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Updated: 9 hours ago
|By Jasmyn Cornell
The Florence City Council is expected to vote on a sewer extension agreement for the new Lauderdale County Agricultural Event Center.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 8:42 AM CST
|By D'Quan Lee, Jasmyn Cornell and Nick Kremer
Joshua Knighten was arrested and charged with capital murder for a shooting that took place near Falkville Sunday night.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 2:23 PM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
Eric Balentine was sworn in on Jan. 15th. With almost 26 years of law enforcement experience, he hopes to take the sheriff’s office to new heights. One of his main goals is to expand the department.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 11:25 AM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
Firefighters have a 9% higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14% higher risk of dying from cancer than the general U.S. population, according to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 7:24 AM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
According to Lieutenant James Filley, a firefighter with the Monrovia Volunteer Fire Department, volunteer fire departments have been struggling for about 20 years; however, he says this isn’t an issue for Monrovia.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 1:05 PM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
Many local adults with developmental disabilities are spending more time in the community and mainstream workplaces. The centers that serve them have been transitioning from facility-based to community-based programs.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 7:40 AM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
According to Superintendent Jason Barnett, the school is about 50 years old, and it is time for a new school.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 10:26 AM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
Colbert County Administrator Roger Creekmore says they’ve been needing a new jail for awhile now. The county is currently waiting for preliminary drawings of the building from an architect company in Florence called Lambert Ezell Durham; the commission selected the company last year.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 12:04 PM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
Christmas is just five days away, and millions of holiday shoppers are heading out to get their last minute gifts. Unfortunately, while this is the season of giving, it can also be a season of taking.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 11:33 AM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
Brian Smith was arrested Dec. 13 in Huntsville for his alleged role in the capitol insurrection.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 8:46 AM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
Both math and reading scores decreased across the country; however, the scores in one North Alabama district have gradually increased. According to Jason Davidson, the superintendent of Jackson County schools, the district’s overall score has improved over the years.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 7:14 AM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
A Hartselle man accused of capital murder has denied killing the victim. Capital murder defendant Zachary Williams told police in a videotaped interrogation that he was innocent during the second day of testimony.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 1:32 PM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
The bench trial for Rhonda Barksdale is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. in Russellville.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 1:17 PM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
The family members and friends of a Decatur man killed during an alleged robbery gave an emotional testimony Monday.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 10:06 AM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
According to police affidavits, the defendants, Zachary Williams, of Hartselle, and Ulysses Wilkerson, of Decatur, kicked in Irvin’s door and shot him 11 times in an effort to steal cash Irvin kept at his house. Both were arrested for his murder in April 2019 and indicted on three counts of capital murder.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 11:24 AM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
According to Dr. Ben Meadows, an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, while you may see an increase in food costs at grocery stores, it is actually easier this year for some consumers to buy other products, such as clothes and electronics.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 8:38 AM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
According to Dr. Isabel Scarinci, prevention of cervical cancer is in our hands. She says UAB is developing a plan called “Operation Wipe Out” to eliminate the cancer as a public health problem in Alabama.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 7:28 PM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell and Javon Williams
Ayre says Wednesday is going to be the first big opportunity to set off the fireworks for soccer! The event is happening at Mars Music Hall in Huntsville from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 10:22 AM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
According to Secretary of State John Merrill, there are more than 3.6 million registered voters in Alabama. They expect around 45-50% of voters to participate, which is between 1.65 and 1.84 million people.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 11:36 AM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
Since someone won the prize on Aug. 3, there have been 40 drawings without a winner. Monday’s Powerball drawing will mark the 41st.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 11:31 AM CST
|By Jasmyn Cornell
This is the first comprehensive master plan for Athens in 18 years. It is calling for several changes along U.S. Highway 72 to improve traffic flow and address other needs in the city.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 10:40 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
Police told our news partners at Decatur Daily that more than 400 car collisions have happened on Beltline Road this year.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 1:28 PM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
The number of requests to bring a service animal into the workplace continues to rise as more individuals with disabilities benefit from this type of support, according to the Job Accommodation Network (JAN).
Updated: Oct. 25, 2022 at 12:49 PM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
“Stillbirth is truly a public health crisis in the US that isn’t often talked about,” said Kimberly Isburg, Communications Specialist for Count the Kicks.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 7:52 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
Last week, the Florence City Council postponed voting on an ordinance to authorize dispensing within the city limits.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 6:47 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
Only businesses who submitted a request will receive a business application form Monday. According to the AMCC, requestors can apply for a cannabis license for an integrated facility, cultivator, processor, secure transporter, state testing laboratory, or dispensary.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 8:50 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
Although it’s not required, health leaders are still encouraging those considering buying an OTC hearing aid to get a comprehensive hearing evaluation.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 8:27 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
The trials of Robert Hastings and Memphis native Jesse Parker will begin Monday morning.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 11:29 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
A new study by Delta Dental Insurance Company shows 80% of older Americans aren’t making routine trips to the dentist, and this could impact more than just their oral health.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 8:06 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
The Grand Opening will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2022 at 6:04 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
The bill would allow more veterans with a combat-related disability to receive full retirement and full disability pay regardless of how many years they served.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 6:06 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell and WAFF 48 Digital Staff
The explosion caused Stanwood Blvd. to close for over two hours early Monday morning
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 8:17 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
According to Sonny Brasfield, the executive director of Association of County Commissions of Alabama, some agencies have reported revenue losses up to 40 percent.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 6:42 PM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
In September, the Department of Veterans Affairs submitted to the Federal Register an interim final rule that will allow it to provide access to abortions to veterans and their beneficiaries in cases when the pregnant woman’s life or health is at risk or in cases of rape or incest.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 6:10 PM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
The organization hosted a ribbon cutting at the United Way building Wednesday morning to celebrate its relaunch.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 6:07 PM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
According to Dr. Paul Burton, Chief Medical Officer of Moderna, the new vaccine offers protection against Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 and other variants of the virus as we head into the fall and winter months.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 8:39 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
The two runoffs only affect City of Huntsville Districts 2 and 3.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 8:18 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
According to Jeremy Blair, the Chief Executive Officer of WellStone, it is a game changer for the Tennessee Valley.
Updated: Sep. 15, 2022 at 7:28 PM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
Vibrant, an agency under the Department of Health and Human Services, is hoping the program will add a more specialized crisis line for the community, eliminate barriers, and provide affirming support.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 8:03 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
According to John McNamara, a representative of CFPB, renters owed an average of about 20% more on their credit cards in June 2022 than they did just three years ago.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 6:59 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
“We really do not encourage people to get out and run alone, especially in those low light hours. Especially at nighttime, take somebody with you when you go out,” said Sgt. Jeremy Burkett.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 6:16 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
The person selected for the position must have at least a master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university. They must also have at least five years of experience in public school work at the time they assume office and at least three years’ educational experience as a teacher, principal, superintendent, or instructor in school administration in the last five years.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 10:46 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
Daniel Todd Cranor is facing a menacing charge following an encounter he had in May. He is accused of pulling a gun on a man named Bobby Lee.
Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 9:54 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
According to Bill Tribble, the Executive Director of Human Resources and Operations for the Limestone County School District, the district was experiencing staffing shortages before the pandemic.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2022 at 4:49 PM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
“I really want to share the magic of historically black colleges and universities with children and the world,” said Brooke Hart Jones, owner and creator of HBCyoU Dolls.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2022 at 4:09 PM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Darren Moore says the coronavirus pandemic caused many to start reflecting on their ideas about work, their experiences, and their perceived value of themselves as employees.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 11:19 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
While a fresh start can be exciting, all of that change can also cause stress, anxiety, and self-doubt. Studies show that for some, it can trigger an eating disorder. There are ways teachers, coaches, and peers can detect students who are struggling with an eating disorder and support them.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 9:04 AM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
The Madison County School District is encouraging parents and students to submit an application to serve on the Desegregation Advisory Committee (DAC) for the 2022-23 school year.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 12:40 PM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
Four people were transported to Huntsville Hospital just after 3 a.m. on Monday
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 3:00 PM CDT
|By Jasmyn Cornell
Owners Joaquin and Vanessa Tucker have announced the location of the gym for the first We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym in North Alabama. It will be located at 326 Sutton Rd. Suites E-H in Owens Cross Roads.
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