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Huntsville Fire respond to house fire
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Fire and Rescue crews responded to a fire Friday morning. Fire crews were called just before 9 a.m. to Whisperwood Way about a house fire. Fire officials say five crews responded to the home. They did not say if anyone was injured or how the...
Happenings in North Alabama the weekend of July 5-7
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. Athens Lions Club Kiddie Carnival - Rides priced at one 50-cent ticket each. The carnival runs Thursday through Saturday evenings until July 27.
Rental community springs up in the heart of fast-growing North Alabama city
At first glance, the Everstead resembles a lot of the new subdivisions springing up in Madison, west Huntsville or western Madison County. Young families walk through the recently constructed neighborhoods in the gated community just off Hughes Road in the heart of the city. If you purchase a product or...
Mazda Toyota recognized for childcare options at national summit
A Huntsville manufacturer has been recognized nationally for its effort to provide childcare options for its workforce. Mazda Toyota Manufacturing General Manager Jason Pickering participated in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s National Childcare Innovation Summit last week in Washington. D.C. Government agencies, companies and non-profits were also involved in the summit.
Scattered thunderstorms likely today. Heavy rain expected.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Good morning! For today, scattered showers and thunderstorms likely. Rain will be heavy at times, wind gusts to 40 MPH can be expected. High temperatures will be dependent on storm coverage. A Heat Advisory continues for the area, but not as hot as yesterday with high temps around 90 degrees. Tonight, showers and storms end early. Firework shows scheduled for tonight should be good to go. Low to mid 70s overnight.
Alabama Gators Multiplying And Killing Our Pets
Can we all say that Gators seem to be taking over in Alabama?. This is outside of a church in Clarke County. In Leesburg Florida recently a couple of friends who were duck hunting lost their entire “catch” to a hungry alligator. Cass Couey and Kevin Stipe were inevitably feeding what they called a dinosaur.
‘Nothing filtered’: Veteran shares PTSD journey on TikTok, builds online community of service members
Amrok Critton has built an online community, posting videos on TikTok that resonate with hundreds of thousands of people, many of them veterans and their supporters.
Alabama state senator seriously injured in Fourth of July personal watercraft accident with son, police say
An Alabama State senator was injured Thursday afternoon in personal watercraft accident with his adult son, state police said Friday. Sen. Garlan E. Gudger Jr., 49, of Cullman, was injured Thursday when the 2024 Sea-Doo GTI personal watercraft (PWC) he was operating was struck in the rear by a 2019 Sea-Doo GTI PWC operated by Garlan E. Gudger III, 21, also of Cullman.
Alabama Democrats speak on possible presidential candidate switch
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Following last week’s presidential debate, questions remain about whether the Democratic Party will keep President Joe Biden as their candidate for the White House. State Rep. Sam Jones (D-Mobile) says it would be difficult to take Biden off the ticket on short notice. “I don’t know how it will turn out,” […]
Built to last: Torch Technologies earns Evergreen designation
HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville-based Torch Technologies, one of the nation’s leading defense contractors, has been named to the Tugboat Institute’s inaugural Best Evergreen Companies list. Each of the companies on the list exemplifies excellence across all of the Evergreen 7Ps principles. Their dedication to their business excellence is...
BBB Warns Of Classic Car Scam Targeting Alabamians
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Central and South Alabama alerts consumers about an increase in fake classic car and heavy equipment websites scamming individuals. These fraudulent sites have led to significant financial losses, with many Alabamians targeted by car dealer scams originating from other states. Scammers create fake websites...
Heat advisory issued for Southeast Alabama for Saturday
On Friday at 1:20 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid for Saturday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva and Houston counties. Weather service Heat safety: Protecting yourself in hot conditions. Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids. Find cool shelter: Opt for...
‘Formula for disaster’: Alabama beach visitors warned about dangerous rip currents this weekend
Lifeguards and beach patrols from Gulf Shores to Panama City Beach are preparing for a busy weekend from the “hidden dangers” of rip currents that will emerge from Hurricane Beryl, churning in the warm Gulf waters hundreds of miles away. Strong surf is expected along the Alabama and...
Report: Campaign spending in Alabama could top $43M
(The Center Square) – Campaign spending in Alabama elections this fall could top $43 million, a new report says. The Political Projections Report was released on Monday by advertising tracking company AdImpact and it predicts that nationally, campaign spending could hit a new high of $10.69 billion, up from its previous prediction of $10.2 billion. The previous high was in the 2019-20 cycle, when spending topped $9.02 billion. There are...
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