The University of Tennessee has named a new football coach. Josh Heupel will be Tennessee’s 27th head football coach, according to the Vice-Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White.

Governor Ivey will hold a press conference at Fultondale City Hall on following Monday’s disastrous tornado.

The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children says it’s seen a 98 percent increase in online enticement reports since the pandemic began. NCMEC says predators are openly talking on the darknet about how to use the pandemic to their advantage and entice children for content.

Madison County District 6 Commissioner Violet Edwards said the county has $5.2 million from the federal government as part of the latest stimulus package, they just need to figure out how to distribute it.

Happy Wednesday! Unlike Tuesday, you’ll need a heavier jacket or coat today as well as the umbrella.

Amazingly, Smokey suffered a small cut on his nose and otherwise was OK.

Two men on a mission. Cousins British Malone and Avery Johnson from North Alabama told WAFF they are walking across the country to promote unity and peace after a year defined by division.

Good To Go Ammo in Madison produces roughly 24,000 rounds of ammunition in a day, during a huge nationwide supply problem.

Last year, two people died after their cars were swept off the road by flood waters.

There are multiple reports of damage in northern Jefferson County after a possible tornado touched down late Monday night.

Our Kate Smith spoke with the President and CEO of the Alabama Hospital Association for what to watch for in the days ahead.

Getting the vaccine to those who are homebound

Federal Agents are at the home of a 70-year-old Falkville man arrested in connection to the January 6th U.S. Capitol riot.

Approximately 150 students at Discovery Middle School are now in quarantine after possible exposure to “a couple” of positive COVID-19 cases, according to a statement released by Madison City Schools.

Ten-year-old Breanne Marie Jones is believed to have been abducted by 38-year-old Jonathan Lewis Jones and 32-year-old Christina Renee Edge.

Following Monday night’s deadly EF-2 tornado, the restaurant started feeding anyone who needed a meal.

Huntsville Police say they responded to the area of Drake Avenue and Triana Blvd. in south Huntsville for a stabbing on Tuesday morning.

U.S. Senators and Representatives representing Colorado are calling on President Joe Biden to review a decision to move U.S. Space Command to Huntsville.

Moving the minimum wage up to more than double the current $7.25 has small business owners wondering how they will make ends meet.

Stephen Listfield is the rabbi at Etz Chayim, he said he’s happy to hear about the reward and hopes it convinces someone to come forward.

Jefferson County Commissioners and the Jefferson County EMA will hold a news conference at 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning at Fultondale City Hall.

Debris from the building smashed cars in the parking lot, and blew out car windshields.

Mayor Larry Holcomb said one person was killed in the storm in the Newcastle Road, Carson Road area. At least 17 people were taken to a hospital with injuries. Eleven people were treated on the scene.

A fantastic day on tap today, and make sure to enjoy it because there are changes ahead!

Photos and videos began coming in overnight Tuesday after severe storms left extensive damage in Fultondale.

Jeffco EMA said on top of road dangers such as power lines and debris, traffic is clogging the roads.

We have the potential of seeing some isolated strong to severe storms capable of producing 50+ mph wind gusts, small hail, frequent lightning and even brief, spin-up tornadoes.

Guntersville is now the latest city to approve funding for a new radio system that will be used across Marshall County.

So far, 5,500 vaccines have been given out at the Mainstreet Family Urgent Care Clinic.

Asking for answers. The CEO and President of the Rocket City Trash Pandas went before Madison’s City Council on Monday to talk about how they did in 2020, and to also ask city leaders for help.

“The two executive orders issued by President Biden regarding gender identity offer really no guidance at all on how these policies should be implemented."

The Cheesecake Factory is expected to open its doors at Bridge Street Town Centre in Winter of 2021.

On Monday, Athens City Council voted to hire Albert Hogan Jr. as the new Chief of Athens Fire and Rescue.

Student hit by vehicle walking home from school

Decatur Morgan Hospital needs community blood donors for patients.

Morgan County had a record week of deaths last week. Now, hospital patients numbers are beginning to decline statewide.

The Limestone County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for stealing catalytic converter.

A two-vehicle crash killed a woman in Madison County on January 22.

Deputies responded to a possible shooting call at a home on Schnault Hollow Rd in Grant on January 4.

Madison County Superintendent Allen Perkins announced that Madison County Schools will return to “Level 1 -Traditional Learning” starting Monday, February 1st.

The Florence Police Department is looking for a woman who went missing on Saturday.

The Florence Police Department arrested a man for torture and willful abuse to a child.

Florence Police officers responded to the 500 block of South Cedar St. to a report of shots being fired on Saturday.

Decatur police arrested a man they say fired multiple shots into a home and car last week.

Huntsville Fire and Rescue responded to a fire on Myrtlewood Drive on Monday morning.

Musician and Lowcountry native Darius Rucker quietly treated everyone dining at a restaurant he frequents to a free meal and also left a big tip for servers Sunday morning.

The latest from Decatur on Monday

Grab the umbrella this morning, you might need it again later today!

Many small businesses across the state have closed their doors since the pandemic hit 10 months ago, but downtown Huntsville has a different story.

This project would also just be an extension of one already going on with the same goals in mind.

The changes stem from an escape at the beginning of January.

Teachers who started working after 2013 can’t collect their pensions until their 62 years old. State representative Alan Baker says, it’s time to change that.

Congress Mo Brooks Holds “Free The Speech” rally in Priceville

Scattered to numerous rain showers will continue to move in for the evening hours as a warm front lifts to the north across the Tennessee Valley. Rainfall could be heavy at times with isolated thunderstorms, flooding should not be an issue due to the fast movement of the warm front.

Mike Gillis, a well-known law enforcement officer in the Wiregrass, passed away Saturday from complications related to COVID-19.

A HPD Sgt. told WAFF the chase started in Tennessee with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Dept. and a gray car.

Happy Sunday! As you head out the door this morning, you don’t need to worry about the rain just yet. But, be prepared for showers later this evening.

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