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Kalen DeBoer, Alabama Crimson Tide fall behind SEC foe in race for elite 5-star QB recruit
The Alabama Crimson Tide continues to be on the hunt for its quarterback of the future. Head coach Kalen DeBoer hoped it would be 2026 5-star QB Faizon Brandon out of Greensboro, North Carolina. However, with Brandon's decision coming this weekend, Alabama does not appear to be in the lead. ...
Kelly Madsen elevated to associate head coach for Auburn ahead of 2024 season
AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn soccer’s Kelly Madsen has been elevated to associate head coach ahead of the start of the 2024 season, head coach Karen Hoppa announced. Madsen joined the Tigers’ staff prior to the 2023 season as an assistant coach. “It was an obvious decision for...
Democratic Socialists’ Birmingham chapter offers free auto services clinic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Volunteers from the Birmingham chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America will be fixing brake lights and fuses for locals — completely free of charge. The Brake Light & Fuse Replacement Clinic will be operating on Aug. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. The shop is held in the parking lot […]
Volunteers in Huntsville petitioning to get Robert Kennedy Jr. on presidential ballot
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A local group has been pushing to get independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. on the ballot across Alabama this November. It takes 5,000 signatures to get him on the ballot. Amy Castor and several other volunteers have been petitioning in Huntsville at areas like Lowe...
Vape Court launched to address juvenile vaping
Jackson County District Court, in collaboration with Jackson County Juvenile Court, is set to implement a new Vape Court starting in August 2024, coinciding with the new school year. This initiative aims to tackle the growing issue of vaping among students in Jackson County Schools and Scottsboro City Schools. School...
Update: Heat advisory affecting Alabama until Saturday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 4:54 a.m. on Saturday valid for Saturday between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. for Marengo, Dallas, Lowndes, Montgomery, Bullock, Pike and Barbour counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values up to 102 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity...
Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry to retire from office at end of term
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Cullman County Sheriff Matt Gentry will be retiring from office at the end of his term. During a press conference Friday, Gentry announced that he would be retiring at the end of his term in January 2027. During his announcement, Gentry talked about how many politicians–specifically in Washington– talk about term […]
Historic Annie Merts Center to become a condo property in 2025
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Historic Annie Merts Center that once served as a school will soon serve as a condo property. People will roam the halls again at the historic property in the next six to eight months. Ben Nemec, who is listing the property with Keller Williams Realty...
What you need to know about #LitterFreeHSV
Local authorities have shed a lot of light on not only the unsightliness of city litter but also the danger of it. Here’s what you can do to be a more responsible citizen and do your part in keeping Huntsville beautiful. The problem with littering. The Green Team is...
Prattville residents voice frustration about mining trucks constantly driving through quiet neighborhood
Some frustrated homeowners in Prattville are speaking out after years of dealing with noisy dump trucks driving through their once peaceful subdivision. Constant noise from trucks hauling clay out of a nearby mine can be heard inside and outside of homes in the Beacon Hills neighborhood. “It is unbelievably frustrating...
Update: Damaging winds and nickel-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms to hit Marshall County Friday
On Friday at 7:47 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 8 p.m. for Marshall County. The storms could bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches). "At 7:47 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles...
Tropical Storm Debby To Form Saturday
CLANTON – Friday, 11:30 am August 2, 2024. Potential Tropical Cyclone Four is forecast to become Tropical Storm Debby on Saturday and cross Florida Sunday into early Monday. If the current track stays the same, no impacts will be seen across AL other than increased rip currents at the coast. However, even a small change in track can lead to large impact changes. For example, if the center of circulation ends up farther westward into the Gulf, the potential exists for additional intensification of winds and other impacts.
Heavy Rainfall Moving Out of Area
Hazardous Weather Outlook/National Weather Service Birmingham AL. Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St.Clair-Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the counties served by the National Weather Service office in Birmingham. Outlook through Tonight. A few marginally severe storms will be possible across the northern half of Central Alabama from 2 PM through 10 PM. The...
Huntsville Fire and Rescue opens fire station on growing west side
HUNTSVILLE — To keep up with the city of Huntsville’s sky rocketing growth, Huntsville Fire and Rescue headed west to open a fire station. The move will help improve response times and help homeowners save on insurance premiums. “This station is something we’ve needed for a long time...
Happenings in North Alabama the weekend of August 2-4
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — This weekend has some events to keep in mind!. The Market at MidCity - Every Sunday until November 10, from noon to 4 p.m., featuring 50 local vendors. A Journey into Imagimation Exhibit - Showcasing over 100 years of global animation art! Explore this experience at the Huntsville Museum of Art from July 12 to September 29.