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Former KKK lawyer invited to speak at Neo-Confederate conference in Wetumpka
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Southern Cultural Center will host its third annual “national conference,” this time inviting a former Ku Klux Klan lawyer to join its crop of speakers. Sam Dickson of Atlanta frequently represented the Klan in the courtroom and has since become a...
Wanted Tennessee man arrested in Logan County
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) - A man wanted out of Tennessee was arrested in Logan County on Friday evening following a high-speed chase and a foot pursuit. Around 5 p.m. Friday, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office located a vehicle matching the description of one used in an alleged prior shoplifting at Farmer’s Home Furniture in Russellville, according to a citation obtained by WBKO.
How TN Republican primary races are pushing the party further to the right on key issues
As Republicans nationwide consider their future, deep-red Tennessee's dominant political party is creeping further to the right as primary candidates seek to bolster their conservative credentials on key issues ahead of the Aug. 1 primary. With a GOP supermajority in the state legislature, many races are determined in primary contests. During campaigns this year, both incumbents and newcomers alike have taken staunchly conservative views on issues such as state-paid school lunches, arming teachers, taxpayer-funded school vouchers,...
Input wanted from Huntsville, Madison County cyclists for new biking safety plan
Air up the bicycle tires, strap on a helmet and get ready to hit the road. The Huntsville Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) wants to hear from bikers throughout Huntsville and Madison County on how riding can be made safer and more enjoyable. The MPO is developing a plan to create...
Warm 80s, humid and more showers/storms for Monday
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Good Monday morning. Skies are mostly cloudy out the door with warm temperatures in the lower 70s and some areas of isolated but dense fog. Some breaks in the clouds will be expected though mid to late morning and high temperatures will warm into the middle/upper 80s with a light south breeze. It will feel incredibly humid through the day with all of that Gulf moisture fueling rounds of scattered downpours and thunderstorms. Showers and storms should begin to taper off around sunset with a few isolated showers and some thunder possible overnight, lows will fall around 70 degrees by daybreak Tuesday.
Magneco/Metrel has grand opening in Gadsden
Magneco/Metrel held a grand opening Friday at its Gadsden location after an $8 million renovation of the former Gulf States Steel site. The plant was originally expected to open in fall 2025. “Due to the excellent support from the City of Gadsden, the Industrial Development Authority and the local supplier...
Historical Association to dedicate new marker at Paint Rock Valley School July 28
The July meeting of the Jackson County Historical Association will be held Sunday, July 28 at 2 p.m. at Paint Rock Valley High School in Princeton where they will dedicate a new historical marker recognizing the school years of Paint Rock Valley High School and hear about plans for the building from its administrator, Mike Sims.
Best Jackson-area LBs in 2024 TSSAA season? See our ranking
From Mason DeLoach to Jacob Knox, The Jackson Sun ranked the top linebackers for the 2024 Tennessee high school football season in the Jackson area. TSSAA high school football is almost back in the Jackson area. Over the offseason, The Jackson Sun is ranking returning players by position group. It's...
Week-Long Rainfall Forecast for Tennessee: Prepare for Wet Days
Nashville, TN – A rainy week lies ahead for Tennessee, with showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the next seven days. Residents should prepare for wet conditions as the forecast predicts significant rainfall across the region. According to the US National Weather Service in Nashville, rain chances are high, with...
For Tennessee Sports Hall of Famer, Vols baseball's Chris Burke, it'll always be 'Rocky Top'
Former Tennessee baseball star Chris Burke was one of the names who headlined the 2024 class of Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The University of Tennessee — more importantly, the entire state — changed his life through his athletic career and ultimately propelled him to fulfilling his dream of playing professional baseball. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in 2001 and also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres. ...
U.S. women's national soccer team to face Iceland at Geodis Park in October
The United States women's national soccer team is headed back to Nashville. The USWNT will host Iceland at Geodis Park on Oct. 27 (4:30 p.m. CT) in its second match following the Paris Olympics. The match will be televised on TNT, Max, Telemundo and Peacock. It's the second of a two-game series with Iceland, with the first game set for Oct. 24 in Austin, Texas.
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