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BlueHalo’s anti-drone missile passes critical development milestone
HUNTSVILLE – The use of drones in combat is increasing and so, in kind, is the development of missiles to counter drone attacks. In Huntsville, which has a legacy of missile technology, work is being done on that element of global defense. BlueHalo, which has deployed Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems,...
Freedom Foundation to host annual Your Next Mission veterans hiring event
HUNTSVILLE – The American Freedom Foundation will host the 10th annual Your Next Mission Huntsville SMD 2024 veterans hiring event in association with Still Serving Veterans. It is conjunction with the Space and Missile Defense Symposium at the Von Braun Center on Aug. 7. The event brings together major...
One taken to hospital, investigation underway following 'domestic-related incident' in Huntsville
One person was taken to the hospital after what police are referring to as a domestic-related incident in Huntsville. According to the Huntsville Police Department, the victim received a cut to the upper body and was transported to Huntsville Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police say one person was detained to...
Tuscaloosa marching bands tune up for high school football season
The high school football season is right around the corner in Tuscaloosa, which means marching band members, cheerleading squads and players are hard at work in preparation for when the games begin. At Northridge High School, first-year band director Rick Ardovino held a camp from July 15-26, where students learned songs for their halftime show and sharpened their marching skills. ...
Major Improvements And Growth At Westlawn Middle School
Tuscaloosa City Schools are gearing up for the 2024/2025 school year. One school, Westlawn Middle, is working hard to change the perceptions about some city schools. Recently, we published an article that focused on a list of the supposedly "worst" schools in Alabama. The rankings, according to greatschools.org, were based...
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...
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...