Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for James Hardie Expansion in Prattville
Gov. Kay Ivey, Prattville Mayor Bill Gillespie and other state and local leaders have broken ground for the James Hardie expansion in Prattville’s Industrial Park.
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Rain Chances Falling with Heat Levels Rising
Another day of watching the radar as scattered showers and storms are in the forecast, with more numerous and widespread coverage across South Alabama and the Gulf Coast where the sea breeze front remains very active this week.
Montgomery Police Involved in Pursuit that Leads to Crash
Montgomery police were involved in a chase that led to a wreck involving the suspect’s vehicle.
Senators Tuberville, Manchin Working on Bill to Tackle NIL in College Football
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) have reached out to college sports leaders for ideas on how to regulate the way college athletes are compensated for their names, images and likenesses.
Montgomery City Leaders Break Ground on New Fire Station
Montgomery city leaders have broken ground on a new fire station in a place they say could use more capital investment.
Sheriff: Elmore County Deputy Shoots Suspect
An Elmore County Sheriff’s deputy shot a suspect who had a gun, according to Sheriff Bill Franklin.
UPDATE: Gruesome New Details Uncovered in Tallapoosa County Murders
Alabama News Network has uncovered new details in the murders of two people in Tallapoosa County.
Longtime Alabama Sports Announcer Eli Gold to Miss Start of Football Season Due to Health Issues
Longtime Alabama radio announcer Eli Gold will miss the start of the football season due to health issues.
Selma Welcomes New Kiwanis Club after 10 Year Absence
Kiwanis International has brought a local club back to Selma in an effort to help improve the city.
Rain and Storms Remain in the Forecast
A weak trough remains in place across Alabama, and continues to allow for higher rain chances today and tomorrow for much of Central Alabama. Add in an active sea breeze front this week working inland from the Gulf, and much of Alabama is enjoying above average rain chances for early August. We all know how torrid early August can be for Alabama, so the partly sunny sky and higher rain chances are a welcome sight.
