Car seat safety parents' first concern while traveling

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 5:18pm

Car seat safety should be one of the first things parents get checked.

HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF)- Now is the time many of us grab the kids and our stuff and travel. Whether it's for a week or the day, car seat safety should be one of the first things parents get checked.

Little Kelsey is only 8 months old, but he is the center of his parent's world. His dad, Pranteek Patnaik, is in the medical field and knows how important safety is for traveling with children.

That's why he came to Huntsville Hospital to allow the pros to install Kelsey's car seat.

"I think, as a parent, safety, obviously, we always hear the term "precious cargo" and safety with that, and your little one brings it to a whole new level when you're a parent," said Patnaik.

The technician will go over some specific points with dad, give him a quick safety lesson, and make sure the seat is installed correctly.

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WEATHER BLOG: Finally warming up

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 8:30am

By Jeff Castle

It hasn't felt at all like May in the last few days and it's in fact been a record setting stretch of cool weather. Some of you may have even had to turn the heat back on for a little bit (I toughed it out, even though it got as cool as 63 in the house!).

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Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 5:09pm

At least one person died in a shooting in Trinity.

TRINITY, AL (WAFF)- One person was shot and killed in Lawrence County Sunday night.

The coroner confirmed Daniel Peoples died at 599 County Road 345 in Trinity.

Authorities arrested 39-year-old Brandon Lorne Barnes and charged him with manslaughter.

The Lawrence County Sheriff's Department said they received a phone call about the shooting around 9:30 p.m.

When deputies arrived, they found a man dead.

The sheriff said Peoples and his common law wife and her son had gone to Barnes' home to visit. He said alcohol was consumed, and Peoples and Barnes exchanged words about inappropriate comments made about Barnes' wife, and an argument ensued.

Authorities said that argument led to the shooting death of Peoples.

Barnes was still at the scene when deputies arrived, and he was taken into custody without incident.

Barnes was questioned, charged, and remains in the Lawrence County Jail on a $10,000 bond.

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Lawrence Co. man charged with manslaughter

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 5:08pm

Brandon Barnes (Lawrence Co. Sheriff's Dept.)

MOULTON, AL (WAFF)- Lawrence County investigators have arrested and charged a 39 year old man with Manslaughter.

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WEATHER BLOG: Some rain totals so far

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 6th, 2013, 8:00am

By Jeff CastleRain continues to come down today, but should begin to wrap tonight into tomorrow. Rain totals over the weekend through early this morning have been impressive ranging from around 1.5" on the low end to more than 4" in the high end. The heaviest rains have fallen across Madison, Marshall and Dekalb counties. [Read more...]

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Pedestrian struck and killed in Lawrence County

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff

Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 7:40pm

LAWRENCE COUNTY, AL (WAFF)- Authorities are investigating a wreck that killed a pedestrian overnight in Lawrence County.

Alabama State Troopers said it happened on Highway 157 near mile marker 34, ten miles south of Town Creek.

Officials said Darrell Eric Doss, 58 of Florence was walking in the roadway around 3 a.m. Saturday when he was hit by a 1991 Ford Contour driven by Anthony Rainey of Madison.

Doss was pronounced dead at the scene.

State Troopers are still investigating the crash.

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A WAFF 48 Wedding: Engagement Photos and more planning!

Submitted by Nick Lough

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 4:14pm

A WAFF 48 Wedding: Engagement Photos and more planning!

It may be Kentucky Derby weekend, but we’re also coming down the stretch to our big day! We’ve had a lot of things in the works and just finished taking our engagement pictures.

Sarah and I were a little afraid at how they’d turn out because we both joke that we’re not very photogenic, but we couldn’t be more pleased at the results. Butler Studio out of the Shoals is doing the photography for our wedding and also agreed to do our engagement photo session. They helped us narrow down a location, gave us tips and recommendations on what to wear (you’d be surprised at what colors don’t photograph well), and made what could’ve been a very stressful time – extremely fun and enjoyable! They were also very flexible when we realized that we wouldn’t be able to take our pictures in downtown Florence because of the massive crowds due to First Fridays.

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