Monday, August 8 2011 12:37 AM EDT2011-08-08 04:37:03 GMT
Larry and Beverly Pirkle spent three years building their dream home only to have it destroyed weeks later by a tornado. Rebuilding won't take near as long, though, because volunteers are flocking to their property to help.More >>
The University of North Alabama this morning announced a grant of $15,000 through the Disaster Relief Fund for Postsecondary Education Students.More >>
Monday, July 25 2011 9:58 AM EDT2011-07-25 14:58:33 GMT
Thank you very much for making the WAFF 48 Road to Recovery Valley Volunteer-A-Thon a huge success. We collected over 100,000 volunteer hours. Now's the time to roll up your sleeves and help the recovery effort.More >>
Thursday, June 30 2011 7:32 PM EDT2011-06-30 23:32:40 GMT
Jennifer Ripley lost her husband in early April then lost her house on April 27th, but two months later a group from Maine is helping her start over by building a new house for her from scratch.
Thursday, June 16 2011 5:39 PM EDT2011-06-16 22:39:12 GMT
After the April's storms, the Rock Family Worship Center made a commitment to the Jackson County town of Pisgah. Volunteers from all over are helping clean up and rebuild.More >>
Friday, June 3 2011 6:18 PM EDT2011-06-03 22:18:12 GMT
A Tuscumbia business owner is on a mission to replace the instruments that were lost when the tornado destroyed Phil Campbell High School's band room.More >>
Friday, May 27 2011 10:12 PM EDT2011-05-28 03:12:55 GMT
Help is here from other parts of the country. A group of volunteers from three high schools and a church in Ohio are spending their holiday weekend helping storm victims.More >>
Friday, May 6 2011 9:46 PM EDT2011-05-07 02:46:25 GMT
Two twisters leveled the Wales Road and Chipmunk Way near the Limestone-Madison County line more than a week ago. One neighbor used his truck to haul the injured out of the storm ravaged area.More >>
Friday, May 6 2011 8:16 PM EDT2011-05-07 00:16:08 GMT
A couple who couldn't clean up storm debris because insurance adjusters hadn't look at the damage can now get started, and they have plenty of volunteers to help them.More >>
Thursday, May 5 2011 3:10 PM EDT2011-05-05 20:10:33 GMT
In the wake of the April 27, 2011 deadly tornado outbreak that swept through Alabama, the Alabama State Conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is hosting a statewide Prayer Vigil.More >>
Wednesday, May 4 2011 8:08 PM EDT2011-05-05 01:08:04 GMT
Everyday people arrive at the Arab Rec Center looking for ways to help. One of those volunteers is Tonya Camp, who says the storms have changed her life in more ways than one.More >>
Wednesday, May 4 2011 8:00 PM EDT2011-05-05 01:00:53 GMT
A resident of Florence and a graduate of the University of Alabama is using her talents to raise money for tornado relief in the storm ravaged state.More >>
Wednesday, May 4 2011 5:52 PM EDT2011-05-04 22:52:15 GMT
The impact of the April 27 tornadoes is momentous for the students, teachers, and families within the DeKalb County School System. Basic necessities are now a priority.More >>
Wednesday, May 4 2011 2:55 PM EDT2011-05-04 19:55:27 GMT
Oakland A's outfielder Josh Willingham is raising funds to assist victims of last week's devastating tornados across the South. Willingham, a native of Florence, Ala., will be collecting donations through the Josh Willingham Foundation's website.More >>
Wednesday, May 4 2011 10:39 AM EDT2011-05-04 14:39:38 GMT
Redstone Federal Credit Union would like to thank their members for their patience and understanding this past week as they have worked diligently to provide them with access to their accounts. Due toMore >>
A resident of Florence and a graduate of the University of Alabama is using her talents to raise money for tornado relief in the storm ravaged state.More >>
Tuesday, May 3 2011 7:32 PM EDT2011-05-04 00:32:29 GMT
Decatur is looking for adoptions and rescues for some long-termers, as well as fosters for storm dogs and cats whose families lost their homes. Two female puppies came in from Somerville Saturday night.More >>
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