WATCHING THE GULF: We are just waiting on the system to develop into a tropical depression and likely Tropical Storm Barry later today. Latest update from NHC: At 400 AM CDT, the disturbance was centered near latitude 27.5 North, longitude 88.2 West. The system is moving toward the west near 5 mph, but a west-northwest motion is expected on Friday…
An Alabama corrections officer has been arrested on charges of accepting money to help smuggle forbidden items into a state prison. The Alabama Department of Corrections said Wednesday that Willie Gene McLemore, Jr. was arrested last month on charges of using his official position for financial gain. The prison system said investigators discovered evidence that McLemore had received electronic transfers…
Members of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce along with elected officials had a ribbon cutting Wednesday for Gerhardi Inc. The company manufactures parts for German automobiles. The facility is currently operating with 80 employees, but they have just secured a contract that will add at least 100 additional jobs. At full production the facility is expected to employ about…
Eric Baxter Montgomery Fire/Rescue Fire Investigators have charged two Montgomery men, Berrien McLemore, 21, and Eric Baxter, 34, in connection to a structure fire. On July 9, at approximately 1:15 p.m., fire units responded to the 4100 block of Lone Oak Drive on a call of a possible structure fire. Upon arrival, units reported heavy smoke and flames visible. Personnel…
According to Elmore County Superintendent Richard Dennis, the Redland Elementary teacher who was accused of slapping a student in March was terminated at Monday night’s school board meeting. She has not formally been charged or arrested regarding the accusation. The allegations will go before a grand jury this week to see if she will be formally charged with the crime….
Hot and humid weather highlights the forecast again today. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with scattered, random showers and storms possible at anytime, but the greatest coverage will come during the afternoon and evening hours. Storms will produce tremendous amounts of lightning and intense rainfall. Highs this afternoon will reach the mid to upper and 90s and heat…
Would you like to see a new outdoor sports facility in the Millbrook area? The Grandview YMCA along with various county and town agencies have partnered to conduct a feasibility study for a new outdoor sports complex in Millbrook. They are asking for public input on the project that would be located near the Grandview YMCA. Potential facilities include baseball,…
The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) has announced its new salary and bonus structure, resulting from the passage of HB468, which Gov. Ivey signed into law on May 29. The law will provide ADOC correctional officers a two-step, 5% pay raise and expand the incentive program to include bonuses for additional training and career milestones. The compensation changes are critical…
Hot and humid weather highlight the forecast today and tomorrow. Expect a mix of sun and clouds with scattered, random showers and storms possible at anytime, but the greatest coverage will come during the afternoon and evening hours. Storms will produce tremendous amounts of lightning and intense rainfall. Highs this afternoon will reach the mid to upper and 90s and…
For the most part, the day to day weather forecast will not change much this week; expect partly to mostly sunny, hot days; warm and muggy nights, and each day will feature scattered, mainly afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms. Highs will range from the low to upper 90s and heat indices will be around 105°, which is right around…
