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Much calmer weather ahead moving toward the weekend
Much calmer conditions are on the way for the end of the week and the coming Mother's Day weekend. Rain and storm chances will be back again next week. Today looks like a perfect end to a long week with a mostly sunny sky and pleasant temperatures in the mid 70s. The nice weather will continue through the weekend with comfortable temperatures and low humidity. Mornings will be a little cool in the 50s, but the afternoons will be comfortable with highs in the 70s to near 80.
Beloved pastor emeritus of Huntsville's First Missionary Baptist Church dies at 82
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A legend in Huntsville-area faith leading has passed away. First Missionary Baptist Church posted on social media that the Rev. Dr. Julius Scruggs died at the age of 82. "We bear the sad news of the passing of our beloved Pastor Emeritus, The Reverend Dr. Julius Richard Scruggs, who died peacefully at home this morning," the church wrote.
Old Town residents offer perspective to the damage their neighborhood after EF-1 tornado batters their community
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Sherrie and Michael Belmont have been trying to process their last 24 hours the best they can. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado tore through their community, uprooting large trees and damaging several homes and the historic Maple Hill Cemetery. “”When we got out,...
Calm weather through the weekend
Much calmer conditions are on the way for the end of the week and the coming Mother's Day weekend. Rain and storm chances will be back again next week. For tonight we'll be mainly clear and a little cooler than recent nights. Overnight lows will dip to around 60. Friday...
Star Market celebrating 80th anniversary
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - On May 18 at The Stone Center, Star Market will celebrate its 80th anniversary alongside state leaders and community members. The Star Market 80th Anniversary Gala is a night to celebrate 80 years of Star Market and recognize veterans! To commemorate the money Star’s founders received through a G.I. bill, the gala will benefit Still Serving Veterans- which is here to serve and honor Veterans and their families by empowering them to build meaningful lives through connections to fulfilling careers, benefits, and services; and to proactively strengthen Veteran communities through leadership and collaboration.
Becoming sunny and breezy Thursday afternoon
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - This afternoon, becoming mostly sunny and breezy. Gusts to 25 MPH out of the west. Temps in the 70s. Tonight, there is a slight chance of a shower or thunderstorm after midnight. Low temperatures around 60 degrees. Friday, a slight chance of a shower or thunderstorm early, otherwise mainly sunny and nice. Low to mid 70s. Friday night, clear and cool. Low 50s.
Work begins in Huntsville on $145 million development near Joe Davis Stadium
Construction has started on a $145 million mixed-use development off Memorial Parkway near Joe Davis Stadium that will feature retail, a parking deck, office space and eventually a hotel and apartments. The permits were part of the 370 permits issued in the Huntsville area since April 18 with a total...
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