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Be ready for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama early Wednesday evening
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 3:27 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4 p.m. for Limestone, Madison and Morgan counties. Residents can look for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3:27 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Triana, or...
Madison County Sheriff's Office hosts Annual Positive Leadership Youth Summer Camp
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — It's that time to spread a little extra positivity because the Madison County Sheriff's Office is hosting its Annual Positive Leadership Youth Summer Camp this week! The week-long program is designed for fifth and sixth graders from the Madison County School System who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement this school year.
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Madison County early Tuesday evening
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 3:09 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4 p.m. for Madison County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3:08 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over northwestern Huntsville, moving east at 15 mph,"...
Update: Heat advisory for North Alabama until Tuesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 4:56 a.m. on Tuesday valid for Tuesday between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan and Cullman counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 107 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high...
Burn ban amplified as heat and drought persist
HUNTSVILLE – Potentially dangerous hot weather continues this week with heat indexes, or “feels like temperatures,” moving into the 100s in the Tennessee Valley. However, help could come in the way of rain later in the week when a cold front moves through Wednesday. The recent heatwave...
2 killed, 1 hurt in early Monday crash in Madison County
Two people died in an early Monday wreck in Madison County. The two-vehicle crash happened about 8:47 a.m. in the 3,900 block of Winchester Road, according to Don Webster of Huntsville Emergency Medical Services. Another patient was taken to Huntsville Hospital in stable condition.
North Alabama man allegedly broke into apartment, raped juvenile victim
Authorities say a Madison County man broke into an apartment and sexually abused a juvenile. Tahjyer Amir Reed, 27, of Huntsville, has been charged with first and second degree rape, first degree and second degree sodomy-strong arm, burglary and fourth degree property theft. According to court documents, the victim was...
Ask the Expert: How to Ride the School Bus
From time to time we like to invite local experts from the community to answer questions about parenting and raising kids in Huntsville and North Alabama. Today we asked Tom Brandon, Madison County Commissioner, and former educator and school bus driver to address the BEST way to ride a school bus.
Huntsville man killed after wreck on Indian Creek Rd.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Huntsville man has died after an early Saturday morning wreck in Madison County. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the incident happened around 1:35 a.m. on Indian Creek Road after a 2017 Lexus GX 460 hit a tree and then caught fire. Officials...
Bullying at School: The Solution Starts At Home
Ours is a world full of mean people saying mean things. So when our children act badly, why should it surprise us? I’ve started this article many times and each time I start, I stop because I get overwhelmed with the task of fitting all there is to say on the subject. It’s no secret all of our local school systems in Huntsville, Madison, and Madison County have had incidents of bullying at school. That’s when I started writing again because frankly, it needs to be said.
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