The National Weather Service has changed its forecast for flooding along the Alabama River from “minor” to “moderate.” This forecast affects areas along the river in Autauga, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes and Montgomery counties. A flood warning remains in effect for the Alabama River in Montgomery. As of 7AM this morning, the river was at 36.7 feet. Flood stage is…
Elizabeth Warren has ended her Democratic presidential bid after a disappointing finish in Super Tuesday states. That’s according to a person familiar with her plans. The Massachusetts senator’s campaign had the markers of success: robust poll numbers, impressive fundraising, a national organization. But she was squeezed out by Bernie Sanders, who had an immovable base of voters she needed to…
A flash flood watch remains in effect for the all of South and Central through midday as additional rain amounts of 1-3 inches are possible the next 12 hours. RAIN FINALLY ENDS LATER TODAY: We are starting our Thursday off with widespread rain and storms, but through the afternoon, the rain will end from west to east as drier air…
This week’s veteran is a retired 30 year helicopter gunner in the Air Force. He’s helping to give back to veterans suffering with PTSD in a unique way via Operation Combat Bikesaver Robert Dinsmore knows the price of freedom.
Alabama Girls’ All-Stars Madison Adamson            Hoover                                 G/G   6’1 Sarah Ashlee Barker         Spain Park                           G        5’11 Emily Bowman                   Huntsville                            C         6’5 Keiara Griffin                      Ramsay                                F         6’0 Elizabeth Hill                       Cold Springs                        G/F    5’11 Niaira Jones                        Charles Henderson            PG      5’7 Quintasia Leatherwood   Central-Tuscaloosa           PG      5’2 Destinee McGhee              Madison Academy            C         6’2 Samira Moore                    Charles Henderson           C         6’2 Farrah…
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) today announced the results of its recent joint law enforcement Operation Restore Order raid at Easterling Correctional Facility (Easterling) in Clio, Alabama, on Tuesday, February 25, as well as additional arrests made in line with the Department’s zero-tolerance policy on promoting illegal contraband. With the support of more than 200 officials from cooperating county…
President Donald Trump lashed out at former Attorney General Jeff Sessions as the Alabama Republican advanced to a primary runoff in his quest to win back his old U.S. Senate seat. Sessions held the seat for two decades, but was forced into a runoff with a political newcomer after being wounded by Trump’s prior criticisms of his recusal in the…
Voters across the state went to the polls yesterday to cast their ballots in the Super Tuesday Alabama Republican Primary. Provisional votes withstanding, below is a breakdown of apparent Republican nominees – as well as candidates who are confirmed to be heading to the March 31st Republican Run-Off Election: President of the United States Donald J. Trump United States Senate…
Dannelly Elementary School is celebrating “Read Across America” week with Dr. Seuss book readings to the children in their classrooms. Our very own Ellis Eskew read “Green Eggs, and Ham” Wednesday morning to Ms. Lee’s third grade class. Dannelly Elementary leaders are asking the community to come out and read to the students, not only during “Read Across America Week,”…
The son of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as family members of a condemned Alabama inmate, are asking the governor to to stop the execution of the man who’s convicted in the 2004 killing of three police officers but wasn’t the trigger man. Nathaniel Woods is scheduled to be executed by injection on March 5 at…
