A secondary low is moving along the Gulf Coast today and will continue to keep our weather wet through the day with areas of light rain, but the rain should begin to end from west to east across the state by late this afternoon. Highs today will be in the mid 50s. CHRISTMAS EVE/CHRISTMAS DAY: No weather issues for Santa…
A road in Crenshaw County has become washed-out due to the excessive rain. According to Crenshaw County EMA Director Elliot Jones, a section of Taylor Crossing Road has been washed out in the north end of the county. The section is approximately 100 feet north of Horne Road intersection. Jones says highway department crews will likely start repairs as soon…
CULLMAN, Ala. (AP) – Money raised by an 11-year-old girl to help a north Alabama animal shelter is being used to fund animal adoptions as an early Christmas treat. The Cullman Times reports that sixth-grader Denna Chivers has been helping the Cullman County Animal Shelter for three years by holding yard sales and giving the proceeds to the operation. Her…
A Prattville Police officer is recovering after being hit by a vehicle while directing traffic Saturday night. According to the Prattville Police Department, the officer was directing traffic at an accident on 31 north at the Prattville city limits when struck by a vehicle. The driver did not leave the scene of the accident and state troopers are handling the…
FILE – In this Oct. 16, 2009, file photo, former NASCAR driver and owner Junior Johnson smiles as he speaks to media about being named to the NASCAR Hall of Fame during a news conference at Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C. Johnson, who won 50 NASCAR Cup Series races as a driver and 132 as an owner and was…
Two people have been killed and two others injured after a shooting took place late Friday night in Tuskegee. According to a press release from the Tuskegee Police Department, officers responded to the 2900 block of Davison Street in Tuskegee at approximately 11:50 p.m. on Friday in reference to a subject shot. Police identified one of the fatally injured victims…
The Christmas Lights Festival at the Montgomery Zoo has been canceled due to inclement weather. Zoo officials say the closure is for the safety of guests, volunteers, and staff. The Christmas Lights Festival is scheduled to continue through Dec. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $10. Montgomery Zoo members and children under two get in free. For…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – The flu season is continuing to hit southern states hard as influenza begins to spread across the country. The flu season got off to an early start in the Deep South. The most recent weekly flu report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds high levels of flu-like illness in 19 states, including most…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – State troopers will have have an elevated presence on state roadways during the holiday travel period. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says all available state troopers will be assigned to patrol Alabama roadways. The extended holiday travel period will be from 12:01 a.m. Dec. 20 to midnight Jan. 1. For the safety of motorists and work…
Despite losing everything in the deadly March tornadoes, Alabama homeowner, Earnestine Reese, thanked God. Her story made national headlines when the only room left standing was her prayer closet. Nine months later, Reese is again thanking God. This time for her new home rebuilt by Samaritan’s Purse. On Friday, the N.C.-based organization handed over the keys, welcoming her home for…
