Claudia Peppenhorst

2 weeks ago | waff.com | Claudia Peppenhorst

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Things are warming up in the Tennessee Valley, meaning many are getting ready to head to the pool or the beach to get a nice tan. But before you grab your swimsuit, experts are warning about sun exposure. This isn’t the first time people have heard about protecting their skin, but a new statistic may make them even more cautious during summer. Every year, health officials are seeing more and more cases of skin cancer.

3 weeks ago | waff.com | Claudia Peppenhorst

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - As the cost of living continues to rise, many are taking a step away from the hair salon to save some extra cash. While that may benefit their budget, it’s having a big impact on local salons. “In my experience as a stylist for 10 years, this is probably one of the slowest periods that I have seen,” said Abbie Brown, owner of The Parlor in Huntsville. Brown said her stylists are worried.

1 month ago | waff.com | Claudia Peppenhorst

LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - May 8th marks one year since an EF-3 tornado tore through the Brigadoon community in Limestone County. The damage was unimaginable, and thankfully, there were no injuries, but residents say their lives are forever changed. “I was honestly was in total disbelief because it happened so fast,” said resident John Fuller. Fuller and his wife are some of the residents hit hardest by those storms. Their home was essentially torn apart by the tornado.

1 month ago | waff.com | Claudia Peppenhorst

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Several Huntsville city leaders recently returned from Washington, D.C., where they received a positive update about the future of Space Command. Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison County Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon, City Councilmen Bill Kling and David Little, as well as numerous other city leaders, went to our nation’s capital to lobby for Huntsville. One of the main topics they wanted to state their position on is the relocation of Space Command.

1 month ago | wsfa.com | Claudia Peppenhorst

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - One Alabama bill is sparking debate across the state as it aims to better regulate all consumable hemp products. Consumable hemp products mainly come in the form of gummies or infused drinks, and include Delta 8/9 or THC. State Representative Andy Whitt, a bill sponsor, said the only current regulation of these products is that they can not be sold to minors. He believes that is not enough to keep people safe, and is looking to beef up regulations.