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Scottsboro church schedules food drive

Scottsboro church schedules food drive

Goosepond Cumberland Presbyterian Church will be having a non-perishable food drive for CASA on April 7th.

The drive will be set up outside the church collecting the food items from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.  

The church is requesting items like: canned foods, boxed dinners, pasta, canned soup and similar non-perishable items

Goosepond Cumberland Presbyterian Church is located at the end of Hancock Drive at 1155 Hancock Drive East in Scottsboro, Ala.

AAA Alabama offering free towing on New Year's Eve

AAA Alabama offering free towing on New Year's Eve

According to a recent analysis conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, during the last decade, the years’ highest number of alcohol-related traffic fatalities occur on New Year’s Day, so AAA Alabama and wrecker services are offering Tow-for-Life for the 25th year in a row.

Tow-for-Life is a public service program that provides free towing services to keep impaired drivers off the road.  It begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 30th and continues until 6 a.m. New Year's Day.

To receive free towing on New Year’s Eve:
• Call AAA Alabama at 1-800-222-4357 (1-800-AAA-HELP) and ask for Tow-for-Life.

Tennessee Titans Can-A-Thon Treat!

Tennessee Titans Can-A-Thon Treat!

The Tennessee Titans sent WAFF 48 a holiday treat… The exclusive Matt Hasselbeck photo! This photo is a silent auction item to be showcased at Decatur Mall. Place your bids now through Sunday at the Decatur Mall Customer Service Desk. It’s a win-win! The highest bidder will get the photo; the WAFF 48 Holiday Can-A-Thon gets the money to support area food banks. Want more Can-A-Thon details? Visit WAFF.COM right now.

Tips to keep aging relatives happy during the holidays

Tips to keep aging relatives happy during the holidays

For many families, the holiday season marks one of the only times of year that all members can gather together to celebrate and enjoy each other's company. The portrait before and after this joyous time, however, is often far less picturesque for seniors living alone or far away relatives.

As the aging population continues to grow - the U.S. Census Bureau projects over 88 million people age 65 and older in the U.S.

Scottsboro Christmas Parade moved to Thursday

Scottsboro Christmas Parade moved to Thursday

A Story Book Christmas Parade in Scottsboro was rescheduled to Thursday December 8th due to the weather.

The rain moving in to the area Monday afternoon  has changed the date of the annual Chamber of Commerce parade.  The line up will still be at 4:30 p.m. and the parade will begin at 6:00 p.m.

If you would like more information about the parade, call The Greater Jackson County Chamber of Commerce at 256-259-5500.

 

Build A Can Structure... It's Super Simple!

Build A Can Structure... It's Super Simple!

Goodwyn, Mills, and Cawood Architect Gerald Clark stopped by WAFF 48 Studios today. He showed us how ANYONE can build a can structure. Try these steps at home to build a can pyramid:

1) Collect your cans.

2) Sort the cans by size and color. 

3) Find a stable surface like a hardwood floor.

4) Make sure you have general purpose string, rubber bands, tape, scissors, and card board.

5) Line your cans into the shape of a large circle. Make sure all exterior cans have the same colors. 

6) FOR EVERY TWO CAN STACKS...

A) Tie string around the top stack. (Use rubber bands for extra reinforcement if needed.) 

B) Lay cardboard on top. (You may have to cut the cardboard to match the shape of your circle stack.) This will help stabilize the taller structures.

C) Decrease the size of the circle stack. 

7) Keep building until you end up with one or two cans on top. CONGRATULATIONS!

Dutton's Christmas parade is December 10th

Dutton's Christmas parade is December 10th

Dutton's Christmas Parade will be December 10th.

Admission is free. Celebrate the holiday season in Dutton with the annual Christmas parade.

For more information, call 256-228-6392.