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Brothers in arms find each other on battlefield
HAMILTON — During World War II, two brothers from Hamilton, serving in different companies, just so happened to meet up somewhere in the hedgerows of France on July 23, 1944. Robert E. Crow documented the encounter in a letter to his mother, Ethel. Somewhere in France. July 23, 1944.
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Past Displayed Proudly
LEIGHTON – If you find yourself in Leighton, stop by the Bank Independent sales office and visit the renovated Leighton Museum. This museum has been reimagined and relocated to engage the public with inspired storytelling and displays that preserve the rich history of Leighton and the surrounding area. The...
Man killed in Franklin County wreck
Alabama State Troopers say a Haleyville man was killed following a single-vehicle wreck in Franklin County. It happened right before 8 p.m. on Thursday just six miles northeast of Haleyville on County Road 6 near County Road 69. The victim was identified as 77-year-old Don W. League. League was killed...
Preliminary survey determines EF1 tornado near Bear Creek Reservoir
The National Weather Service (NWS) Office in Huntsville is surveying a large area of storm damage in Franklin County. The preliminary survey has determined an EF1 tornado near the Bear Creek Reservoir in Franklin County, Al.
Let’s Celebrate
LEIGHTON – With fewer than 700 residents, the charming Shoals community of Leighton is bursting with pride and a rich musical heritage. And Leighton knows how to celebrate!. One of its most cherished events is Sledgefest, a lively festival June 7–9 honoring the legacy of music legend Percy Sledge, a weekend filled with music and fun.
Search underway in Kansas for grave of Alabama man missing since 1988
Law enforcement officials in Kansas are asking for help as they attempt to find where an Alabama man missing for 36 years is reportedly buried. The Butler County (Kansas) Sheriff’s Office is searching for the grave of Ricky L. Nelms, a Moulton man who reportedly disappeared in 1988. The...
Haleyville man killed in single-vehicle wreck
FRANKLIN CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A single-vehicle wreck that happened on Thursday morning has claimed the life of a Haleyville man. Officials say 77-year-old Don League was fatally injured when his 1990 Ford Ranger ran off the road and struck a ditch. After the initial impact the vehicle hit a...
Street to be dedicated in memory of WZZA Radio Founder Bob Carl Bailey
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WAFF) - The Town of Leighton will be honoring the memory of WZZA Radio Founder Bob Carl Bailey. Officials said First Street would honor Bailey with a historical marker, naming it Bob Carl Bailey Memorial Drive. Leighton Mayor Derick Silcox said the sign reveal will be on June 8, 2024, during the town’s annual SledgeFest.
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