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State emphasizes motorcycle safety

State emphasizes motorcycle safety

Times Daily

Promoting safe driving habits by motorists and motorcyclists is a key element of the state's promotion of National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

The Alabama Department of Transportation along with other state agencies, motorcycle clubs, businesses, safety groups and state and local law enforcement are reminding drivers and riders that motorcycle safety is a shared responsibility.

Transportation Director John Cooper stresses motorcycle riders and motorists must share the road to remain safe.

"As a matter of safety, it is necessary for motorcycle riders and drivers of other types of vehicles to use safe driving habits," Cooper said. "To prevent injuries and deaths on Alabama's roadways, motorcyclists and motorists must be vigilant in their efforts to share the road and ensure everyone's safety."... Read More

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WEATHER BLOG: Some rain totals so far

 

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...]

A WAFF 48 Wedding: Engagement Photos and more planning!

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.

WEATHER BLOG: Weekend flood watches

WEATHER BLOG: Weekend flood watches

 

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. 

Woman faces charges after leading police on chase

SHEFFIELD, AL (WAFF)-

A Sheffield woman faces
several charges after a wreck Wednesday night.

Sheffield Police said Tiffany Calvert took police on a chase after an officer tried to pull her over.

During the chase police
said two teenagers jumped from Calvert's car. A few minutes later, Calvert
crashed her vehicle and police arrested her.

Calvert was charged with DUI, reckless driving, two counts of reckless
endangerment, attempting to elude police, duty to give info & render aid crash
(a felony), and driving while suspended.

She is being held at the Sheffield City Jail with no bond. During the chase a Sheffield police officer was involved in a traffic accident. No injuries were reported.

Calvert is in jail without bond.

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WEATHER BLOG: Cool, wet weekend

WEATHER BLOG: Cool, wet weekend

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.  

Sheffield Police taking applications for police officer positions

Sheffield Police taking applications for police officer positions

The Sheffield Police Department is currently taking applications for police officer until Friday May 3rd.

Applications can be picked up in the city clerk's office in the city hall building from 8am - 4:30pm.

Anyone with questions can call 256-383-0250 for more information.

Source: Sheffield Police Department