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North Alabama looking to reach boiling point in Brent Dearmon's second year
North Alabama football has one goal in mind for its 2024 season: get one degree better. "There's a book I read called 212," Lions head coach Brent Dearmon explained. "At 212 degrees, water begins to boil. The book talked about, at 211 degrees, water is just hot. One degree of difference can power a steam engine."
UAB Athletics hosting Fan Fest to kickoff 2024 football season
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - UAB Athletics will be celebrating the start of the 2024 football season with their second annual fan fest at the UAB Football Operations Center Aug. 17. The event will give fans the opportunity to pick up their 2024 schedule posters and interact with players from the...
Birmingham-area Verizon Wireless stores to give away $3M worth in free backpacks
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Round Room, a Verizon authorized retailer, is giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks at its 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event in three Alabama locations on Sunday. Backpacks can be one of the more expensive items on school supply lists, with...
1 person killed, another being held in jail following crash in Fulton
FULTON, Miss. (WTVA) – A fatal crash in Fulton is under investigation. Fulton Police Chief Brad Rogers said the crash took place just before 4 p.m. Saturday at the South Adams and County Club Road intersection. The chief said one person was injured and was taken to the North...
A look at rental trends here in the Huntsville area
The rental market here in the Huntsville area continues to heat up, as apartment complexes and rental communities are breaking ground throughout Madison County. Rent in Huntsville is up nearly 5 percent since last year, while average rent in Madison has remained roughly the same. Here’s a look at average rent in our communities in and around the Rocket City:
Candidates for Huntsville’s Board of Education District 1 speak at forum
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - In Northwest Huntsville, the four candidates running for the District 1 seat for the Board of Education -- Will Culver, Claudia Harris, Pat King, and Chaundra Jones -- discussed their ideas and vision for how to improve the district. “I want to advocate for different groups...
Step By Step Therapeutic Riders hosts annual horse show
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - One local organization is helping calm people with their horses. On Saturday, Step By Step Therapeutic Riders held an annual horse show at the Alabama A&M Agribition Center. The organization offers a therapeutic/calming outlet for people with mental illnesses. Deborah Williams, Owner and Instructor at Step...
Operation Homefront supplies 120 backpacks for military families
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - One nonprofit is making sure kids have everything they need when they return to the classroom. Operation Homefront collects back-to-school equipment for kids such as backpacks, lunch boxes and school supplies for military families at no charge. On Saturday, Operation Homefront’s annual “Back to School Brigade”...
HPD holds recruiting event for community members looking to join the force
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Huntsville Police Department held a training day on Saturday for potential recruits. The event had participants test out multiple physical training exercises such as push-ups, sit-ups and running. The recruiting event gave participants an inside look into what officers go through before hitting the streets.
Crews battle early morning fire on Arbor Oak Drive
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville Fire crews battled an early morning structure fire on Arbor Oak Drive Saturday. Officials at the scene said nobody was injured in the fire. WAFF was also at the scene. It is still unknown what caused the fire. We have reached out to Huntsville Fire...
UAH entry selected ‘Most Innovative’ in Concrete Canoe Competition
PROVO, Utah – Engineering students from the University of Alabama in Huntsville designed and built the canoe voted “most innovative” in the 37th annual American Society of Civil Engineers Concrete Canoe Competition. The final phase of the event was staged as part of last month’s ASCE Civil...
Stunning Lake Tuscaloosa Architectural Masterpiece Up for Grabs
Step inside a luxurious, one-of-a-kind Lake Tuscaloosa retreat designed for optimal luxury and ultimate indulgence. The agent Trevor Sanders with Advantage Realty said, “This architectural masterpiece offers the epitome of luxury living.”. Alabama Real Estate, Homes for Sale in Alabama, What Homes are for sale in Alabama, Most Expensive...
HPD North Precinct hosts end of summer Family Fun Night
HUNTSVILLE — With the goal of connecting to the community, the Huntsville Police Department’s North Precinct is inviting families to its end-of-the-summer Family Fun Night. The social gathering, scheduled for Monday at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center, will include a snow cone truck, bounce house, outdoor games,...
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