PHOTOS: Storm damage across the Tennessee Valley
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Storms are rolling through the Tennessee Valley on Tuesday, causing severe damage in parts of north Alabama and Tennessee. WAFF has received pictures of damage and possible tornado activity.
‘Deadly’ tornado hits University of Alabama as NWS issues urgent warning
A 'deadly' tornado has touched down in Alabama, with the National Weather Service (NWS) warning that homes and businesses could be "completely destroyed" as the twister rips through populated regions
Morgan County Schools moves up senior graduation time due to storm threat
Morgan County Schools announced Tuesday morning that seniors at three high schools would walk in an earlier graduation ceremony due to the threat of severe weather.
ALABAMA heading to Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater
North Alabama and country music icons ALABAMA are coming home. The band announced Tuesday it will play its only Alabama (the state) show in 2025 at The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville on Saturday, Aug. 23. According to a news release, presented by Outback Presents, this special date offers fans across...
High winds and possible tornadoes in forecast for today, tonight
HUNTSVILLE — There is an increased confidence in severe storms impacting all of north Alabama and southern middle Tennessee this afternoon and tonight, according to the National Weather Service Huntsville. […] The post High winds and possible tornadoes in forecast for today, tonight appeared first on 256 Today .
Marshall County Schools breaks ground on multi-million-dollar elementary school
On May 15, Marshall County Schools broke ground on a new multi-million-dollar elementary school.
Federal lawsuit alleges Madison City Schools denied autistic student’s rights
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A local law firm has filed suit in the Northern District of Alabama on behalf of a woman who claims her autistic daughter has been mistreated at a Madison City school. The claim, filed by The Law Office of Mastando & Artrip on behalf of Kristi...
Man arrested for human, drug trafficking in Huntsville
The Huntsville Police Department said it arrested a man Monday who had been found with a 14-year-old, supplying them drugs and engaging in sexual activity with them.
Alabama, country music legends, announce only home state concert for 2025
A chorus lyric from Alabama’s classic hit “Mountain Music” -- “like grandma and grandpa used to play” -- has come true. In our 2024 interview, Alabama frontman Randy Owen spoke fondly about the mix of fans at the band’s concerts now. “It’s really refreshing...
Discussions of Saturn 1B replica rocket underway
ARDMORE, Ala. (WAFF)—The Saturn 1B rocket stood along I-65 in Ardmore for 44 years. However, in September 2023, it was officially taken down due to its deteriorating state. Almost 2 years later, a replica Saturn 1B rocket is finally in the works. Space advocate Dr. Joe Fitzgerald says they...