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‘We must stick together:’ Member of British House of Parliament makes special visit to North Alabama
You don't see politicians from across the globe in North Alabama often but Lord Ross Kempsell, a member of the British House of the Lords, made a special visit to Huntsville Friday highlighting why the relationship between the U.S and U.K. is so significant.
Softball tournament held in Florence bringing in millions of dollars of revenue
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - A softball tournament in Florence is bringing in millions of dollars in revenue. There are teams from all over the world, competing. Florence has been chosen to host two tournaments over the next two weeks: the Babe Ruth Softball World Series and the Cal Ripken Baseball World Series.
Tharptown Rocketry Program places second place in the world
FRANKLIN CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A North Alabama Rocket team made a very strong showing in an international competition. Tharptown High School’s team finished second at the Farnborough Air Show. It was the closest score in the competition’s history. Tharptown High School principal Tyler Berryman said he did...
The 'build-to-rent' concept is giving those looking for a home more flexibility
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Being a first-time homebuyer in today’s market can be tough. "The build-to-rent concept really was born out of a lot of the challenges that first time homebuyers face and today's environment," Ron Dinwiddie, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Management Services at Landmark Properties shares. "Typically, high prices of houses across the country, and then also this high interest rate environment that we're in and what we've seen over the last few years is that because of those challenges that are present, an increasing number of folks want to be able to live in a neighborhood environment, something that feels like the neighborhood they would have purchased in, but they want the flexibility of renting."
Trash Pandas shut out for second straight night
MADISON, Ala — The Rocket City Trash Pandas (45-47, 12-12) offense was silenced for the second straight night in a pitchers duel between a pair of top prospects, falling 2-0 to the Chattanooga Lookouts (28-65, 8-16) on Friday night at Toyota Field. It was the 12th time this season Rocket City has been shut out.
Take After Take with Carl Prather: RIP NCAA Football 14, Hello College Football 25
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - On this week’s show, Carl says goodbye to NCAA Football 14 and shares his excitement about the newest iteration, College Football 25. We also discuss the absurdity of the Home Field Advantage rankings for the new game and give our hottest sports take that is bound to make some people mad. But remember, Take After Take is a safe space...
Huntsville, Madison City Schools prepare for back to school 2024
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) — There is less than a week until students head back to school and that can mean a lot of questions from parents about what to expect for the upcoming semester. Among the list of parent’s worries is safety. That’s why Huntsville City Schools is taking the next steps to hire […]
North Alabama track and field athlete “Mr. Jumps” makes his second Olympic appearance
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The torch is lit, the games have begun! The Tennessee Valley has some representation in Paris for this year’s summer Olympic games. JuVaughn Harrison is making his second appearance at the Olympic games in the high jump event. “The Olympics isn’t something that is very...
NC Fast Facts: US census to conduct test runs throughout South, West, including NC
Six places in the South and West will host practice runs four years before the 2030 U.S. census, a nationwide head count that helps determine political power and the distribution of federal funds. Residents of western Texas, tribal lands in Arizona; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Western North Carolina; Spartanburg, South Carolina;...
Paris, Tennessee Olympic block party canceled due to rain
PARIS, Tenn. (WSMV) - Update: The Paris, Tennessee block party has been canceled due to rain. Earlier: Paris, Tennessee is hosting an Olympic Block Party at Eiffel Tower Park on Friday, July 26 to celebrate the summer games. The city in Henry County is about a two hour drive from...
Rain expected for only part of the weekend
Rain chances take a dip to start the weekend, but we'll be tracking more widespread rain and storms again on Sunday. Some rain hangs on early next week with hotter and drier weather returning by the end of the week. Tonight looks cloudy and muggy, but dry for most. Temperatures...
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