Moores Mill Volunteer Fire urges people to stay hydrated and cautious during hot summer
MOORES MILL, Ala. (WAFF) - Ahead of the most brutally hot stretch of the year, Moores Mill Volunteer Fire Department urges everyone to take precautions and stay hydrated. The upcoming week has highs in the 90s every day. Zachary Trulson with Moores Mill Volunteer Fire says the department is on high alert whenever it...
Thunderstorms with damaging winds and penny-sized hail in Limestone and Madison counties Saturday
On Saturday at 5:42 p.m. a severe thunderstorm warning was released by the National Weather Service in effect until 6:15 p.m. for Limestone and Madison counties. The storms could bring penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 5:42 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located...
A billion reasons – well, not quite a billion – to be in Huntsville...
Credit: Rocket City Trash Pandas Ok. Ok. We don’t really have 1 billion reasons, but we have a lot of reasons we think you would have a blast (we can’t […] The post A billion reasons – well, not quite a billion – to be in Huntsville for July 4th weekend appeared first on 256 Today .
State parks see more visitors as summer ramps up
John Baskins was charged with burglary 3rd degree, theft of property 4th degree, and possession of burglar’s tools. The Meal Barret Project Food Pantry in Vina closes effective immediately. Updated: 3 hours ago. The Meal Barret Project leaders in Vina have announced the closure of its food pantry. Former...
Lelan and Heather check out the U.S. Space and Rocket Center on our road...
The U.S. Space and Rocket Center is the top tourist attraction in Alabama, and just a short drive from Nashville! Lelan and Heather check out all of the interactive exhibits that are great for all ages!. Blast off into adventure at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center! Home to four...
Trash Pandas pay homage to Huntsville Stars of the Negro Leagues on Juneteenth
In celebration of Juneteenth, the Rocket City Trash Pandas paid homage to the Huntsville Stars of the Negro Leagues.
Alabama A&M’s Howard earns third straight Black College Nines Sports Information Director of the...
NORMAL — Same song. Third verse. And for Brian Howard, Alabama A&M’s Assistant AD for Athletic Communications, the sound is just as sweet. For the third consecutive year, Black College […] The post Alabama A&M’s Howard earns third straight Black College Nines Sports Information Director of the Year honor appeared...
Huntsville author Jerome Saintjones inspires with award-nominated book
Local author Jerome Saintjones has published a book titled "The Chinaberry Tree," which took more than 20 years to complete and is now receiving award nominations.
WAFF 48 First Alert Forecast: Thursday 5 p.m.
Chief Meteorologist Brad Travis provides Thursday night's forecast. 48 First Alert Weather: Thursday morning weather forecast. 48 First Alert Meteorologist Jeff Desnoyers provides us with Thursday morning's weather forecast. 48 First Alert Weather: Noon Forecast. Updated: 24 hours ago. 48's First Alert Weather...
Madison County community leaders hold annual Juneteenth conversation
Community leaders said they wanted to take Juneteenth as an opportunity to educate.