Savannah Sapp

Huntsville

Multimedia Journalist at WAFF-TV (Huntsville, AL)

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Business owners share impact of hemp bill as it awaits Governor’s signature

1 day ago | waff.com | Savannah Sapp

FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WAFF) - A bill that will strictly regulate hemp products in Alabama has passed in both the House and the Senate and is now waiting for Governor Ivey’s signature. The Hemp Bill aims to put strict regulations on hemp products in our state, either by banning them altogether or significantly reducing their dosage. HB445, backed by Representative Andy Whitt, is set to ban inhalable hemp products, lower the dosage on edibles, and restrict how these products are manufactured.
Baristas at Huntsville Starbucks vote to join a union, becoming third in the state to do so

2 days ago | waff.com | Savannah Sapp

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Employees at one local Starbucks voted on Monday that their shop will be unionized moving forward. The business shut down on Monday to vote from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to allow employees to cast their votes. This is the Starbucks on the Parkway and University Drive. WAFF 48 spoke to one barista at that location who said pay and staff shortages are one of the main reasons for the decision. Briar Wolf said the collective voice is a lot louder than two or three people.
School leaders weigh in on FOCUS Act set to ban cellphones in Alabama schools

6 days ago | wtvy.com | Savannah Sapp

GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - State school leaders are weighing in on a proposed law that would ban cellphones in classrooms across the state of Alabama. The FOCUS Act reached final passage in the Senate on Wednesday. Governor Ivey expressed her hopes for the passage of the FOCUS Act during her state address in Huntsville on Monday. This would create uniform policies regarding students having their phones in class.
Bill to restrict and tax hemp reaches Governor Ivey’s desk

1 week ago | waff.com | Savannah Sapp

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WAFF) - Legislation reached Governor Ivey’s desk that will drastically change the hemp-related products consumers see in stores. It will rigorously restrict hemp products, the manufacturers that make them, and the stores that sell them. House Bill 445, backed by state representative Andy Whitt (R-Harvest), is set to drastically change hemp products sold in our state.
School leaders weigh in on FOCUS Act set to ban cellphones in Alabama schools

1 week ago | waff.com | Savannah Sapp

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - State school leaders are weighing in on a proposed law that would ban cellphones in classrooms across the state of Alabama. Governor Ivey expressed her hopes for the passage of the FOCUS Act during her state address in Huntsville. This would create uniform policies regarding students having their phones in class. State Superintendent Eric Mackey told WAFF 48 this would eliminate distractions and cut down on disciplinary actions or other incidents involving cell phones.
Christopher Jones is suspected of killing Adam Battles in Mentone

1 week ago | waff.com | Javon Williams |Savannah Sapp

DEKALB CO., Ala. (WAFF) - After a 21-day investigation, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that the suspect in a fatal shooting that happened in Mentone in April is in custody. On April 10, 39-year-old Marcus Adam Battles was found deceased from a gunshot wound after his car crashed into a house. Investigators say he was shot while pulling into his driveway on County Road 641. Just shy of a month since the shooting, a suspect was in custody.
Investigation continues into Mentone shooting death, suspect remains unidentified

1 week ago | waff.com | Savannah Sapp

DEKALB CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A search for a murderer has stretched into its third week in DeKalb County. Investigators are trying to find the person who shot and killed Mentone native Adam Battles in early April. Adam’s mother, Dedra Battles, spoke with WAFF 48 on Thursday, and she said she cannot fathom how someone could want to hurt her son. Investigators say Battles was shot and killed in his vehicle while pulling into his driveway on County Road 641 in Mentone.
ALDOT leaders seek public input on widening SR-75 in Rainsville

2 weeks ago | waff.com | Savannah Sapp

RAINSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Leaders with the Alabama Department of Transportation are seeking input from Rainsville residents on a project that will mean big changes for one of the most-traveled highways in the area. A meeting was held with residents Tuesday night for those leaders to hear concerns and answer questions. Seth Burkett, Communications Director for ALDOT, said the department is proposing to widen SR-75 from Grimes Street to Marshall Road, turning the area into a five-lane corridor.
Scottsboro doctor’s license suspended over sexual misconduct

2 weeks ago | waff.com | Savannah Sapp

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WAFF) - Dr. Alan J. Wayne, a primary care physician in Scottsboro, faces losing his license over allegations of sexual misconduct and mishandling prescriptions. In a petition filed with the Medical Licensure Commission of Alabama, the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners accuses Dr. Alan Wayne of making sexual advances toward his patients and mishandling prescriptions. They allege that this behavior dates back to 1999.
Scottsboro physician faces losing license over sexual misconduct, former patient speaks out

2 weeks ago | waff.com | Savannah Sapp

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WAFF) - Dr. Alan J. Wayne, a primary care physician in Scottsboro, faces losing his license over allegations of sexual misconduct and mishandling prescriptions. In a petition filed with the Medical Licensure Commission of Alabama, the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners accuses Dr. Alan Wayne of making sexual advances toward his patients and mishandling prescriptions. They allege that this behavior dates back to 1999.