It’s intended to harass that public official or any individual, which this new Alabama law covers,” Former U.S. Attorney Jay Town said. The law...
Medical Association of Alabama boasts new program to boost physician recruitment
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) – A brand-new training program designed to combat Alabama’s doctors shortage has been launched. The Medical Association of the State of Alabama is now accepting applications for the Bridge Year Graduate Physician Program. Under the supervision of a licensed physician, these students can practice some forms of medicine until they can go to […]
Westminster Christian football mom’s take the field
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - An athlete’s biggest fan and harshest critic is often times their mother, but what happens when roles are reversed? The moms of the Westminster Wildcats football team got a taste of what fall camp was like on Wednesday, in the fifth annual Mom’s Football Practice.
Annual blood drive honoring Hoover teen happening this weekend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Organizers are preparing an annual blood donation event to honor the life of a Hoover teen. The Sophia Zeigler Blood Drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the UAB Campus Greens, hosted by LifeSouth. On Aug. 3, 2022, Zeigler was shot and killed at a Hoover gas […]
Alabama loses football commitment to Auburn, then offers his brother
All is fair in love and war... and recruiting. Less than 48 hours after losing Southside (Alabama) four-star playmaker Derick Smith to the Auburn Tigers, the Alabama Crimson Tide have countered.