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'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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Mother provides updates on two-year-old found in a pool in Arab
ARAB, Ala. (WAFF) - A mother in Arab is providing updates on the condition of her two-year-old child who was found in a pool on Monday. Rebekah Satterfield stated in a Facebook post how the family was celebrating Violet’s second birthday when she wandered off to the pool without her floaties.
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...
Retired Soldier transforms ammo cans into artwork
Passing the single-car garage you’d never guess who was hanging out in there. Lamar Jackson, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, Martin Luther King, Tupac Shakur and John Lewis are all gathered in a garage built on a former cottonfield in Harvest. The artwork collection of these pop-culture personalities sprung out...
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...
Coveted 4-star EDGE Prospect Commits To Premier SEC Program
Elite four-star EDGE Justin Hill announced his commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide over Ohio State, USC, and Oregon on Wednesday. Hill is a 6-foot-3, 220-pound native of Cincinnati, Ohio, attending Winton Woods High School, where he finished his junior season with 36 total ...
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,...
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