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'They shoot up in the air, out the car, just drive on': East Lake resident encourages action as homicides increase
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — To this point in 2024, the number of killings in Birmingham outnumbers the homicide rates from last year. The latest shooting was in East Lake, leaving 30-year-old Kameron Connell dead. So far, no one's been arrested. "People are getting murdered, and it just, it's just awful,"...
Keke Jabbar, Star Of ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville,’ Dead At 42
Keke Jabbar, star of reality show Love & Marriage: Huntsville, has reportedly died at the age 42 according to her cousin and fellow cast member LaTisha Moore Scott.Martell Holt Of ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ Arrested For Domestic Violence “At this time we are asking for RESPECT, and PRIVACY in our moment of grief, while we process this great loss!” Moore-Scott shared on Instagram. “This is hard for our Family!!!!!” As of publication, a cause of death has not been revealed. On Jabbar’s own Instagram page, comments began pouring in under her most recent posts from fans, friends, and more. “I am absolutely devastated! Sending many prayers...
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.”
Alabama Beats Out OSU For Top Ohio Recruit And Buckeyes Are Not Happy
Alabama landed four-star DE/LB Justin Hill out of Cincinnati on Wednesday. Hill, the No. 60 recruit in the 2025 class, is certainly a tough loss for the Buckeyes with him out of their backyard. OSU and Alabama, which have the top two classes in the country, have certainly been on...
Snapping turtle drags ‘terrified’ puppy into Alabama creek as rescuer raced to save her
A Good Samaritan raced to save a “terrified” puppy being pulled into a Crossville, Alabama creek by a snapping turtle. According to 2nd Chance Shelter, the incident occurred on July 1 when a group of people heard “horrific cries” in the backyard of a home. The screams led the people to the horrible scene as a puppy was being dragged into the creek by the snapping turtle.
New Prattville Kindergarten School to move in this fall amid vandalism issue
The Prattville Kindergarten School, or PKS, is standing tall and sturdy as the new school is set to open its doors this coming fall. . With 32 classrooms in total, 28 for kindergarten and four for preschool, the school will be able to accommodate over 600 kids. Construction crews are working diligently to meet the fast-approaching deadline for the new state-of-the-art kindergarten school in Prattville.
Jalen Milroe Drops Honest Admission on Alabama Crimson Tide Offense For 2024
Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe is primed for a Heisman Trophy campaign in 2024. He's feeling confident in what his team can accomplish. The Crimson Tide is set to have one of the more explosive offenses in college football. It brings over Washington Huskies head coach Kalen DeBoer to lead the ...
New $47 million golf facility nearing finish line at University of Alabama
Construction at the University of Alabama is a year-round endeavor, but residents are accustomed to major projects popping up while students are away. This summer, UA is upgrading major street intersections and opening a brand new golf facility. Major projects set for this year include renovations, upgrades, and new construction...
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...
Lake Nicol in Tuscaloosa County remains open with lower water levels
Water levels have been intentionally lowered at Lake Nicol for inspection and maintenance, but the lake remains open for recreation activities. That is good news for people seeking relief from the summer heat. Richard Rush, Tuscaloosa's executive director of strategic communications, said the work is part of routine maintenance on the lake and is being carried out by Schnabel Engineering. ...
Southside football offensive lineman Jamin Brown details why he committed to Duke
Southside High School football offensive lineman Jamin Brown committed to Duke this off-season due to the strong mix of athletics and academics that the Blue Devils' program provides. Brown is one of the top students in his class at Southside with a 4.5 GPA, so he wanted to make sure that whatever school he went to also would challenge him academically. A look at his top schools show that with Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech being in the...
Auburn manufacturer lays off 38 employees
AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - An Auburn manufacturer recently downsized its workforce, attributing the move to fluctuations in production demand. Briggs & Stratton, located in Auburn Technology Park, said in a statement that 38 full-time hourly employees were impacted by the decision. “We are entering a slower demand period, producing less...
Schedule released for South Star Music Festival in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville music festival set to happen this year has announced its official lineup. The South Star Music Festival takes place at John Hunt Park on September 28 and 29, 2024. The South Star Music Festival has announced its schedule for the upcoming two-day event. Starting...
Former Alabama RB has his HS players go crazy watching his collegiate highlights
Many players in the Nick Saban era for Alabama football went on to be difference makers. No matter whether it was in professional football, business, or coaching, Saban always told his players people will not remember what you did on the field, but they will remember how you made them feel. Roy Upchurch was not a Saban recruit; however, he learned a lot from him. A native of Tallahassee, Fla., Upchurch arrived at the University of Alabama in 2005 under Mike Shula.
Winston Groom, author of 'Forrest Gump,' dies at 77
Winston Groom, the writer, historian and University of Alabama graduate whose novel "Forrest Gump" became a pop-culture phenomenon, selling 1.7 million copies on the strength of its adaptation into an iconic, six-Oscar-winning 1994 movie, died on Sept. 17, 2020, at the age of 77. A representative of the mayor's office in Fairhope, where he had been living with his wife Susan, confirmed his passing. ...
Bank branch closing, new branch opening nearby
Regions Bank’s Redstone branch, established as a licensed branch on June 15, 1960, will close on July 19 at 2 p.m., and a new Town Madison branch near Gate 7 is scheduled to open this month, according to a bank spokesperson. “As a normal course of business, we constantly...
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...
Albertville Board of Education appoints new principals
ALBERTVILLE – At Tuesday night’s school board meeting, the Albertville Board of Education successfully filled several critical leadership roles. New appointments include principals for both the high school and elementary school, as well as a new head baseball coach for the high school (see story on Page B1 of today’s edition).
Tunnel to Towers pays off mortgage for fallen Huntsville firefighter’s family
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A New York-based foundation recently gifted the family of a fallen Huntsville firefighter a mortgage-free home. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is an organization dedicated to supporting and assisting families of both law enforcement officers and firefighters who were killed while serving in the line of duty.
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