‘It’s okay to be you’: Savannah student overcomes bullying with the help of her teacher
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A Savannah student and her mother are speaking out after she overcame bullying at school with help from her teacher.
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‘You took away a piece of me’: Family of Rincon man killed five years ago still pushing for answers
RINCON, Ga. (WTOC) — The family of a man killed in Rincon in 2020 is still searching for answers. In October 2020, 70-year-old George Williams was found dead at a pool house on McCall Road in Rincon.
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Huntsville Bible College Founder and President Retires
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Healthcare expert share tips for managing holiday anxiety
The American Psychological Association reports nearly 90 percent of adults in the US feel stressed about something during the holidays. Dr. Rebecca Jackson with the health company Brain Balance says knowing your limits and managing holiday events that heighten your anxiety is crucial.
Health leaders share ways to spot signs of child abuse
According to the National Children’s Alliance, there are more than 600,00 child abuse cases.
ALEA, service organization warn about Fourth of July driving safety
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. It’s also one of the most dangerous because Impaired drivers often hit the roads.
Alabama state troopers are on a mission to keep you safe on the road.
“We are going to have our troopers out doing very targeted campaigns as it relates to being able to keep motorcyclists safe in conjunction with taking those impaired drivers off Alabama roadways,” Jeremy Burkett, State trooper with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
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Alabama state troopers are on a mission to keep you safe on the road.
“We are going to have our troopers out doing very targeted campaigns as it relates to being able to keep motorcyclists safe in conjunction with taking those impaired drivers off Alabama roadways,” Jeremy Burkett, State trooper with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
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Three hospitalized, three arrested after shooting in Huntsville Saturday night
I stepped out of my role as a news producer and left the news station to gather footage and information from the shooting scene. I wrote and produced this breaking news story. It was my first time leaving the station and going to a breaking news scene. I did not write the article, but I am responsible for the breaking news information and video.
‘More than just a horse’: Family reflects on life of Northeast Alabama Community College mascot
RAINSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - An Alabama family is reflecting on the recent loss of Trouper, a once wild mustang from Nevada turned well-known mascot in north Alabama.
Trouper was the mascot for Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainsville. His story all started when Amber Mathewson went to support a friend at the Extreme Horse Makeover Competition in Texas in 2007. She was amazed at the horse shows and knew it was something she wanted to do.
In 2009, Mathewson entered the competition. She wa
Trouper was the mascot for Northeast Alabama Community College in Rainsville. His story all started when Amber Mathewson went to support a friend at the Extreme Horse Makeover Competition in Texas in 2007. She was amazed at the horse shows and knew it was something she wanted to do.
In 2009, Mathewson entered the competition. She wa
Breaking Traffic News Video During Cut-in Segment
I produced this short breaking traffic news segment on May 23rd, 2023, while I was a news producer at WAFF 48 in Huntsville, Alabama.
National Passenger Safety Week Video
January 23rd - January 28th is National Passenger Safety Week.I spoke with Candace Lightner, the founder of We Save Lives and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (...
Community members come together to clean historic cemetery
AUBURN, Ala (EETV) - A historic African American Cemetery is clean thanks to a group of community members.
Students from Auburn University, Auburn Junior High, and the local research group RPAAST cleaned Baptist Hill Cemetery. It is the oldest African American cemetery in Auburn.
“I’m not a spiritual person but it’s good for you spirit,” Auburn University student Jackson Chambers said. “You ‘re helping people.”
Located on South Dean Road and Thach Avenue, the 4-acre cemetery contains over 500
Students from Auburn University, Auburn Junior High, and the local research group RPAAST cleaned Baptist Hill Cemetery. It is the oldest African American cemetery in Auburn.
“I’m not a spiritual person but it’s good for you spirit,” Auburn University student Jackson Chambers said. “You ‘re helping people.”
Located on South Dean Road and Thach Avenue, the 4-acre cemetery contains over 500
