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48 EXCLUSIVE: Former Huntsville police officer William Darby appeals ruling in wrongful death lawsuit
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (109+ words) HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A former Huntsville police officer who pleaded guilty to reckless murder is appealing a ruling in a civil lawsuit. William "Ben" Darby's attorneys filed a notice in federal court of their appeal to the 11th Circuit Court of…...
Decatur officer helps combat poverty, human trafficking through international organization
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (94+ words) Decatur officer helps combat poverty, human trafficking through international organization'WAFF Decatur officer helps combat poverty, human trafficking through international organization Dating app meetup turns violent: Madison County man accused of shooting victims he met online Madison apartment heads into seventh…...
Decatur police searching for missing woman
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (41+ words) Decatur police searching for missing woman'WAFF DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - The Decatur Police Department needs your help to locate a missing woman. 69-year-old Linda Pearl Hill. Hill is 58" tall, about 150 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes....
Florence Police identify deceased man found near Wallace Street
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (120+ words) FLORENCE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Florence Police Department investigated a death in the 300 block of Wallace Street. Investigators say the call came in at 6:50 a.m. for an unconscious male found in a church parking lot on Wallace Street. The man is identified…...
Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office K-9 receives body armor donation
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (91+ words) Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office K-9 receives body armor donation'WAFF LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - A Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office K-9 receives a body armor vest. Officer Ace will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from a non-profit…...
Four suspects arrested in connection with two violent crimes in Madison County
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (61+ words) Four suspects arrested in connection with two violent crimes in Madison County'WAFF Four suspects arrested in connection with two violent crimes in Madison County Crews battle vehicle, house fire on Max Luther Drive Huntsville police search for shooting suspect at…...
Jackson County man arrested for shooting victim with bow and arrow
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (99+ words) JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - A Jackson County man is behind bars after he shot an arrow into another man's chest. Michael Hughes is charged with second-degree assault, possession of dangerous drugs, drug paraphernalia, and carrying brass knuckles and a sling-shot....
Florence man sentenced in Lauderdale County animal cruelty case
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (52+ words) Florence man sentenced in Lauderdale County animal cruelty case'WAFF Florence man sentenced in Lauderdale County animal cruelty case Need to know with Jo: 2026 Oscar predictions Man charged with biting ICE officer during traffic stop Festival of the Cranes returns to…...
Bond set for 2026’s first murder suspect
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (97+ words) MORGAN COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - Bond has now been set for the Morgan County man accused of killing a man on New Year's Day. A judge set Roger Clayton's bond at $300,000 in court today. As a part of his bond agreement,…...
Fort Payne murder suspect appears in court as new details emerge
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (55+ words) Fort Payne murder suspect appears in court as new details emerge'WAFF Fort Payne murder suspect appears in court as new details emerge Dense AM Fog Thursday | Heavy Rain & storms Friday into Saturday Huntsville city council to vote on Big Spring…...