Huntsville Utilities warns customers about scams
Huntsville Utilities reports there are several scams taking place directed toward customers.“Over the past couple of weeks we have received calls from business owners who have been contacted by...
View ArticleHeavy rains bring new round of problems for farmers
MADISON COUNTY, AL (WAFF)- For Madison County farmers, the change from last summer's scorching drought to this summer's heavy rains provided a new round of problems. "Probably the wettest spring and...
View ArticleHuntsville parents voice concerns about nine failing schools
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Parents had their first chance to talk to Huntsville City School officials about the district's failing schools Tuesday night. Nine schools in the district made the list, and...
View ArticlePamper yourself or de-stress: massages at Virginia College
Massage therapy is a great method of stress relief that many don't get to try because of cost concerns. Some feel it's a luxury and deprive themselves of the experience.That shouldn't be the case!...
View Article'Men of Tomorrow' to speak at Calhoun
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Huntsville activists are trying to teach young men how not to become embroiled in situations that would lead to violence among people in positions of authority. At Calhoun...
View ArticleRelive history-making stratospheric jump at Space & Rocket Center
Last October, Felix Baumgartner broke the speed of sound, reaching an estimated speed of 833.9 mph jumping from the stratosphere.August 9 through September 30, you can get a first-hand look at the...
View ArticleWe all scream for ice cream at Sci-Quest!
Friday, August 2 is known across the land as Ice Cream Sandwich Day (except for, perhaps, the cows).Here in Huntsville, Sci-Quest wants its visitors to have a hand in making Ice Cream Sandwich Day...
View ArticleArsenal employees react to bill that would stop furloughs
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- It's been a little more than two weeks since the furloughs went into effect for Redstone Arsenal employees. Now relief could be on the way. The House of Representatives passed...
View ArticleBBB warns of sneaky 'free' cell phone ad
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Senior citizens are being warned not to fall for a "free" cell phone advertised in The Huntsville Times. There's a common saying: "Don't believe everything you read," even when...
View ArticleKitchen Cops: 7 low performers
MADISON COUNTY, AL (WAFF)- Commerce Kitchen in Huntsville scored an 83 with the Madison County Health Department. The inspector reported chicken was held more than 50 degrees below the minimum...
View ArticleParents' Night Out from Sci-Quest
Parents, are you ready for a night out? Then sign your children up for Parents’ Night Out at Sci-Quest on Saturday, August 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. Drop off begins at 5:30 p.m.Parents’ Night Out is every...
View ArticleLast day of Huntsville City Schools free meal program
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Huntsville City Schools served the last free meals of their summer feeding program on Friday. Since April, the Huntsville City Schools Child Nutrition Program served free...
View ArticleRedstone Arsenal to close Gate 8 on weekdays
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Due to furloughs, Redstone Arsenal is closing Gate 8 beginning Monday. Officials said operating hours for access control gates will change to "more efficiently utilize the...
View ArticleHuntsville man sentenced for the murder of best friend
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- A Huntsville man will do prison time for his best friend's death, even though he didn't fire the shot that killed him. A Madison County judge ordered Xavier Green a 20 year split...
View ArticleDonate or shop Friends of Rescue rummage sale
Friends of Rescue is a wonderful charitable organization that helps provide adoptable animals with loving foster homes and permanent "forever families."FOR foster families will often take in animals...
View ArticleLeadership organization holds safety seminar
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- A community leadership group talked with young African-Americans on Saturday about staying safe. The 100 Black Men of America's Greater Huntsville chapter held the event in...
View ArticleApartment building burglarized in broad daylight
A burglary happened Saturday afternoon on the 4000 block of Century Street.The victim told Huntsville police that items were stolen from his apartment’s common area. This common area is connected to...
View ArticleMan shoots self in hand while unloading gun
One man was injured after an accidental shooting in Northwest Huntsville Sunday afternoon.Huntsville Police officers responded to a call for assistance in the 6600 block of Willow Springs Boulevard...
View ArticleBrooks to discuss defense preservation
Congressman Mo Brooks is hosting a press conference in Huntsville on preserving defense.Brooks will be joined by Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Buck McKeon, to discuss sequestration...
View ArticleRed Cross asks the Valley for blood donations
HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- The American Red Cross has put out an urgent call for blood donations in the Valley. An urgent need for blood has been announced by the American Red Cross. All blood types are...
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