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Decatur man arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges
DECATUR , Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur Police say a man is in jail facing fentanyl drug trafficking charges after a months-long investigation. In March, drug task force officers opened an investigation into Derrick Brown for illegally trafficking drugs into the city. During the investigation, they say a large amount of fentanyl mixture was purchased from Brown at least once.
Small Business Uncertainty Index reaches highest level since 2020
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The national NFIB Small Business Optimism Index reached the highest reading of the year in May at 90.5, a 0.8-point increase but still the 29th month below the historical average of 98. The Uncertainty Index rose nine points to 85, the highest reading since...
Video of alligator in Hillsboro backyard goes viral
Shocking video sent to the WAAY 31 newsroom. An alligator spotted at a home in Hillsboro, and not only did the group tie it down with a rope, but it's all caught on camera. The video of an alligator was posted about five days ago on social media. It sent shockwaves online with nearly 30,000 views.
Volunteers give veteran the ride of a lifetime
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - A group of volunteers gave one local Korean war vet the ride of a lifetime on Thursday. Lt. Col. Paul Reeves served in both Korea and Vietnam. Members of the Rocket City Commemorative Air Force Unit flew Reeves around the Athens area in a Korean War-era plane.
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