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Great Weather to End the Week

Dry and pleasant weather highlights the forecast for today as we will be seeing tons of sunshine and low humidity, certainly a treat for June in Alabama. Temps this afternoon will be in the mid to upper 80s and tonight will be clear and very nice with lows in the lower 60s early tomorrow morning. THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Saturday will…

Lessons Learned from Lee County Tornado

Emergency officials from across the state have been in Prattville for three days for the 2019 Alabama Disaster Preparedness Conference. Today, one of the topics discussed was what can be learned from the EF-4 tornado that hit Lee County in March. Meteorologists determined that the tornado brought 170 mph winds and left a track almost a mile wide. The storm…

Re-paving To Begin on Zelda Road in Montgomery

To see upcoming re-paving projects in Montgomery Click Here. Starting Monday June, 17 a repaving project will begin on Zelda Rd. in Montgomery. Crews are already on site cleaning and preparing the busy Montgomery road to the project. Zelda Road will be repaved one lane at a time, and from end to end, likely causing slow downs or backed up traffic….

Lower Humidity Levels

TODAY/TOMORROW: These two days will feature dry and pleasant weather; expect lots of sunshine both days with lower humidity, certainly a treat for June in Alabama. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s, while nights will be refreshing as many communities will dip into the 50s early Friday morning. WEEKEND WEATHER: Saturday will be mostly sunny and warmer…

Troy names Jones new Athletic Director

TROY, Alabama – Brent Jones was introduced as Troy University’s new Director of Athletics following a two-year stint as Troy’s Deputy Director of Athletics for External Operations, Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., announced at a press conference Wednesday afternoon. “Since the inception of Trojan athletics in 1909, nine athletic directors have served the university, and I have been privileged to…

2019 Alabama Disaster Preparedness Conference

Alabama has had its share of severe weather, and Emergency Management Agency officials are responsible for helping keep the public safe before, during, and after  a disaster. That’s why EMA officials from around the state are all in one place this week. The Alabama Disaster Preparedness Conference is a three day event that gives EMA officials the tools they need…

Spencer Collier Retiring as Selma Police Chief

Alabama News Network has confirmed that Selma Police Chief Spencer Collier will soon be retiring. Selma Mayor Darrio Melton has told us Collier’s retirement is effective July 30. Collier is currently out on medical leave. Collier was hired as police chief in 2017 after working as the first-ever Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, a cabinet-level position in the…

Gov. Kay Ivey Awards Grant to Child Victims in Covington County

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $160,298 grant to the Covington County Child Advocacy Center to ensure that child victims of physical or sexual abuse have access to free, professional care to help them overcome their situation. The Covington County Child Advocacy Center will use the grant to continue helping children recover from abuse and working with law enforcement agencies…

Barricaded Suspect In Custody

A man  surrendered to police after barricading himself inside a home in the 600 block of East Patton Avenue. Police responded to a domestic dispute call at about 4:00 this morning. Around 5:40 this morning,  the man surrendered to police. No word on what charges the man is facing. Stay with Alabama News Network for the latest on this developing…