Morgan County judge sets deadline for response to former death row inmate’s appeal
A Morgan County judge last month ordered the state to respond to a former death row inmate who says his court-appointed attorney was affiliated with the Ku Klux Klan. Judge Charles Elliott gave the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office’s until Aug. 25 to respond to an appeal from Robin “Rocky” Myers whose team s
Evening showers and storms bringing a 2nd day of excessive rainfall
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - First Alert Weather Day continues this evening as rain chances increase. Storm potential has died down a bit, but there’s still heavy rain to trail behind. Quite a few areas are under Flash Flood Watches with a few warnings sprinkled through. Looking through the night, rain will let up closer
Madison Police investigate church burglary
The Madison Police Department is investigating a church burglary that was reported Monday morning.
‘It floods bad’: Athens residents continue to seek drainage improvements
Residents along Strain Road say recent rain has brought back familiar flooding concerns as they wait for a long-promised drainage project. High water on Sunday left parts of the neighborhood flooded, a problem many neighbors say they've been dealing with for years. The city of Athens says a project designed...
Athens firefighters rescue ducklings on U.S. 31
ATHENS, Ala. — Athens Fire & Rescue crews helped rescue four ducklings stranded in the median of U.S. 31 near Roselawn Monday afternoon. Firefighters were traveling along the highway around 3:30 p.m. when they spotted the ducklings in the median and stopped to help. Several motorists had already pulled over and were at
Deer spotted swimming through floodwaters at Flint River Farm in Owens Cross Roads
With floodwaters rising, wildlife is either moving to higher ground—or in some cases, simply going with the flow.
TN man wanted for rape, kidnapping caught in Alabama
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 31-year-old West Tennessee fugitive wanted for aggravated kidnapping and aggravated rape was captured in Alabama, the U.S. Marshals Service announced Monday. Deputy marshals said Robert Dunaway Jr., of Lexington, Tennessee, was arrested following an investigation by the Henderson County Sheriff’s Off
Five kayakers rescued after being swept into Flint River
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Five kayakers were rescued after being swept into the Flint River on Monday afternoon. According to Huntsville Fire & Rescue officials, four kids and one adult were kayaking in a pond when the current swept them up. Officials say the flood waters were high, and they...
Athens Fire responses to fire on Aster Street
Athens Fire and Rescue say crews responded to a structure fire at a home Monday afternoon.
Man found dead inside home on Fairchester Drive in Harvest
A man was found dead inside a home on Fairchester Drive in Harvest on Tuesday.
