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Several Rounds of Rain in the Forecast

Most of today will be dry across South/Central Alabama, and we will continue to deal with more clouds than sun. Highs will once again be well above average with mid 70s expected; the average high this time of year is in the upper 50s for most of us. ANOTHER FRONT: Tonight and the first half of Thursday, widespread rain is…

Authorities Searching for Escaped Inmate

Butler County authorities are on the look out for an escaped inmate. Greenville Police Chief Justin Lovvorn says that 35-year-old Cedric Poole escaped from the Butler County Jail Tuesday afternoon. Police say he is 6’2″ tall and weighs 165 pounds. If you see him, or have any information, call (334) 382-9911. Categories: News, South Alabama Tags: butler county, escaped inmate, Greenville Police

Warm and Active Weather Pattern

UNSEASONABLY WARM: An upper-level ridge continues to allow a very warm air mass to remain in place, not just across Alabama, but the entire Southeast as temperatures both during the day and at night are running 15-25 degrees above average for this time of year. These well above average temps will stay over the region through at least Thursday when…

Christmas Tree Recycling Locations

Now that Christmas is over, attention turns to what to do with your live tree. Several cities in our area are offering to take your tree for recycling, so that it doesn’t waste space in a landfill. This list will be updated: MONTGOMERY – The Montgomery Clean City Commission, the City of Montgomery and the Alabama Department of Conservation will…

Unseasonably Warm Weather Continues

FINAL WEEK OF 2016: The first half of the week will feature a mix of clouds and sun, continued unseasonably warm weather with 70s Monday through Wednesday. We are are going to see wet weather at times with scattered showers on Tuesday and Wednesday with the best rain chances Thursday rain as a front approaches the region. Severe weather is…

Spring-Like Warmth Through Christmas

CHRISTMAS EVE: Today will feature more clouds than sun, and it will be a few degrees warmer than Friday with mid 70s expected for most spots through South/Central Alabama. Despite the clouds, the day should be mainly dry as the best rain chances will be over far North Alabama, and most of us will be staying dry. CHRISTMAS DAY: By…

Spring-Like Warmth for Christmas

TODAY/FRIDAY: A few clouds in the Alabama sky today but we should see more sun overall and then sunshine in full supply on Friday. Both these days will be dry, and highs will be in the mid 60s throughout South/Central Alabama. ACROSS THE USA: A low pressure system is expected to gather energy over the West Coast and bring significant…

Two People Arrested on Child Abuse Charges in South Alabama

UPDATE: Butler County Sheriff Kenny Harden tells Alabama News Network that both Jonathan and Michelle Smith are now facing additional charges.  They have each been charged with two counts of attempted murder and two counts of domestic violence- assault first degree.   Two people have been arrested on child abuse charges in Butler County. Butler County authorities say Jonathan Smith…

Warmer Days Ahead

WARMER WEDNESDAY: The morning chill will be the only part of tomorrow that will feel like winter. As we head through the day tomorrow, we are going to see a brighter sky and temperatures will climb towards the lower and mid 60s. No threat of rain, but clouds will increase late tomorrow night ahead of a weak frontal boundary that…

Dozens of Dogs Adopted from Montgomery Humane Society

The Montgomery Humane Society is used to having full kennels of adult dogs. But after 55 pet adoptions over the weekend, their kennels were mostly empty. Scott Tears of the Humane Society says it was a good feeling to walk into one of the kennels to find that all but one of the dogs had been adopted. “It was just…