MADISON COUNTY, AL (WAFF)- The new Alabama gun law is causing some confusion for football fans who own firearms. Some say the language of the law is contradictory and they aren't sure if they can bring their guns to the games. In one area of the law, it says gun owners with a concealed carry permit can bring weapons to athletic events, regardless if they are hosted by a school....
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- New security procedures put in place Thursday, caused traffic delays for drivers headed onto Redstone Arsenal. Arsenal officials said gate guards started using new fielding equipment that help them spot counterfeit badges and expired or revoked credentials. "Our gate procedures aren't at an acceptable level to keep our Arsenal secure. While employee convenience is...
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle presented the proposed budget for 2014 to the city council Thursday. Battle said the $242 million budget is a modest 2.4% increase from last year. He said it's still a lean budget, but they are still able to provide the same services to the city. Over the past five years, Battle said, everyone has cut back and done what they could with the...
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- A tense moment broke out at the Huntsville City Council meeting after a local radio personality made accusations against a council member. During the public comment portion of the meeting, radio host Dale Jackson presented allegations against council member Will Culver regarding Culver's former position at Calhoun Community College and the college's expansion plans...
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Huntsville City Schools tout themselves as a data-driven district, which is why they turned to Teach For America. They want to turn around the numbers at under-performing schools. Last year, in year one of the contract with Teach For America, the district brought in 27 TFA teachers, primarily young men and women straight out of college. Most of them didn't major in...
8/30/13 @ 7 p.m. - at Section High School9/6/13 @ 7 p.m. - Ardmore High School at home9/13/13 @ 7 p.m. - at Smith DAR, Kate D. High School9/19/13 @ 7 p.m. - Pope John Paul II Catholic at Milton Frank Stadium9/26/13 @ 7 p.m. - Columbia High School at home10/4/13 @ 7 p.m. - at North Jackson High School10/10/13 @ 7 p.m. - at J.O. Johnson High School10/18/13 @ 7 p.m. - at Randolph School10/25/13 @ 7...
8/30/13 @ 7 p.m. - Lee High School at Milton Frank Stadium9/6/13 @ 7 p.m. - at Southside High School9/13/13 @ 7 p.m. - at Boaz High School9/20/13 @ 7 p.m. - at Etowah High School9/26/13 @ 7 p.m. - at Butler High School10/3/13 @ 7 p.m. - Brewer High School at home10/11/13 @ 7 p.m. - Fort Payne High School at home10/18/13 @ 7 p.m. - at Scottsboro High School10/24/13 @ 7 p.m. - Arab High School at...
8/29/13 @7 p. m. - Hazel Green High School at home9/6/13 @ 7 p.m. - Huntsville High School at Milton Frank Stadium9/13/13 @ 7 p.m. - Pell City High School at home9/20/13 @ 7 p.m. - Lee High School at Milton Frank Stadium9/27/13 @ 7 p.m. - at Sparkman High School10/4/13 @ 7 p.m. - at Clay-Chalkville High School10/11/13 @ 7 p.m. - at Oxford High School10/18/13 @ 7 p.m. - Gadsden City High School at...
8/30/13 @ 7 p.m. - at Sparkman High School9/6/13 @ 7 p.m. - Grissom High School at Milton Frank Stadium9/13/13 @ 7 p.m. - Lee High School at Milton Frank Stadium9/20/13 @ 7 p.m. - at Oxford High School9/27/13 @ 7 p.m. - Bob Jones High School at Alabama A & M10/4/13 @ 7 p.m. - at Albertville High School10/11/13 @ 7 p.m. - at Pell City High School10/18/13 @ 7 p.m. - Clay-Chalkville High School...
8/30/13 @ 7 p.m. - James Clemens High School at home9/6/13 @ 7 p.m. - Smith DAR, Kate D. High School at home9/13/13 @ 7 p.m. - Pope John Paul II Catholic at Discovery Middle School9/20/13 @ 7 p.m. - Madison County High School at home9/27/13 @ 7 p.m. - Lee High School at Milton Frank10/4/13 @ 7 p.m. - at Ardmore High School10/10/13 @ 7 p.m. - Butler High School at home10/18/13 @ 7 p.m. - at North...
8/30/13 @ 7 p.m. - Columbia High School at Milton Frank9/6/13 @ 7 p.m. - at Gadsden City High School9/13/13 @ 7 p.m. - Huntsville High School at Milton Frank9/20/13 @ 7 p.m. - Grissom High School at Milton Frank9/27/13 @ 7 p.m. - J.O. Johnson at Milton Frank10/4/13 @ 7 p.m. - Oxford High School at Milton Frank10/11/13 @ 7 p.m. - Albertville High School at Alabama A & M10/18/13 @ 7 p.m. - at...
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- A Huntsville man is recovering after a Friday afternoon shooting at his home. The shooting happened around 4 p.m. on Evans Avenue. Police said the driver of a black Chevy Impala confronted Pierre Seay. The driver had a pistol in his hand, and when Seay tried to grab it, the gun went off. Seay was hit in the leg and foot. He was taken to Huntsville Hospital with serious...
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Two thieves are wanted after stealing from a local business Friday. The culprits were caught shoplifting in the Golden Beauty Supply store on Jordan Lane in Huntsville. Surveillance video shows a woman putting items in her purse while a man appears to stand guard. When the clerk attempted to stop the pair, they attacked him. If you have information regarding the incident,...
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Madison City Schools is applauding the action of a twelve-year-old student who alerted her bus driver after a man tried to get her to come into his vehicle. The superintendent said they have programs to teach children about this type of behavior. "This could have been at a ballgame, a prom, anywhere," said Dr. Dee Fowler, Superintendent of Madison City Schools. "This young...
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- It's about that time again: the time for high school football players to hit the field and hit each other. That can lead to some serious injures. Concussions are a common injury associated with the sport, but Valley athletes and coaches say they are doing what they can to stay safe. "We have too many, I can tell you that, but it's all part of the game," said...
The Caribbean Association of North Alabama (CANA) will be hosting the 8th Annual Caribbean Day at the Park on September 1.This family-friendly event will introduce Americans to the Caribbean culture, lifestyle and cuisine. The free event will be at Stoner Field Park, which is located at 3715 Bragg Street, off of Stringfield Road in Huntsville and will last from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.This year’s...
A northwest Huntsville auto shop was found burglarized Saturday afternoon.Huntsville Police were called to Wherry's Auto Service on the 4600 block of Sam Drive around 12:45 p.m. Officers said the person who made the call found the lock off the door and discovered property had been stolen from inside.The identity of the person or persons responsible is unknown. If you have any information about...
Kim Dodd, Director of Children Services, has announced that the first day of classes for all 90 Preschool Head Start classrooms in the area serviced by Community Action Partnership of North Alabama will be Friday, September 6. Eleven Early Head Start and 16 Pre-K classrooms opened on August 19. The Partnership has hired and trained classroom and support staff that will provide...
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Two people were transported to the hospital Saturday afternoon after an accident involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck. It happened about 4:30 p.m. on University Drive near Jeff Road. According to Huntsville Police, the driver of the truck was trying to make a U-turn when the bike slammed into the back of the truck. The driver of the truck lost control of the vehicle...
This week is the final week to register or change the name or address to vote in the Madison County Special Election, to be held September 10.Friday, August 30 is the last day to register or make changes. The Board of Registrars wants to remind the public that their office is no longer located at the Madison County Courthouse, but at the Charles Stone Ag Center on Cook Avenue across from the...