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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.
Private health information of more than 1,600 UAB patients exposed on postcards
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — More than 1,600 patients of the UAB School of Nursing had their protected health information exposed in a study recruitment postcard the school announced this week. On May 29, investigators became aware of a postcard sent to 1,655 patients with the purpose of recruiting them for...
Former Auburn swimmer carries flag for Palestine at Olympics
A former Auburn swimmer served as a flagbearer for Palestine during the parade of athletes at the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics on Friday. Valerie Tarazi joined boxer Wasim Abusal in carrying the flag of Palestine, which has an eight-athlete Olympic team. Tarazi recently earned a master’s degree in...
WAFF48 First Alert Weather Day for heavy rain & strong thunderstorms
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - For today, a WAFF48 Forst Alert Weather Day for the combination for heavy rain and strong thunderstorms. Gusty winds and dangerous lightning can be expected in addition to the torrential downpours. Localized flooding and ponding on the roads can be expected, especially during the afternoon. High temps in the 80s and humid. Tonight, more showers and thunderstorms in the forecast. Rain will be heavy at times. Low 70s.
UAH team places eighth internationally in 2024 University Rover Challenge
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A team comprised of College of Engineering and College of Science students at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, placed eight internationally in the 2024 University Rover Challenge (URC) in Moab, Utah. A total of 102 teams began the year competing for an invitation to the URC finals, with a record 38 teams from 10 countries advancing to the last stage of the competition, held in one of the most extreme and Mars-like environments on Earth. UAH team ASTRA, a subset of the UAH Space Hardware Club (SHC), also placed fifth among all United States teams.
Auburn gets commitment from pair of 2026 blue chips on defense
Auburn landed commitments Saturday from two four-star prospects from Alabama in the Class of 2026. Linebacker Shadarius Toodle, from Cottage Hill Christian Academy, and edge Hezekiah Harris, from Jemison High School in Huntsville, announced their commitment while attending Big Cat Weekend, Auburn's annual recruiting event. Toodle is ranked by the 247Sports composite as the No. 5 linebacker and the No. 67 player in the class overall. Harris is the No. 4 edge rusher and No. 30 overall. "It's just the atmosphere," Toodle told Auburn Undercover about his decision to commit to Auburn. "I loved it every time I came up here. I've been up here like four times. My family loves it. Got to talk with Coach (Hugh) Freeze, got to talk with the staff and they just made me feel at home." He continued: "It's the best decision I've ever made." --Field Level Media
Major contract win bolsters Akima growth in Huntsville
HERNDON, Va. — Akima Facilities Operations has been awarded a contract worth more than a half-billion dollars to provide installation support services at Redstone Arsenal. The contract, awarded by the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Redstone, has a potential 10-year period of performance and a total contract value of $563 million if all options are exercised.
Dense fog advisory issued for Southeast Alabama Sunday morning
The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory at 7:08 a.m. on Sunday in effect until 9 a.m. for Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva and Houston counties. The weather service says, "Visibility at or below one-quarter mile in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," describes the weather...
Alabama Sounds Off After Racial Incident At Legendary Restaurant
If you don't recognize the exterior. Many of you may recognize this interior. An alleged racial incident at Nick’s in the Sticks is generating lots of comments on social media. Here is the video if you haven't seen it.. Here is a sampling of the comments from longtime Nick’s...
Alabama Faces Potential Flooding Amidst Week-Long Storm Forecast
Huntsville, AL – Alabama is preparing for a series of storms starting Sunday, with heavy rainfall and potential flooding expected. Residents should brace for wet conditions through Tuesday as the National Weather Service in Huntsville has forecasted an 80-90% chance of thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, localized...
Rocket City Mom previews a weekend of family-friendly fun
Take a ride and experience the Magic on the Mercury and Chase. This exciting train ride presented by the North Alabama Railroad Museum is fun for the whole family. Beginning at 9:30 Saturday morning, you can experience a bunch of Hocus Pocus as you watch the floating candles in the dining coach. Special guests will be aboard, so you don't want to miss this magical experience.
Update: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama early Saturday evening
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 5:24 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:24 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Trinity,...
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