Man arrested for human smuggling, kidnapping 7-month-old in DeKalb County
HENAGAR, Ala. (WAFF) - A man is accused of smuggling illegal immigrants across state lines and kidnapping a 7-month-old. According to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, 29-year-old Selvin Alirio Reyes-Lopez was arrested and charged with Kidnapping in Madison on Saturday. After Reyes-Lopez was arrested, it was later de
Food City announces groundbreaking for new Madison location
A new grocery store is coming to Madison as community leaders and company officials plan to gather to break ground on a new Food City location along Old Highway 20.
Arab City Schools mourns the loss of longtime teacher Joan Scott
ARAB, Ala. (WAFF) - Arab City Schools says it is “deeply saddened” by the death of Mrs. Joan Scott, a beloved teacher and longtime member of the school system. The district says Scott served Arab City Schools for 66 years, retiring at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. During her career, she taught generations of st
State’s largest steel subcontractor expands in north Alabama
Alabama’s largest steel subcontractor is expanding its Decatur operations. FabArc Steel Supply, in a lease purchase agreement with Turner Industries, will locate in a Turner fabrication facility at 127 Old Alabama 24 in Decatur. The facility has 60,000 square feet of fabrication space on approximately 29 acres to suppo
Tyler Dooley convicted of felony murder in 2020 New Canaan double homicide
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tyler Dwight Dooley, 32, of Arab, was convicted Monday, May 11, on two counts of felony murder in connection with the Aug. 15, 2020, deaths of Levi Benjamin Lawrence, 24, of Cullman, and Dalton Matthew Bannister, 36, of Blountsville. Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker and Cullman County Sher
Williams concludes service as Alabama Civil Air Patrol Wing Commander
Hartselle resident Col. Brian Williams recently completed his service as commander of the Alabama Wing of the Civil Air Patrol after serving in the role from 2023-2026. During his tenure, Williams oversaw statewide operations and led initiatives focused on improving readiness, leadership development, and training for b
Former teaching aide wanted on abuse charges in Huntsville
The Huntsville Police Department says a former Huntsville teaching aide is wanted on willful child abuse charges.
Marshall County Sheriff’s Office animal control team sees busy start with 165 calls
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ala. — The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office says its new animal control team has gotten off to a busy start since taking over duties earlier this year, responding to 165 calls so far. Deputy Chase Patterson and assistant Cherokee Copeland make up the team handling animal-related...
More than a week later, owners of Priceville Foodland working to get doors open,...
PRICEVILLE, Ala. — The smell of smoke still hangs in the air at Priceville Foodland, which has been shuttered for more than a week after a fire broke out in the store's produce section May 2. The closure has displaced hundreds of shoppers who now must travel to the...
Cool start to the week
Cooler temperatures will start the work week, but well above-average temperatures return as we head toward the weekend. For the rest of the evening, temperatures will fall out of the 70s and into the low 60s overnight. A few light showers are possible and could linger into some of our morning commutes.
