That's My Take, What's Yours? WAFF 48's Vice President and General Manager, Vanessa Oubre will be doing weekly editorials on timely topics, opportunities, challenges and concerns facing our community.More>>
After much discussion, the Huntsville City School Board chose Dr. Casey Wardynski to be the next superintendent of schools. The vote was a close one, with Dr. Wardynski getting three votes of a possibleMore >>
The school year is over and I hope all the students in the Tennessee Valley enjoy their summer break. It's a great time to get outdoors and take advantage of the warmer weather. But there are a few thingsMore >>
A lot of us look at the sky a lot differently since April 27th, and it's certainly understandable. In addition to the violent outbreak of tornados in Alabama, deadly storms have struck across the GreatMore >>
If you're watching this right now, then Harold Camping was wrong. Harold Camping is the 89-year-old leader of a loosely-organized Christian organization that claimed the world would end on May 21st. Mr.More >>
Despite missing so many days of school due to the April 27th storms, the end of the school year is here for students in North Alabama. That's because earlier this month the state legislature approved—andMore >>
We've dealt with a lot over the past three weeks. The big story has been the aftermath of the April 27th tornado outbreak. The recovery effort is well underway and stories surrounding it will be prevalentMore >>
Though power has been restored to almost everyone who lost it in the April 27th storms, Huntsville Utilities says the connection to the TVA system is still fragile and may stay that way for several moreMore >>
I firmly believe that the majority of the people you see as you go about your day are good, kind people who simply want to do what's right. For me, that belief was greatly reinforced in the aftermath ofMore >>
In the wake of the April 27th tornado outbreak, many of our viewers contacted us saying that they wanted to help but could not afford to donate money. So this past Saturday, WAFF48 held the Road to RecoveryMore >>
Several Decatur High School students have been suspended for drinking alcohol during a school trip to Europe. The students were part of a choral group that was performing in Italy. The school says thatMore >>
It's hard to believe it's been a year since an oil rig explosion caused one of the biggest environmental disasters in history. Besides the ecological and environmental impact caused by the Gulf oil spill,More >>
The recent sexual molestation charges filed against a Huntsville city school teacher have sparked outrage among our viewers, and rightfully so. Even though the teacher in question has not yet gone to trialMore >>
I'm not psychic, but I'm about to make a prediction. When the oil companies release their next set of quarterly earnings statements, we'll see that they've made record profits. The price of gas has jumpedMore >>
As the battle over the Alabama state budget rages, I must admit to being a bit disappointed in some of our lawmakers. The mantra we hear from them over and over again is "cut spending for this and cutMore >>
If the saying "you are what you eat" holds true, then those of us in Alabama are in for some bad news. A new study lists Alabama as the state with the second worst eating habits in the country, right behindMore >>
A tiny little swimsuit is causing a great big problem for Abercrombie and Fitch. It all started when they began selling a two-piece swimsuit with a push-up top specially designed for girls as young asMore >>
Last week, WAFF48 News reported on several people who were forced to find new places to live after dangerous levels of carbon monoxide were found in their apartments. Fortunately, the threat was discoveredMore >>
A Huntsville woman was sentenced to 72 hours in jail and six months probation because her three children missed a combined 103 days of school. It's the second time this school year that Huntsville CityMore >>
The video and images coming out of Japan paint a horrific picture of devastation. The earthquake and tsunami have washed entire towns away and when the final death toll is counted, it will almost certainlyMore >>
2011 marks the 10th year that Huntsville Area Crime Stoppers and WAFF48 have been working together to get criminals off our streets. In those 10 years, the Crime Stoppers reports that have aired on WAFF48More >>
As we approach the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Sons of Confederate Veterans are pressuring Mississippi lawmakers to put Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest on state license plates. ForrestMore >>
Earlier this month, Gallup-Healthways ranked all 50 states from happiest places to live to least happy. Hawaii topped their list, while Alabama came in 45th—only beating out Ohio, Delaware, Nevada, LouisianaMore >>
As a broadcaster, I'm a firm believer in the right of free speech and the protection afforded us by the First Amendment. It gives the public a powerful tool in holding the government accountable and encouragesMore >>
A recent study in Pediatrics Magazine revealed an alarming new trend among teens and young adults: deliberately cutting and burning themselves. The study showed that somewhere between 14 and 21 percentMore >>
As we move into severe weather season, I'd like to take a moment to talk about weather safety. The WAFF 48 Storm Team uses the most advanced storm tracking technology to keep you ahead of severe weather.More >>
A few days ago, WAFF48 News aired a report on segregationist language in Alabama's state constitution. Section 256 states that "separate schools shall be provided for white and colored children and noMore >>
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The poisoning of the trees at Toomer's Corner has sparked outrage across the state from fans of both Auburn and Alabama. Our website and facebook pages have received numerous comments calling it a cowardlyMore >>
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a study on how often people across the country exercise. Their research showed that the lowest rates of exercise are in the South and thatMore >>
We're not exactly known for getting a lot of snow here in Alabama, which has made this winter even more treacherous for Valley drivers. Last week's ice storm caused crashes all across North Alabama. InMore >>
A group of Georgia lawmakers wants to change how crime victims are referred to in court. Specifically, they want victims of rape, domestic violence and stalking to be referred to as "accusers" and notMore >>
The American Lung Association released a report grading every state on their efforts to control tobacco use. Alabama got an F. I took a closer look and for the most part, I do see room for improvementMore >>
There's a new call for a homeowner's association disclosure law and I, for one, am all for it. Currently, homeowners associations in Alabama are not required to reveal any of their financial dealings toMore >>
The Huntsville City School System is more than 20 million dollars in debt and many place the blame firmly at the feet of soon-to-be-former Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore. The effects of the decisionsMore >>
Our recent winter storms did more than just close roads and cancel classes, they also wreaked havoc on our blood supply. It is estimated that due to the blood drives being cancelled in the areas acrossMore >>
We're all bundled up now but April is coming soon and with it, the tax man. So I want to take a moment to tell you about the SaveFirst Initiative. SaveFirst teams up with Alabama colleges and universitiesMore >>
It's human nature to want to blame someone or something when a tragic event happens. We feel that if we can isolate the source of what caused our pain, we can excise it and prevent future grief. Such wasMore >>
An upcoming edition of Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is causing controversy. The publishing house has decided to remove all instances of the n-word as well as the word "injun." They sayMore >>
A billboard recently went up in Huntsville that's got quite a few people angry. It promotes an upcoming meeting of American Atheists and has a rather harsh message for the religious community. We've heardMore >>
Regular viewers of my editorials know two things I'm highly opposed to are texting while driving and driving under the influence. But I saw some statistics this week that really got my attention aboutMore >>
Like most people, I found myself with a little bit of shopping left to do in the last week before Christmas. And, as is usually the case during the last minute rush, the only thing harder to find thanMore >>
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