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Noon Update: Sunny Monday, Late Week Front

THE WEEK AHEAD: As we roll through the final few days of November and head towards December, for the most part, the weather pattern of Alabama looks to remain relatively calm and quiet. Today through Wednesday we will see a gradual warming trend with highs in the upper 60s today with lowers 70s Tuesday and Wednesday. A cold front will…

Watch: Auburn Fans Roll Toomer’s Corner after Rolling Over Alabama

Auburn football fans wasted no time in celebrating the Tigers’ 26-14 win over Alabama in the 2017 Iron Bowl, celebrating by rolling Toomer’s Corner in toilet paper. Click here to see the Live city of Auburn webcam of Toomer’s Cormer. Click here to see a different city of Auburn webcam of Toomer’s Corner. Auburn handed Alabama its first loss of…

Terrific Weather Through Thanksgiving Weekend

A dry air mass will remain over Alabama through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. A new surge of cooler air dips into the state late today, keeping highs into the mid 60s, and pushing the low down into the 30s by daybreak Thursday morning. The overall weather pattern will not change through the weekend. We are forecasting mainly sunny pleasant days,…

Isolated Shower Today, Nice Through the Weekend

For the rest of the week, expect a nice, calm weather pattern for Alabama, and really much of the nation. Some rain and storms out West, but no severe weather areas or no major winter weather issues for much of the lower 48 through the weekend. For us in Alabama, expect a few more clouds today and the chance for…

Golden Apple: Victor Crowell

Our Golden Apple Award Winner this week comes from the Montgomery Public School System. With 18 years of teaching experience, Physical Education teacher Victor Crowell, at Dalraida Elementary School, is described as having a lasting importance on his students health, confidence and motivation.  “It is hard to motivate them, but like I say, you just have to find their interest….

Extra: The Dye Effect

Exclusive Interview With Pat Dye and Charlie Trotman

Sports Reporter Darrell Puckett, sat down for an Exclusive one-on-one interview with Auburn coaching legend, Pat Dye, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 1992 Iron Bowl and his last game coaching. Categories: Auburn, News, News Extras, News Video, Sports, Sports Tags: Auburn Football, coach pat dye, pat dye

Elmore County Sheriff: Escaped Inmate Seen in Titus Community

Elmore Co. Sheriff Bill Franklin has confirmed to Alabama News Network that the inmate accused of escaping from the Coosa County Jail has been seen in the Titus community of Elmore County. Franklin says 27-year-old Shane Anthony Vernon stole a dirt bike and was seen in the area. He says Vernon may have slept in someone’s shed on Grass Farm…

Fourth Annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive Is Underway

Alabama News Network has launched its fourth annual Magical Christmas Toy Drive to benefit The Salvation Army in Montgomery. From now through Dec. 15, you can help us make a child’s Christmas brighter here in our area. Last year’s event collected thousands of toys that The Salvation Army distributed to children who might otherwise not had any presents on Christmas…

Georgia Dome Implosion Leaves Behind Dust and Memories

One of the nation’s largest domed stadiums has been reduced to rubble in downtown Atlanta. The Georgia Dome was imploded with nearly 5,000 pounds of explosives this morning. Alabama and Auburn football fans will remember many historic games inside the dome.  The dome was the former home of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and also the site of two Super Bowls,…

Noon Update: Calm Week of Weather

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY: After the chilly start this morning, the afternoon will be clear and sunny with afternoon highs in the lower 60s. For Tuesday and Wednesday, expect mainly sunny and cool days and cold nights. Highs will range from the lower to mid 60s these days, while lows range from the upper 30s to the north, and lower 40s to the…