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Reporting storm damage in Jackson County? Do it online - here's how
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — With Jackson County one of the harder-hit areas from Wednesday night's storms, emergency management officials are providing an easy way for residents to submit damage reports. Affected residents are asked to provide their residential or business address as applicable, confirming city and zip code information, and...
Huntland stops Moore in postseason
The Moore County Raiderette postseason run was stopped this past weekend as the Huntland Lady Hornets won their way into the regional tournament, winning a close 5-3 matchup. The win came despite both teams getting six hits. Anna-Leigh Ross was the only Raiderette with multiple knocks as she was two-for-three at the dish.
Three local high schools receive grants from the Atlanta Falcons to start new flag football programs
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Three North Alabama High Schools have received a $6,000 grant from the Atlanta Falcons to start a new girl’s flag football program. 20 schools across the state received funding, including Hazel Green, Decatur and Austin High School in Decatur. Austin High School has already ordered...
North Alabama storm and tornado damage: Here are photos, video
Alabamians are bracing for more rounds of severe weather Thursday, even as they begin to assess the damage in sunlight of overnight storms Wednesday. As of 8:15 a.m., DeKalb County reported another tornado warning after a “tornado emergency” was declared late Wednesday night by the National Weather Service in Huntsville. Several people were reportedly injured there.
Update: Expect damaging winds and penny-sized hail with thunderstorms in Jackson County Thursday
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning at 5:02 a.m. on Thursday valid until 5:30 a.m. for Jackson County. Expect penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 5:02 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Stevenson, or 13 miles northeast of...
Damage at ‘Unclaimed Baggage’ in Scottsboro
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WDEF) – There was some storm damage in parts of Scottsboro. We saw damage in the Unclaimed Baggage parking lot. We received a picture from a viewer showing a potential tornado touchdown near that location. There were some shingles and a couple of light poles knocked down.
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