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Post office collection boxes removed in Gardendale after mail theft incident
GARDENDALE, Ala. (WBRC) - The blue collection boxes at the Gardendale Post Office have been removed following a second mail theft, according to the United States Postal Service. The U.S. Postal Service says the boxes were removed after a break-in that occurred sometimes over the weekend of July 20-21. This...
Midday Nowcast: Daily Showers and Storms Remain in the Forecast
TODAY THROUGH THE WEEKEND: Scattered rain and storms remain in the forecast today and through the weekend as a very tropical air mass remains in place across Alabama. The trend is toward fewer showers and storms, but still rain and storms remain in the forecast with rain chances in the 40-50 percent range through the weekend. With a mix of sun and clouds we expect highs in the low to upper 80s.
Big Lots and Red Lobster closing locations in Alabama
Troubled national chains, Big Lots and Red Lobster are shuttering two Alabama locations. As reported by The Bama Buzz in May, Red Lobster restaurants temporarily closed their Huntsville, Decatur, Auburn and Mobile locations in May when it announced they were filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This week, the Red...
Elmore County mother convicted in 'starvation death' of her newborn
WETUMPKA − An Elmore County mother has been convicted in the “starvation death,” of her newborn child, District Attorney CJ Robinson said. “The infant starved to death, plain and simple,” Robinson said. “No rhyme, no reason, never taken to a doctor, no underlying medical condition. He was just simply neglected until he died.” After...
Isolated showers and storms Saturday, more rain and storms Sunday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A few showers and storms Friday evening along with patchy fog overnight tonight. We expect to see isolated showers and storms Saturday. A strong disturbance will be moving in Sunday afternoon. This will likely trigger a round of slow moving, strong to severe storms. The biggest...
Five new faculty members join UAH College of Engineering 2024
UAH College of Engineering is proud to announce the arrival of five new faculty members this fall:. Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering and Engineering Management (ISEEM) Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Georgia, 2022. M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Florida Institute of Technology, 2016. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering,...
Tyson signs with Huntsville Havoc
Former Hobart Hockey captain Zach Tyson '22, MSM '23 will return to the United States this year to continue his professional hockey career. After spending a year in France, the forward recently signed with the Huntsville Havoc for the 2024-25 season. Tyson played in 112 games over his four seasons in Geneva. He recorded 92 points on 38 goals and 54 assists. He helped the Statesmen to a 90-21-7 overall record, four NCAA tournament selections, two appearances in the national semifinals and the first national championship in program history. During the national championship run in 2022-23, Tyson had 21 points...
New Elkmont elementary school set to open in less than a week
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Students from the now-closed Piney Chapel Elementary School and Elkmont Elementary School will be walking through unfamiliar hallways this year since a new school was built to house both schools. “I get excited every year, but I will say this year I think we are more...
This week in HS Sports: Explaining the new 7A football playoff format ... maybe
This is an opinion piece. The AHSAA’s Central Board of Control approved the 2024 fall sports book this week. Included in that is the new format for the 7A football playoffs. Since the state went to seven classifications in 2014, the South winner (a team from either Region 1 or Region 2) and the North winner (a team from Region 3 or 4, though it’s been Region 3 every year) have met in the state championship game.
Medical cannabis advocates speak out as lawsuits delay the issuing of licenses
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — Medical cannabis advocates are speaking out as lawsuits continue to prevent the issuing of medical marijuana licenses. The Patients Coalition for Medical Cannabis Alabama got an early start on Thursday in Daphne at the Southern Cancer Center. This is the organization’s latest push for the right to provide medical marijuana to […]
City of Elkmont Unveils New Town Hall
ON TUESDAY THE TOWN OF ELKMONT OFFICIALLY UNVEILED AND OPENED ITS NEW TOWN HALL. THE NEW STATE OF THE ART FACILITY WAS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH A LOW-INTEREST LOAN FROM THE USDA AND IS DESIGNED TO BE A MODERN AND FUNCTIONAL SPACE FOR MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS. THE FACILITY TOOK OVER A YEAR TO FINISH AND WILL ALSO INCLUDE A SMALL STORM SHELTER.
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