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5 Big Lots stores closing across Alabama
Big Lots stunned customers this week when they increased the number of upcoming store closings nationwide from 40 to almost 300. As a result, in Alabama, we have five Big Lots locations advertising closing sales across the state. The locations that have “closing sale” banners on their webpage are:...
Alabama murder suspect also faces charges in three murders in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY — Video above is from June when Drake entered a not guilty plea in Oklahoma. A third Oklahoma murder charge has been filed against an Alabama man who was arrested in Arkansas, according to a prosecutor. Stacy Lee Drake, 50, was charged Wednesday with murder in the...
Body found burned on Highway 72 identified as Athens man
LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - The identity of a body found burned back in May has been announced. Limestone County Coroner Mike West identified the body as that of 70-year-old Rohn Pruett of Athens. The body was found in an empty lot near 29944 Hwy. 72 on May 3. Originally,...
NEW: Shagnasty’s Grubbery + Pour House to stay open
Shagnasty’s Grubbery & Pour House, a popular bar in Huntsville, has announced that they will be reopening soon. This comes after their previous announcement on Monday, Aug. 5 that they would be permanently closing, effective immediately. The original post claimed the bar would have a liquidation sale on Saturday,...
Honoring sacrifice: Annual Purple Heart memorial service Aug. 10
HARTSELLE, Ala. – The Finis J. Self Chapter 2212 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart will host its annual memorial service to honor the fallen warriors of Cullman and Morgan counties on Saturday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m. at the Purple Heart Monument in Sparkman Park in Hartselle.
Family of suspect in double homicide react to shooting deaths involving grandfather
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A Birmingham family is mourning a grandfather killed in a double homicide that left another dead and two injured Thursday night. “I don’t know what could have made this happen. I just cannot believe it, I just cannot,” Victoria Williams said. Kerry Jackson Jr., 31, faces two capital murder warrants and […]
Alabama basketball star Mark Sears visits hometown in Florence
FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - Alabama basketball standout Mark Sears is hoping to inspire the next generation in his hometown. Mark Sears visited Harlan Elementary School in Florence on Friday. He made the trip to speak to students about his career while visiting two of his former teachers. Sears said he’s...
WATCH: Birmingham native ready to produce as a leader for the Tide
Que Robinson returns to Alabama as a veteran leader at the outside linebacker position. The Birmingham native will look to be a factor on the field in 2024. Watch him in action in the video below:. GET THE BEST ALABAMA FOOTBALL INSIDER INFORMATION, MESSAGE BOARD ACCESS, AND RECRUITING COVERAGE TODAY!...
‘Unity Neighborhoods Fun Day’ scheduled for August 10
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A “Unity Neighborhoods Fun Day and Back to School Blast” will be hosted Saturday as students begin anther school year. The event will be at the Central Park Recreation Center from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a dj, live horses, games and more. Central Park, Ensley Highlands, Bush […]
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