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Huntsville VA clinic expansion brings more care closer to home, but veterans say gaps remain

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A recent expansion of the Huntsville VA specialty clinic is giving North Alabama veterans access to more care close to home. But some say long drives and waits for appointments remain barriers to treatment. The clinic added cardiology, urology and chemotherapy infusions earlier this year. VA...

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Madison ranks among the Best Small Cities in America

While this may come as no surprise to residents of Madison, the city has not only been named on Livability.com’s 50 Best Small Cities in America list, but it was listed No. 2 in the nation. In fact, Alabama grabbed the top three spots!. Livability ranked 50 communities that...

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AT&T can begin phasing out copper landline service in parts of North Alabama Nov. 15

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - AT&T has received federal approval to begin phasing out traditional copper-based landline service in parts of North Alabama as early as Nov. 15. The approval covers the company’s 18-state footprint, which includes several North Alabama communities. The change likely will not affect people who make...

Alabama · 1d

HBCU Gameday

Celebration Bowl projections: Toyota update sends Jackson State soaring, Alabama A&M tumbling

Jackson State makes the biggest move of the week as South Carolina State strengthens its position in the race for the HBCU national championship. The post Celebration Bowl projections: Toyota update sends Jackson State soaring, Alabama A&M tumbling appeared first on HBCU Gameday .

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Huntsville Hospital breaks ground on Hampton Cove emergency department

$30 million facility is one of two freestanding ERs meant to bring emergency care closer to growing neighborhoods. Residents of Hampton Cove and Owens Cross Roads will no longer have to travel around Monte Sano Mountain into downtown Huntsville for emergency care once Huntsville Hospital’s newest project is finished.

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This Month Matters: Military spouse and mother of 11 turns nearly 30 moves into a children’s book for military kids

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - November is National Veterans and Military Families Month, a time to recognize the sacrifices and resilience of military families, including the children who move with them. For this episode of This Month Matters, digital host Tatyana White, a military child herself, sat down with local author...

Huntsville, AL · 8h

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Alabama liquor supply disruptions creating challenges for Huntsville businesses

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Bars and restaurants across Alabama are dealing with liquor supply disruptions that are making it harder to keep popular brands in stock and driving up costs for businesses. At Stella’s Elixir Lounge in downtown Huntsville, General Manager John Longo says some of the hardest products to...

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Blue Origin clears key engine test milestone after New Glenn explosion in May

Blue Origin has successfully completed qualification testing of a modified component in its Huntsville-built BE-4 rocket engines, marking a significant step toward returning its New Glenn rocket to flight following […] The post Blue Origin clears key engine test milestone after New Glenn explosion in May appeared first on 256 Today .

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BBB warns of website using All Pro Power Sports’ name after its domain expired

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A North Alabama business is warning customers about a website that uses its name and reputation to sell products it does not carry. The Better Business Bureau says someone took over the old web address of All Pro Power Sports, a business on Lehman Ferry Road, and changed key contact information. The website looks like a legitimate powersports business and uses the company’s name and much of its original information.

Huntsville, AL · 22h

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Huntsville City Schools earns first A on Alabama State Report Card

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville City Schools earned an A on the Alabama State Report Card for the first time. The district achieved an overall score of 90 for the previous academic year. Leaders shared reactions on social media, congratulating students and faculty. Leaders said the achievement reflects years of...

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Huntsville-area voters say rural hospital trouble would hit home, new poll finds

Huntsville is the regional hub that rural North Alabama patients are sent to, and a new poll suggests voters in the Huntsville-area congressional district know it. They worry that trouble […] The post Huntsville-area voters say rural hospital trouble would hit home, new poll finds appeared first on 256 Today .

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Alabama Freeze Warning Tonight: Lows Near 26°F This Weekend Nov 14-15

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Residents across northern Alabama are being urged to prepare for two consecutive nights of freezing temperatures this weekend, with lows potentially dropping to 26 degrees and threatening sensitive plants, crops and unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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Bobby Deneefe honored by city of Madison for 30 years of service

Mayor Ranae Bartlett presented a proclamation to Robert ‘Bobby’ Deneefe for his 30 years of service on the Industrial Development Board (IDB). Deneefe has contributed to Madison since 1980 and served on the IDB since 1996. “I Ranae Bartlett, Mayor of the City of Madison, do hereby recognize...

Madison, AL · 1d

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Alabama, Auburn headline Rocket City Softball Series Announced at Toyota Field

MADISON, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas, in partnership with Peak Events, LLC, announced today the Rocket City Softball Series at Toyota Field, featuring Alabama, Auburn, North Alabama, and Samford March 9-10, 2027. Alabama will face North Alabama on Tuesday, March 9, followed by Auburn against Samford on...

Auburn, AL · 3d

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North Alabama high school football officials present awards, share laughs from season

The North Alabama high school football officials celebrated another successful year at their annual end-of-season banquet Nov. 3 in the Rocket City Tavern in Redstone Gateway. About 20 of the 104 members of the North Alabama Football Officials Association have some affiliation to Redstone Arsenal. They call games for schools in Madison, Limestone and Blount counties.

Madison, AL · 2d

WAFF

Focus on Faith: Vietnam veteran follows new mission

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Charlie Miller, a Vietnam veteran and retired Army command sergeant major, visits the Floyd E. ‘Tut’ Fann State Veterans Home every Tuesday to encourage fellow veterans. Miller spent 30 years in the military. He says the call to ministry came after retirement. “The joy...

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Black voters make their mark as Democrats break through in Madison County

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Black voters helped deliver a consequential Alabama election night as U.S. Rep. Shomari Figures survived a Republican redistricting effort and Madison County voters replaced their sheriff, reshaped the local bench and sent new Democrats to the Legislature. The Nov. 3 results revealed two realities: Democrats demonstrated...

Madison County, AL · 2d

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Teledyne Brown tapped to support next-generation missile defense in Huntsville

Teledyne Brown Engineering has been awarded a subcontract from Lockheed Martin to manufacture ground support equipment for the U.S. military’s Next Generation Interceptor program, with all fabrication, assembly and testing […] The post Teledyne Brown tapped to support next-generation missile defense in Huntsville appeared first on 256 Today .

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Air Force veteran’s 20 years of service recognized in Hall of Heroes

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - For one Huntsville veteran, 20 years in the United States Air Force meant a career built on service, lasting friendships and experiences that stayed with him long after his retirement. Retired Master Sergeant Stephen Johnson is now being recognized for that service through the Hall of...