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By ANDREW SELSKY and ARON RANEN Associated Press 2h 2h 77 Currently in Huntsville, AL Full Forecast Sponsored By National Portland protesters breach fence around federal courthouse; police declare riot In the hours leading up to the declared riot, thousands of people gathered in the city for another night of protests as demonstrations over George Floyd's killing and the presence of federal agents sent by President Donald Trump showed no signs of abating. By Gillian Flaccus and Sara Cline July 26 July 26 Open for Business: Join our local directory today Newscasts & Live Events TOP STORIES Another day of heat & humidity with scattered midday and afternoon storms Happy Tuesday! We’re starting off today the same way we have nearly every day for the last two weeks. Warm & humid with patchy fog for some. By Brandon Spinner Published 3h at 5:35 AM COVID-19 in Alabama: State sees 1,778 new cases in 24 hours The Alabama Department of Public Heath has updated the number of confirmed statewide cases of COVID-19. By WAFF 48 Digital Staff Published 3h at 5:34 AM 3 people killed in Morgan County wreck Three people have died in a Monday night wreck near Falkville. By WAFF 48 Digital Staff Published 5h at 3:15 AM Huntsville bar employees upset by new alcohol sales restriction The emergency health order will be enforced starting Saturday, August 1. The decision is not sitting well with business owners By Caroline Klapp Published July 27, 2020 at 10:04 PM Madison County and Huntsville City Schools partner with Wellstone to support student health Madison County Schools and Huntsville City Schools are partnering with Wellstone Behavioral Health to provide teletherapy now that schools are going remote for the start of the school year. By Tiffany Thompson July 27 July 27 Get Breaking News Alerts Plan your weekend with us! See The Latest 48 Investigation Follow Us! National Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis lies in state at Capitol Lawmakers and the public are honoring Rep. John Lewis as his body lies in state at the U.S. Capitol starting Monday. By BILL BARROW and ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press July 27 July 27 Madison County and Huntsville City Schools partner with Wellstone to support student health Madison County Schools and Huntsville City Schools are partnering with Wellstone Behavioral Health to provide teletherapy now that schools are going remote for the start of the school year. By Tiffany Thompson Published July 27, 2020 at 9:51 PM Police searching for woman in Decatur Walmart arson investigation Investigators with the Decatur Police Department are looking for a woman believed to be responsible for starting a fire inside the Spring Avenue Walmart. By WAFF 48 Digital Staff Published July 27, 2020 at 6:31 PM Sparkman High School sky bridge completed Employees will be seeing $20 million worth of improvements. Some of the money was spent to build the Sky bridge, that now connects the 9th grade wing to the rest of the school. By Nolan Crane Published July 27, 2020 at 5:48 PM Man arrested after person found shot in Marshall County A man is facing an assault charge following a shooting in Marshall County. By WAFF 48 Digital Staff Published July 27, 2020 at 5:48 PM Police: 4 people arrested in Decatur after using dating app to lure, rob victim Four people are facing robbery charges after police report a person was robbed at gunpoint. By WAFF 48 Digital Staff Published July 27, 2020 at 4:55 PM Face covering order currently set to expire Friday; Will it be extended? Alabama health leaders are encouraged by some of the latest numbers, but they say it’s too early to say the face masks are making a difference. By Alan Collins Published July 27, 2020 at 4:50 PM Alabama lawmaker who honored Klan leader says he’s surprised by criticism Alabama Rep. Will Dismukes, a Republican from Prattville, says he’s surprised by the response to his recent Facebook post that showed him giving the invocation at an annual birthday celebration for Nathan Bedford Forrest. By Jennifer Horton Published July 27, 2020 at 4:29 PM New health order will restrict hours of alcohol sales in Alabama bars, restaurants The hope is the decreased hours will decrease social gatherings and the spread of the virus. By Kate Smith Published July 27, 2020 at 3:55 PM National White House, Democrats at odds on virus aid but talking Suggesting a narrower pandemic relief package may be all that’s possible, the White House still pushed ahead with Monday’s planned rollout of the Senate Republicans’ $1 trillion effort as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi assailed the GOP “disarray” as time-wasting during the crisis. By LISA MASCARO and ANDREW TAYLOR July 27 July 27 We Have Your Weekends Covered #waff48 Stay Connected to WAFF 48 Start Each Morning With Us! SPORTS Drew Brees announces $5M donation to build healthcare centers in La. New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his wife, Brittany, announced Monday, July 27 they would be donating $5 million to Ochsner Health. By Nick Gremillion Published July 27, 2020 at 4:46 PM Nation’s top-ranked defensive tackle commits to Alabama By Kathryn Rickmeyer July 27 July 27 Greene & Sumter counties cancel fall sports for first 9 weeks By WBRC Staff July 27 July 27 Report: NFL players banned from indoor night clubs during 2020 season By Garland Gillen July 26 July 26 Sideline: How school districts are keeping players, fans safe during upcoming football season High school football this year will be more than just X's and O's. The game within the game could be how schools plan to keep things clean for players and fans. By Joshua Gauntt July 24 July 24 MORE TOP STORIES Hospital staffers facing difficult childcare decision as school year begins Like many in Madison County, nurses and other front-line fighters will have to pick between going to work or staying at home with their children. By Kate Smith Published July 27, 2020 at 3:34 PM Human remains found in Tennessee possibly related to Huntsville missing persons case Human remains found in Tennessee may be related to an area missing persons case By WAFF 48 Digital Staff P...