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When transferring assets, financial expert breaks down when a revocable trust is right for you
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Things change in life, and it’s helpful to have a red pen, especially on documents that deal with transferring large amounts of money from one generation to the next. When it comes to the common ways of doing that, financial expert, Marshall Clay with The...
Authorities searching for burglary suspect in Marshall Co.
LANGSTON, Ala. (WAFF) - Authorities are searching for a burglary suspect in Langston following an alleged break-in early Wednesday morning. According to the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, the Lake Market & More gas station store was broken into around 1 a.m. Officials said after reviewing the security footage, the...
Hundreds gather for July 4 celebration in Scottsboro
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WAFF) - Hundreds gathered in Scottsboro to commemorate the Independence Day holiday for the annual Freedom celebration. Organizers said the event is being held to celebrate July 4th while recognizing community members recovering from drug addiction. City leaders say the event helps celebrate their freedom from addictive substances.
Florence City Council seeks new District 2 member after president's retirement
FLORENCE, Ala. — The Florence City Council is looking to fill an open position in District 2 following the retirement of council president Dick Jordan on Tuesday. Jordan announced his retirement during a recent council meeting after receiving a letter from his fellow council members. City officials praised Jordan...
Nick Saban's return as Alabama's head coach could be pending
There have been coaches that have retired or stepped down from positions before that have come back to coach in the college game. Although it is rare, it is worth pointing out that it has happened. And with the Alabama Crimson Tide, given the success they had under recently retired...
Independence Day fireworks can stress pets; tips from Huntsville Animal Services to reduce anxiety
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — While Independence Day brings joy and celebration for many, the booms and pops in the sky and on the ground often stress pets. "Fireworks can cause significant anxiety for animals,” said Virgie Graham, Interim Director of Huntsville Animal Services. “The loud noises and unexpected flashes of light can disrupt their sense of safety and security.”
2 dead after alleged murder-suicide in Sheffield
Two people are dead after what police believe to be a murder-suicide in Colbert County. According to Sheffield Police, officers were dispatched to 516 Wilson Dam Avenue for a possible suicide about 10 p.m. on Tuesday. Police say they observed a Tuscumbia man, identified as 43-year-old Tommy Ray Burcham, lying...
'Love & Marriage: Huntsville' Star KeKe Jabbar Is Survived by Her Husband and Three Kids
On July 2, 2024, social media personality Marcella Speaks sadly announced that Love & Marriage: Huntsville star KeKe Jabbar has died. Marcella read the family's statement on a YouTube livestream and shared that the reality TV star "passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love."She was 42 years old."She was a mom, a sister, and a great friend full of life, love and laughter," the statement continued. "She will be sorely missed, and at this time, we are asking for respect and privacy in our moment of grief while we process this great loss."There has been an outpouring of support...
International eyes turn to Redstone success story
South Korea’s largest news organization, the Korean Broadcasting System, visited the community in late May to convey to a South Korean audience how a military installation and its surrounding cities can grow in a complimentary manner. “That has not been the case in South Korea,” said Soobong Seong, who...
State investigating reports of fentanyl exposure at the Arc of Blount County
ONEONTA, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama Department of Mental Health and the Oneonta Police Department are investigating reports residents of the Arc of Blount County, a center for adults with developmental disabilities, were exposed to fentanyl. The suspected exposure happened in June, but it’s unclear how many residents were impacted,...
New home construction begins soon for Childersburg residential development
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – With underground utility infrastructure in place, the new College Park residential development in Childersburg is moving into its next phase, matching buyers to lots and building plans for ground-up construction. The construction phase will begin in July for the first dozen or so of a total...
Woman shot, killed at apartment complex in Avondale
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Birmingham Police Department is on the scene of a homicide investigation in the 4200 block of 5th Avenue South. According to public information officer Truman Fitzgerald, officers responded to a person shot call at an apartment complex in the area at around 4:40 p.m. An adult female was pronounced dead at […]
ADRS breaks ground on new location in Gadsden
The expansion of Gadsden State’s Adult Learning program left Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) in Gadsden without a building to operate out of. Gadsden-Etowah Industrial Development Authority Executive Director David Hooks and his staff were able to come up with a creative solution to fund a new property.
Alabama Admits To Hilarious Rule Breaking Activity
The Alabama athletic department has admitted to a series of hilarious NCAA violations across a variety of sports programs. Those transgressions involved swimming/diving, baseball, gymnastics, rowing, soccer, and golf, with swimming and diving being hit with a number of infractions. Now, the Crimson Tide are no strangers to rule breaking and controversy. Heck, Nick Saban […] The post Alabama Admits To Hilarious Rule Breaking Activity appeared first on BroBible.
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