Severe weather is expected to hit the entire state of Alabama, Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Below are some steps you can take to be prepared before the storms hit. Be Weather-Ready: Check the forecast regularly to see if you’re at risk for severe weather. Listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay informed about severe thunderstorm watches and warnings….
On Tuesday, March 16, Governor Kay Ivey issued a State of Emergency for all 67 counties in Alabama. Governor Ivey issued the State of Emergency ahead of potential Severe Weather across the state. The state of emergency goes into effect this Tuesday evening, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. The governor has also issued the following statement in response to her…
A legislative committee has advanced a bill that would outlaw using hormonal treatments and puberty blockers to treat transgender minors. The House Health Committee on Tuesday approved the bill that would make it a felony to use puberty-blocking drugs, hormonal therapy and surgery to treat transgender minors. Republican Sen. Shay Shelnutt, the sponsor of the bill, argued minors are not…
Alabama News Network is tracking closings and cancellations due to the potential for severe weather Thursday. We will be updating this list as we get additional closings and cancellations. SCHOOLS: Autauga County Schools – Delayed opening for 2 hours Thursday Dallas County Schools- Closed Thursday Elmore County Schools – Delayed opening until 10:00AM Thursday Huntingdon College – No evening classes…
Elmore County Schools are open for Wednesday, March 17. The announcement comes from Superintendent Richard Dennis. Dennis says he consulted with Elmore County EMA to make the decision due to Severe Weather expected in the area. Dennis says if the severe weather front advances faster than expected, school make be released early at 2:00 PM. If school is released early,…
A Montgomery company is hiring over 400 employees. Customer experience solutions provider Alorica is the company doing the hiring. The company has announced that they will be hiring for work-from-home positions to qualified candidates (e.g. high-speed internet requirements). Applicants will train onsite and then work remotely for these roles. Based on position, Alorica team members can take advantage of competitive…
Montgomery police have initiated disciplinary proceedings against a fellow officer. Montgomery police officer, Horton Owens, 35, faces Child Abuse charges. The Montgomery Police Department launched an investigation on Monday, March 15 after receiving notice from the Municipal Court Magistrates Office. MPD immediately relieved Owens of his duties. MPD also placed him on administrative leave. Owens joined MPD in 2018 as…
Troy University has announced a return to normal operations beginning with the Fall commencement via a letter to students, faculty and staff. The campus will continue to operate using TROY Strong procedures until the end of the spring semester. The text of the letter is below: TROY Community: The decline in COVID-19 cases nationally and in Alabama is an encouraging…
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Police say two men found dead in the parking lot of a paper plant in Tuscaloosa died in an apparent murder-suicide during a shift change. Officers called to Dixie Pulp and Paper late Monday found two bodies outside the facility. A police spokesman says 27-year-old Demorius Mondreal Polke shot 33-year-old Sean Michael Barret multiple times before…
CBS and the Recording Academy® present the new two-hour special: A GRAMMY® SALUTE TO THE SOUNDS OF CHANGE, premiering Wednesday, March 17 9/8c on your CBS8!
