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2 weeks ago | waff.com | Matthew King

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - An Alabama tradition will take to the skies on May 24th and 25th. The Alabama Jubilee Hot Air Balloon Classic is a free event featuring hot air balloon pilots from across the country. Organizers said the event requires a full year of planning each time to accommodate for thousands of visitors to Decatur. In 2024, the event hosted around an estimated 30,000 people, but organizers expect the total to be higher in 2025.

2 weeks ago | waff.com | Matthew King

GURLEY, Ala. (WAFF) - Damage in the Killingsworth Cove area was extensive after Tuesday night’s storms. WAFF 48 crews on the scene Wednesday witnessed emotions and some hugs from family members rallying around a Madison County family who lost everything. Their home and workshop were destroyed by the storm. Debris from their home was scattered across the street. Community members have come together to support the family in their time of need.

1 month ago | waff.com | Matthew King

MADISON CO., Ala. (WAFF) - Students in the Madison County School System are close to wrapping up their first year enrolled in the county’s fire science program. Students in the program learn hands-on training used by firefighters in various scenarios. “We’re doing hazmat, so that tank is supposed to simulate a DOT 407 tank (chemical tanker),” said student Ethan Gann.

2 months ago | waff.com | Matthew King

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Huntsville Green team is working to keep the city beautiful. April is Earth Month, and throughout the month, they’re hosting events to highlight the importance of protecting and respecting the environment. “Earth Day is a month where millions of people around the world are getting involved, but it really takes every day of the year,” Nikole Sothers with the Green Team said. “Not that one day.

Dec 6, 2024 | msn.com | Matthew King

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