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5 things happening at Huntsville’s fast growing Hays Farm
The Hays Farm development is rapidly changing the face of south Huntsville. The master-planned community is seeing a transition from a farm that has been in the Hays family for generations into a thriving residential and retail development that also incorporates green space and walking trails among the homes, apartments and businesses.
Expect penny-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit North Alabama Friday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Friday at 3:46 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:30 p.m. for Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan counties. Expect penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph. "At 3:46 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over...
Daily rain chances through next week
An early summer pattern is taking shape across the area through next week. Expect typically warm and humid conditions for this time of year plus a daily chance of showers and storms. Severe weather, however, is not expected. For tonight expect a few spots of rain. Overnight lows will dip...
Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon, evening and for the weekend
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - This afternoon, scattered showers and thunderstorms. Rain will be heavy at times. A muggy and warm day with temperatures around 80 degrees. Tonight, the overall coverage of storms will back off, but still a few isolated showers and storms. Once again, any thunderstorm will likely be a heavy rainmaker. No severe weather expected.
Gov. Ivey speaks at Fallen Officer Memorial Service
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVY) - Governor Kay Ivey will give remarks at the Alabama Fraternal Order of Police Fallen Officer Memorial Service. During the annual event, they will honor, Officer Garrett Crumby, Huntsville Police Department, Officer Kimberly Sickafoose, Alabama Port Authority Police, and Officer Carlos Taylor, Montgomery Police Department. Subscribe to...
Decatur shooting victim brought to Huntsville in critical condition
The Decatur Police Department is investigating a Friday afternoon shooting. Officers responded to the Decatur Morgan Hospital to find a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The man was taken to Huntsville Hospital and was listed in critical condition as of 4 p.m. Friday, according to Decatur Police. Police...
Owe a debt, emailed a threat: How we VERIFY this message is a phishing attempt
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Struggling with debt, whether it be medical bills or student loans, credit cards or payday advances, can be stressful and come with an overwhelming stigma and personal embarrassment. Unfortunately, fraudsters are banking on that stigma and the growing amount of debt Americans are taking on in an attempt to steal personal information and your money.
Alabama Fraternal Order of Police holds memorial service for 3 law enforcement officers
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Law enforcement and families gathered at the Alabama State Capitol on Friday to honor three fallen police officers. A memorial service was held to remember the lives of Huntsville police officer Garrett Crumby, Mobile Port Authority officer Kimberly Sickafoose and Montgomery police officer Carlos Taylor.
Here are the stories you read and watched most this week
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Each week we tally up the stories visitors to FOX54.com clicked on the most. Get up to speed with any headlines you might have missed with this handy recap. 1. Child solicitation arrests. Three men were arrested as part of a child trafficking sting operation in...
Scottsboro boys and girls, Madison Academy boys, Whitesburg Christian girls win AHSAA state outdoor track and field titles
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WHNT) — The Scottsoboro boys and girls swept Class 5A state outdoor track and field titles on Saturday, capping off a successful 2023-24 season. The boys completed the triple crown, also winning the cross country and indoor track and field titles, while the girls also won the indoor title. It’s the third […]
Madison teacher named finalist for Teacher of the Year award
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Madison teacher is one of four finalists for Alabama’s Teacher of the Year Award. Kristen Brown is a science teacher at Liberty Middle School in Madison. Brown says she’s taught at Liberty Middle for five years. She’s been an educator for over 10...
AHSAA track: Madison Academy rallies late to earn 3A state championship
Madison Academy rallied late Saturday afternoon to storm past W.S. Neal High School to claim the Mustangs’ second AHSAA state boys’ track championship in a row as the 100th AHSAA State Outdoor Track Championships came to a close for Classes 1A, 2A, and 3A at Cullman High School’s Oliver Woodard Stadium.
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