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Investigation of Ransomware Attack on Montgomery County Government Computers

Montgomery County authorities are investigating a ransomware attack on government computers. The attack has impacted several services that the county provides, especially at the probate office. As of late this morning, a county spokesperson says the probate office can’t process vehicle tags, registrations, business licenses or marriage licenses, although the driver license system is operating. The spokesperson says no information…

Motorcyclist Dies of Injuries from Crash in Montgomery

Montgomery police say a motorcyclist who was hurt in a crash on Atlanta Highway has died of his injuries. Police say 28-year-old Shaun Thomas of Montgomery died Monday night at a hospital. Police say Thomas was injured Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle and a pickup truck collided. Both were traveling west in the 4300 block of Atlanta Highway, according to police….

District Judge Michelle Thomason Announces Run for Court of Civil Appeals

Baldwin County District Judge Michelle Thomason has announced her candidacy for the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals. Thomason, a Republican, will seek the seat that is held by Judge Craig Pittman. Pittman, who will be retiring at the end of his term, has endorsed Thomason as his replacement. Thomason is the presiding District Judge in Baldwin County, serving her 12th…

Noon Update: Warm, a Few Scattered Storms

FOR FRIDAY: Very warm and mostly dry for the final work day of week. We will see another day with more sunshine than clouds, and though rain is not expected, we cannot completely rule out the chance for a passing shower or two somewhere across the state. SATURDAY/SUNDAY: Overall a very nice weekend of weather for the final official weekend…

More Sun than Clouds, Warmer Weather

TOMORROW/FRIDAY: An upper ridge will begin to build into the Southeast today, and it will finally nudge Irma’s leftovers off to the northeast. The sun will return, and so will warmer temperatures as we are expecting lower 80s today, then mid to upper 80s Friday. Though we should all remain dry, we will mention the possibility of a lingering isolated…

Better Weather Days Ahead

TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY: More clouds than sun today with a few isolated showers remaining the forecast, especially for the northern portions for the state. It will be warmer with highs in the lower 80s. For Thursday and Friday, we will mention the chance of an isolated shower or two, but most of us should see more sun than clouds, plus…

Irma Exits, Improving Weather Ahead

Rain will end early today, and our winds will be dying down as well, but still remaining breezy in the 10-20 mph range. As the remnants of Irma pull to the north, drier air will wrap in behind the system and we should see some sunshine, but it will remain cool with highs in the lower 70s. ANOTHER X-CLASS SOLAR…

President Trump Approves Disaster Declaration for Alabama

The office of Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that President has approved her request for a presidential disaster declaration for Alabama. The President declared that an emergency exists in the state and ordered federal assistance to supplement existing response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Irma beginning on September 8 and continuing. Ivey had requested a disaster declaration…

Irma’s Impacts Being Felt Today

HURRICANE IRMA: At 500 AM EDT, the center of Hurricane Irma was located near latitude 28.9 North, longitude 82.6 West. Irma is moving toward the north-northwest near 18 mph and this motion is expected to continue through Tuesday. On the forecast track, the center of Irma will move near the northwestern coast of the Florida Peninsula this morning, cross the…