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Dennoriss Richardson, a Black man in Alabama who recently filed a lawsuit against police for brutality, is now dead. On Sept. 28, his body was found in an abandoned house near the Mississippi line in Colbert County, Alabama. Civil rights attorney Roderick Van Daniel said Richardson was hanging by a rope. While Richardson’s loved ones… Continue reading Black Man From Who Sued Alabama Police For Brutality Found Dead And Hanging From Rope; FBI Investigating

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Over the years, the WAFF 48 Kitchen Cops segment has had some wild reports come across our desk. Just when we thought we’d seen it all, we find out about crickets and rotting fish. We‘ll start in Limestone County, where the Jiff Mart at West...

TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WAFF) - Authorities said a person was injured in a wreck following a police chase in Tuscumbia on Friday. According to Florence Police, officers said they tried to pull someone over for suspicion of DUI. Officers say they successfully pulled the person over, however, the person eventually got back into the car and pulled away, starting a police chase in Florence.

TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WAFF) - The city of Tuscumbia is selling the kiddie rollercoaster that’s been in Spring Park for several years. The rollercoaster went up for auction earlier this week on GovDeals. That‘s a website that allows local and state governments to sell surplus items. Usually, it’s things like worn out desks, police cruisers with a half-million miles and computers dating back to the Clinton administration. But, every now and then, something like this pops up.

We sat down with Sheriff John Myers to discuss the incident that occurred early Wednesday morning involving Deputy Sheriff Klein. He gave us information about his recovery and what led to an arrest. “Let me first start off by saying that Sheriff’s Deputy Klein is in really good spirits and he is on the road to recovery. He got out of surgery yesterday afternoon I believe and is recovering and I talked to him earlier this morning and like I said he’s in good spirits and he’s expected to be released and sent home in the next couple of days. As far as Lopez, he’s not in such good shape. He’s currently confined at the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office until he goes to prison, hopefully that’s how it works. He has not been arraigned yet. He probably won’t be arraigned on all the charges and when I say all the charges I’m thinking he’s got 15 charges not all from yesterday some of them were prior but, I say that because we’ve been looking for this guy for a while and we had a incident where he was involved in another chase a couple of months ago. He got away so we’ve been looking for this guy for a while and the day before yesterday we caught word that he was in an area so, we set up in that area and when he came through we stopped him. It was about that time that the vehicle stopped he decided he was gonna drive his vehicle into one of my deputies and right before the deputy was hit he put round through the windshield ofLopez which was 100% justified. When we all got there, we started investigating the incident. We found some evidence in the vehicle that Deputy Klein shot and actually injured Lopez with. So, we searched all night and all morning I think it was 4:30 AM when we finally towed the vehicle from the scene and everybody went home. We then reconvened the next morning around 11 o’clock and Lopez did exactly what we hoped he would do. He went to somebody’s house asking for help but that individual called us and about 10 of us left the station and got there with just a few minutes and surrounded the area. We started searching buildings and outbuildings and wood sheds and we found him in a hay barn hiding behind some hay and he did in fact have a bullet wound to I think it was his right shoulder. He was taken to the hospital where he underwent some surgery and then he was brought back to my jail and booked in on all of his charges. One of the charges included attempted murder. Once he got booked in, we shipped him over to Wayne County and now will let the judicial system do their job. Before we end this, I just wanna make sure that I recognize everybody that helped us. I don’t have a list in front of me but if you were out there you know who you are and we know who you are. All of the first responders that came out and provided some kind of service force that night and the next day and the effort of finding this guy and working on the crime scene, I can’t say enough good things about you and we’re forever in your debt. I just wanted to make sure everybody knew that on the tail end but, other than that like I said Klein is on his way to recovery and the bad guys in jail and going to prison real soon”.

Tuscumbia's Claunch Cafe is a well-liked eatery that radiates coziness and Southern charm. Located next to the charming Spring Park, it attracts a devoted local clientele looking for a satisfying lunch in a welcoming setting. The menu features a delicious selection of traditional Southern fare, all created with homemade flair, from hearty casseroles to crisp salads. The rich, creamy banana pudding and the exceptional pecan chicken salad are guest favorites and perfectly capture the spirit of comfort cuisine. Claunch Cafe is more than simply a place to eat—with its charming interior design and lively sense of community, it's a gathering spot for friends and family.

Since its opening in 1977, Bojangles in Muscle Shoals has been a popular eating destination thanks to its delicious selection of Southern comfort food staples. Bojangles is a popular hangout for both locals and tourists because of its well-seasoned chicken, freshly baked biscuits, and renowned iced tea. Bojangles guarantees a filling meal whether you visit for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

COLBERT CO., Ala. (WAFF) - The Colbert County Emergency Management Agency said there may be some water pressure issues as they paint the inside of the water tank. Officials said this could take up to three weeks. They said during this time, customers in east Colbert County may notice lower water pressure.

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development recognized Wayne County Bank as a Centennial Business for 100+ years of business in Tennessee on Thursday, October 10, 2024. TNECD representatives, Regional Director John Hatfield and Regional Business Development Specialist Greg Lowe, presented a certificate to Wayne County Bank President/CEO Martin Haggard, Jr., and members of Wayne County Bank’s Board of Directors were present for the recognition ceremony.

THARPTOWN, Ala. (WAFF) - The Tharptown High School rocketry team won a national championship and the school held a ceremony to present the students with rings. “Now having something that we can each have as our own just to remember it is nice,” student Jessie Mitchell said. Tharptown’s Rocketry...

The advisory was for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. "The temperatures across the region have warmed, therefore the threat for frost has ended," says the National Weather Service. Frost advisory - this is what it means. Frost advisories are issued from May...

Florida Gulf Coast University's volleyball team defeated the University of North Alabama 3-1, highlighted by Shelby Kent's career-best 27 kills. The Eagles dominated the match with strategic serving and strong rallies, despite a fierce challenge from North Alabama. FGCU won the first set easily, lost the second after a comeback attempt, regained momentum in the third, and clinched victory in a tightly contested fourth set. Kent also contributed defensively, achieving her eighth double-double of the season with 11 digs. The team looks to continue its success against Central Arkansas in their next matchup.

FORT MYERS, Fla. (October 18, 2024) – The University of North Alabama volleyball team dropped the opening match of its Florida roadtrip Friday, falling to the FGCU Eagles by a 3-1 final in a battle between two of the top four teams in the Atlantic Sun Conference. UNA continued...

Winston County found a leader in Chris Clemons as the team took down Tharptown on Friday. Clemons was unstoppable, picking up 112 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 65 yards. Clemons and Winston County...

The Russellville High School varsity football team, in its penultimate region game of the season, clinched second place in Class 5A Region 7, traveling to West Point and defeating the Warriors 44-13 to improve to 6-2 overall and 5-1 in region play. Offensively, the Golden Tigers controlled the game for...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (October 18, 2024) – The University of North Alabama cross country teams ran in the Crimson Classic in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Friday, as freshman Brian Bett ran a 23:35.2 to finish sixth among a group of 152 participants. Bett has broken a record each race he has...

West Point won the last time they faced Russellville, and things went their way on Wednesday too. The West Point Warriors put the hurt on the Russellville Golden Tigers with a sharp 3-0 win. While West Point won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the third set...