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Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama Saturday evening
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 5:49 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:30 p.m. for Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison and Morgan counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:49 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near...
Kitchen Cops find roaches, rodents and no hot water around the Valley
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The weekly Kitchen Cops inspections are in, and all across north Alabama, inspectors seem to be running into very similar problems. The South End Market on Gault Avenue had numerous serious violations, dragging it’s score down to an 80. Inspectors noted roaches in the kitchen and prep area and rodent feces along the baseboard of the floor. There was also a pan blocking a hand washing sink, a cutting board blocking the 3 compartment sink and roaches in both sinks as well. On top of that, there was no hot water in the kitchen, making it impossible for the staff to wash or sanitize dishes.
Lauderdale County Drug Task Force Arrest Four On Drug Charges
FLORENCE-On 07/24/2024 Agents with the Lauderdale County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence at 125 Foy Ave in Florence. The search warrant was obtained due to the drug dealing activities of one of the occupants of the residence. Florence Police Officers had stopped the target of the search warrant away from the residence. She was found to be in possession of fentanyl pills and methamphetamine (ICE). Agents located multiple people inside of the residence when they made entry. During a search of the property agents located additional Fentanyl pills, Methamphetamine (ICE), Marijuana, prescription pills and drug paraphernalia consistent for using and distributing drugs. The weight of the Fentanyl pills exceeded 6 grams. Approximate street value of the Fentanyl, Ice and other drugs located is $1,000.00.
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