Savannah Sapp
Reporter
Huntsville, AL
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Savannah Sapp is a graduate of Troy University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. During her undergraduate studies, Savannah worked as a reporter and evening anchor for TROY TrojanVision News.
Savannah focuses on stories in the Sand Moutain portion of 48's viewing area.
If you have any story ideas in our Sand Mountain counties, reach out to Savannah with your contact information.
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“If people will just bare with us, I think this time next year we’ll be proud to step back and say ‘Hey look what we have now’.”
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According to an official with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Byron Shavers, 48, was arrested on Mother’s Day for allegedly murdering his father, Joe Shaver Jr., 74.
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After 26 years of no leads, new DNA technology has reopened one of Marshall County’s most notorious cold cases.
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The Sand Mountain Amphitheater’s annual Tacos and Tequila event began Friday evening. Organizers say that 2022′s event was such a success, they decided to host it annually.
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Actress Sandra Ellis Lafferty was born and raised in the Sand Mountain region and she recalls watching many movies as a child at the very theater where she will soon be honored.
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The city of Guntersville has been filled with fishermen this week as the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour is underway.
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Albertville nonprofit to build an all-inclusive playground
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A special election on the sale of alcohol in the town of Grant was held on Tuesday and 218 people came out to vote.
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After a year on the run, Suggs was captured by law enforcement in Walton County, FL on Monday.
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With just over a month until Guntersville’s biggest summer event, Marshall County’s tourism department is still making preparations.
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One of Fort Payne’s most beloved entertainment locations has been closed for over three years and residents are now looking for more entertainment.
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Mueller Co. LLC is facing serious allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation after the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit Monday.
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A mother in Marshall County received closure on Monday morning as her daughter’s killer received a 20-year sentence.
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All six Albertville schools are now equipped with an audio enhancement system that will not only allow students to hear instructions but will increase campus safety.
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The bill would require a minimum age of 13 to access the many social media sites on the market, with parental consent.
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Officials in Limestone County and Lincoln County are on the hunt for a man who viciously attacked his now ex-girlfriend in March 2022.
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City officials confirm that ramp construction would lead to the demolition of some area homes and businesses
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John Gunter was one of the first white settlers to inhabit what is now Marshall County. In 1848, he founded a town he dubbed “Gunter’s Landing”.
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With the recent overhaul of the county jail, some eyes have now fallen on the Marshall County Courthouse.
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Time is running out for a number of dogs at the Marshall County Animal Welfare Society.
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In light of Lineman Appreciation Day, the Energy Institute of Alabama celebrated three linemen from Sand Mountain for their life-saving efforts.
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In high school, you may have participated in debate club, FFA or even sports, but some students at Albertville High School are taking a different approach to their extracurriculars.
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Members of the Guntersville Elementary PTO have been working diligently for over a year to bring a new S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) lab to students. Finally, the brand-new lab is ready for kids to explore.
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Alabama is one of the few states still upholding sales tax on grocery items. State leaders have now made pushes to end the tax to help ease the burden of rising costs for Alabamians.
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As you can imagine, Unclaimed Baggage has come across some unique and bizarre finds over the years. Now, they will showcase those treasures with a brand new museum.
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A Lauderdale County mother spoke about the deadly collision that took the life of her one-year-old son.
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Google broke ground on a brand new data center to be based in Jackson County in 2018.
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The city’s Director of Transportation says that the demand for public transit is growing
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A somber note washed over the city of Huntsville on Monday as Officer Garrett Crumby was laid to rest in Tuscaloosa this afternoon.
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Children are the most vulnerable during a crisis and they are less likely to trust anyone, much less law enforcement. The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office hopes to change that.
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Arab Police Department investigates potential school threat.
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Daughter speaks on father's tragic death
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Cleanup crews are still trying to assess the damage left by weekend storms. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in areas of Morgan County early Saturday morning.
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The Scottsboro Boys Museum was filled to the brim with people Friday morning as Governor Kay Ivey paid a visit to commemorate the 92nd anniversary of the Scottsboro Boys.
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Like many communities in the Tennesee Valley, the city of Scottsboro is seeing rapid growth.
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The Crossville Police Department has a new officer on the force, and his nose is razor sharp.
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Man convicted of manslaughter in Marshall County has parole revoked.
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Seniors in Baileyton are sharing their frustrations on the closure of a place they call a second home.
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Authorities in Marshall County are seeing an increase in minors under the influence of legal hemp and opiates such as Delta 8, THC-O and Fennabit.
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Nearly a year after its grand opening, the owner of the Harbor Patrick Lawler continues to make plans to expand the lakeside attraction.
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Father of Oscar-winning Daniel Scheinert speaks on son's win.
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“It’s an extremely shameful and private addiction”.
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Multiple fire crews across Madison County were on the scene of a house fire on Thursday afternoon.
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After undergoing major renovations, the Marshall County jail faces another problem. Overcrowding.
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Rent prices skyrocketing in the Valley.
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The City of Huntsville’s Green Team is kicking off spring cleaning with an event to help “keep Huntsville clean.”
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