Anna Mahan
Tennessee Valley Living Producer
Huntsville, AL
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Anna Mahan grew up all over the south but calls north Alabama her home. Anna studied Journalism Multimedia and Marketing at the University of North Alabama. Roar Lions! While at UNA, she spent time working in radio at Big River Broadcasting and writing for the The Flor-Ala Newspaper.
Before joining WAFF, Anna worked in digital content with a children's ministry in Central America. Over in the states, she has worked in digital content and social media with Allrecipes Magazine.
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The changes are effective immediately.
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As students return, school boards are deciding whether or not students and staff will be required to wear masks
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If you had a ticket to Thursday night’s baseball game at Toyota Field, you may have noticed 13 seats set aside.
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According to the documents, Coffman’s team of attorneys has reached an agreement but wants more time to formally file it.
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According to a motion filed on August 30, the former sheriff who served longer than 30 years is requesting a new trial after he was sentenced to 36 months in jail.
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As Hurricane Ida continues to gain strength in the Gulf of Mexico, a group of UAH students is heading south towards the coast to study the storm.
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WARNING: This video has been edited to stop just before Darby fires his gun. This video may be disturbing to viewers. The attorney representing Parker's family spoke about the importance of releasing the video for transparency and accountability.
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The Huntsville City Council voted against a proposal that would allow a city employee to be immediately fired if they committed a felony.
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Governor Kay Ivey issued all flags to be lowered at half-staff as a mark of respect for the U.S. service members and other victims killed in the terrorist attack in Kabul
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Students will be on a remote learning schedule from August 30th until September 3rd.
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Hollywood is now home to some national champs!
As of August 25, Madison County Schools reported 641 cases of COVID-19 within the school system while Huntsville City Schools saw 251 positive cases throughout the school system.
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Two schools in Marshall County are moving to remote learning for 10 days due to COVID-19.
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A driver who is now being called a suspect has come forward about the deadly hit and run that took place in Limestone County last week.
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The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is strongly urging women in all stages of pregnancy to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Are you calm and compassionate among the chaos? Huntsville Fire and Rescue is looking for just that.
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Looking for a job in hospitality? Huntsville is the place you want to be!
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According to the school’s COVID-19 dashboard, there 183 positive cases throughout the whole district as of August 20. That number includes students and staff.
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Former Huntsville Police officer, William Darby will face his punishment at the Madison County Courthouse at 2:30 p.m. on August 20.
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Former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Sue Bell Cobb, is representing former Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely at his sentencing on Friday.
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Students are expected to return to school on Monday, August 30.
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Over 500 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County Schools
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After the library reopens, it will be on limited operating hours.
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Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan.
Prosecutors are requesting Blakely serve in a county jail outside of Limestone County
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"No statewide mandates, closures or the like" Effective immediately, Governor Ivey issued a State of Emergency based on the surge in COVID-19 cases in Alabama.
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When the FDA provides final approval and clarification on who is eligible for the COVID-19 booster vaccine, the hospital will offer the booster shot from Pfizer.
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Effective immediately, Redstone Arsenal is transitioning to Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Level Bravo+.
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The fundraiser was created on Wednesday and has already raised more than $8,500
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It’s been talked about for quite some time, but now, it’s official. Huntsville is the biggest city in the state of Alabama.
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The sheriff’s office presented Melissa Suzanne Woodall with the award during yesterday’s commission meeting.
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According to a release from the hospital, the new changes go into effect August 10.
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A man who spent 20 years working for Daikin-America in Decatur is dead after he was exposed to a dangerous chemical.
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Florence City Schools is requiring masks for students in all K-6 schools and strongly recommends the use of masks for grades 7-12.
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Do you love good food? Of course, you do! So, get excited for Huntsville’s restaurant week to kick off.
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A back-to-school block party over the weekend helped to collect school supplies for kids in need.
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Multiple agencies are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened in the Good Hope community around 1:30 p.m. on August 6.
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Face coverings will be required indoors on campus beginning Monday, August 9th.
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Students, staff and faculty must be masked inside schools and buses regardless of their vaccination status. They don’t have to be masked outside.
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Masks must be worn while inside school buildings by employees, students and visitors over the age of two
As COVID cases once again surge across the southeast, local hospitals and healthcare facilities are quickly making changes. Huntsville Hospital Health System announced changes to visitation policies Friday.
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The mission is to help everyone in the Decatur community stay alert.
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Athens firefighters rescued a woman who was swimming inside a 70-foot high water tank on Elm Street.
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Acting Limestone County Sheriff Mike West held a news conference on Thursday just days after former Sheriff Mike Blakely’s conviction.
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Days after Limestone County Sheriff Mike Blakely was found guilty on two out of 10 counts in an ethics trial, his defense filed for a mistrial.
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Huntsville/Madison County leaders are scheduled to hold a press briefing on Wednesday regarding the latest updates with COVID-19.
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Small businesses in Decatur will be eligible to apply for the Small Business Loan / Grant Assistance Program beginning Monday, August 2.
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Welcome to the show, Detmers!
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The North Alabama Medical Center in Florence recently made some changes to its visitor guidelines.