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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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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Athens firefighters rescued a woman who was swimming inside a 70-foot high water tank on Elm Street.
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Kieran Lovegrove is a pitcher for the Rocket City Trash Pandas. In an ESPN article, Lovegrove explained how he is living in a three-bedroom apartment with six other teammates.
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Grammy award-winning artist Jennifer Hudson traveled south to visit FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals just ahead of her new movie, “Respect.”
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Governor Ivey is making a trip to Athens this week to join the ribbon cutting at the newest Alabama Veterans Museum & Archives!
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Surveillance video and several Facebook posts helped tip off FBI agents
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So, if you see Smith out on the road, give him a honk, a wave, a sign of encouragement on his journey.
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After an investigation began with the department’s Internal Affairs Division, it was found that the officer’s actions did not adhere to HPD policy or training.
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A little boy in central Alabama had a big day! And so did his dad, who donated his kidney to his two-year-old son.
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Amazon is building a fulfillment center in Rocket City and it’s bringing in about 500 jobs with it.
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A few bills were signed into law by Governor Ivey, including House Bill 437, the wine shipment bill.
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He's one of the biggest names in country music today. Thomas Rhett talked new music, being a girl dad and getting outdoors with TVL's Payton Walker. Check out the story and watch the full interview here.
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Darby was placed on paid administrative leave on May 10, just three days after he was found guilty of murder.
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While the museum is currently in the running, it needs votes to win!
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Prosecutors say James needs to go back to jail based on new video evidence.
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A trailblazer at Huntsville Hospital, Daisy P. Swinton was the first African American ICU Nurse Manager there. A new scholarship is available in her memory to encourage and empower future nursing students.
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Deputies and one of their youngest friends from Morgan County had a sweet reunion today!
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As Senate passed the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill Saturday morning, Alabama Senators Tommy Tuberville and Richard Shelby are explaining why they voted against it.
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The dog’s owner told investigators he found a plate on his property with what appeared to be canned dog food mixed with a granular substance.
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The Stevenson Volunteer Fire and Rescue had quite the rescue mission this week.
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Some folks in north Alabama will soon be able to order a beer with their biscuits and gravy or a mimosa with their Momma’s Pancake Breakfast.
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PPP loans were created to help businesses stay afloat and their workforce employed during the pandemic.
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According to Dr. Karen Landers with the Alabama Department of Public Health, on Dec. 22nd, one person who received the vaccine at the Decatur Morgan Hospital experienced anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction, several minutes after taking the vaccine.
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A 103-year-old WWII Veteran left Madison Hospital today after battling COVID-19!
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Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a lawsuit against Madison County over the relocation of the Confederate monument
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Huntsville’s Redstone Arsenal is a top finalist chosen to host the U.S. Space Command headquarters.
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According to officials, two administrative employees and one deputy tested positive for the virus.
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While visitations aren’t back to normal just yet, the Alabama Department of Corrections announced new video visitations services for friends and family members of Alabama inmates.
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Governor Ivey met with Senator-Elect Tuberville Thursday afternoon at her office in Montgomery.
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At 14 pounds and is 23 inches long, he's the largest baby ever delivered at Madison Hospital. He’s been here one day and he’s already broken a record!
The confederate monument that stands in front of the Madison County Courthouse in downtown Huntsville is officially being removed.
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The Lawrence County Alabama Sheriff’s Office is conducting a search and rescue operation for two women within Bankhead National Forest.
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The President of the University of Alabama in Huntsville issued an apology on Wednesday to a teenager pulled over by UAH police officers.
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The Michigan-based company said the project will create 279 direct jobs and expand the potential for Alabama’s auto industry to capitalize on the growing EV wave.
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The North Alabama Research Center in Athens is looking for around 300 volunteers to participate in the Pfizer vaccine trial. Participants will either be given the vaccine, or a placebo.