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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Decatur man finds stolen Jeep at salvage yard

Submitted by Amanda Jarrett, Community Producer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 11:11am

Decatur man finds stolen Jeep at salvage yard

Decatur Police arrested a Moulton man for the theft of a 1978 CJ5 Jeep.

The Jeep was reported stolen from a home on Trinity Lane.

The owner of the vehicle called investigators the day after the theft to report finding his Jeep at Kirby's Auto Salvage in Lawrence County.

Police arrested Troy Glynn Nichols. He is charged with Theft 1st Degree.

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WEATHER BLOG: Weekend flood watches

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 9:00am

By Jeff Castle

Flood Watches are in effect across north Alabama and southern Tennessee this weekend. 2" to as much as 4" of rain may fall over the weekend as a cold front and upper level low pressure system pass through the area. The ground is already very wet from recent rainfall and many streams and creeks are running high. It won't take much additional rain to cause flooding issues.

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Funeral set for teen killed in wreck

Submitted by WAFF Web Staff

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 2:48pm

LAWRENCE COUNTY, AL (WAFF)- Funeral arrangements have
been set for a Lawrence County teen killed in a wreck.

17-year-old Caitlyn Martin of
Russellville was killed when her vehicle collided with an 18-wheeler on Highway
157 Tuesday morning. Her 14-year-old sister, Alison Martin, was taken to
Huntsville Hospital in critical condition.

Visitation for Caitlyn will
be Saturday from 5pm - 8pm. Her funeral is set for 2pm at the Hatton Church of
Christ.

In lieu of flowers the family
asks that people make a donation to the church's building fund.

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WEATHER BLOG: Cool, wet weekend

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 8:35am

By Jeff Castle

The forecast for the weekend is becoming clearer, but unfortunately it's not looking any better for your outdoor plans. An usually strong early May cold front will spread steadier rain across the area late Friday into Saturday. Behind the front is an upper level low pressure area that will keep showers going through Monday.

Rain this afternoon will still be spotty at best. WAFF 48 Pinpoint Predictor is showing sparse coverage of showers by mid-afternoon.

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