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Update: Tornado warning expected to expire at 7:45 p.m.
The warning was for Colbert and Franklin counties. "The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire," says the National Weather Service. Tornado watches and warnings: What you need to know. When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the difference...
Moore ready to take on mantle for defending champion Braves
FULTON – Meg Moore isn’t afraid to follow in her older sister’s footsteps. Meg and Reese Moore helped lead Tishomingo County's girls to their first state title last season. But with Reese graduating, Meg is carving her own path. Wearing Reese’s old No. 24, she’s embracing the legacy her older sister left behind.
Ground Broken for Pickleball, Tennis
FLORENCE – The city of Florence broke ground June 5 on a new Pickleball/Tennis Complex at Veterans Memorial Park. This is an exciting new community addition will provide top-tier facilities for tennis and pickleball enthusiasts. The $9.4 million project is expected to be completed in 300 days. B.H. Craig Construction was the low bidder for the project.
Smith Named at First Metro
MUSCLE SHOALS – First Metro Bank recently announced the promotion of Dana Smith to officer status as Assistant Cashier. Smith was named Branch Manager of First Metro’s Greenhill office in October 2023 and has been successful in all aspects of the job. Smith began her employment at First...
Sheffield man accused of attempted murder has bond revoked following domestic violence arrest
SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WAFF) - A Sheffield man accused of trying to kill his ex-wife in October has had his bond revoked following a recent domestic violence arrest. Steven Noyola was arrested on numerous charges in October 2023 including Attempted Murder, Domestic Violence (strangulation/suffocation) and unlawful imprisonment. He was held in the Colbert County Jail on a $530,000 bond.
Tributes to Buffett for 3 Charities
FLORENCE – The Shoals Theatre will host a unique weekend event paying tribute to the legendary Jimmy Buffett, with proceeds going to three local nonprofits. “Parrotheads” The Documentary Film will be shown on Friday, June 14 at 7:30pm, celebrating the life of the one and only Jimmy Buffett.
Essity Assists Seven Locals
BARTON — Essity, a leading global hygiene and health company with local operations in Barton, has awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships to seven local students, as part of the company’s annual scholarship program for children of employees. This year’s recipients include:. Emma Ergle of Phil...
Cherokee man leads authorities on chase
COLBERT CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A Cherokee man with two felony warrants led authorities on a chase early Wednesday morning that ended with him crashing on U.S Highway 72. According to our news partners at the Times Daily, Nikki Cochran was arrested just before 1 a.m. Wednesday. Cochran has felony...
Florence Police need help finding missing woman
FLORENCE, Ala. — Florence Police Department is looking for a missing woman last seen in the area of North Court Street in Florence. FPD says that Leigh Alexandrea Taylor drives a Nissan Murano with a Florida tag. If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of Leigh Alexandrea Taylor,...
Kenebrew a Top 10 Returning Receiver
FLORENCE – University of North Alabama redshirt senior wide receiver Takairee Kenebrew was listed in Football Central’s Football Championship Subdivision Top 10 Returning FCS Wide Receivers list last week, coming in at No. 9. Kenebrew began his storied journey at UNA in 2018 and took a redshirt, an...
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