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Lower Rain Chances, Hotter Temperatures

FOR TONIGHT: The general coverage in the shower and storm activity will decrease and most of us should see some passing clouds after midnight. Expect a rather humid night and as overnight lows settle in the mid to upper 70s. TOMORROW/FRIDAY: The trough over the state will continue to slide east overnight and that will allow for some ridging to…

Alabama One of 13 States Trying to Block School Transgender Bathroom Order

Attorney General Luther Strange has announced that Alabama is one of 13 states filing a preliminary injunction to block the Obama administration’s recent order that schools must allow students access to restrooms and locker rooms of their gender “identity,” rather than their sex, or lose federal funding. Strange issued a statement saying Alabama joined the other states in filing the…

Hot, Humid, Daily Thunder

SHOWERS & STORMS: A fairly active day on the radar as we have been dealing with widespread and numerous showers and storms all day. Thankfully these are providing some heat relief as temperatures are being held in check with mid 80s, but it remains rather humid outside. The rain is definitely helping rainfall deficits too as many locations across Alabama…

Hot and Humid July Weather

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY: A hot and humid day continues as we are seeing a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures are in the mid and upper 90s for much of South/Central Alabama, factor in those dew points in the 70s, heat index values are at of above 100° in many locations. We are seeing scattered showers and storms across the…

Greenville Police Investigate Shooting That Left a Man Injured

Greenville police are searching for a gunman after a man was shot early this morning. Police say a 36-year-old man was found with gunshot wounds on South Street just after 5 a.m. Police tell Alabama News Network that he was taken to a Montgomery hospital for treatment but is expected to recover. Police believe the shooting happened after an argument….

i-Team: Get Out of Jail Free

The City of Montgomery signed an agreement in 2015 to change the way people get out of jail. Instead of posting a cash bond, some defendants just sign their name as a promise to show up, even people with no address. The jury’s still out on whether it’s been a success.  Alabama News Network’s Tim Lennox reports:   Categories: Gallery,…

Day-Long 4th of July Events in Prattville

There will plenty of ways to celebrate Independence Day in Prattville. The day starts with a parade through downtown at 9 a.m., followed by the Lions Club BBQ at Pratt Park at 10. Cardboard boat races will be held at Pratt Pool starting at 11 a.m. A patriotic program will start at 6 p.m. at Stanley Jensen Stadium, which will…

4th of July Celebrations in Andalusia

Independence Day will be celebrated with two big events on July 4 in Andalusia. At 10 a.m., a parade will be held from First Baptist Church on Three Notch Street to Sixth Street, ending at the Veterans Memorial. There will be prizes, throws, candy and patriotic photo opportunities. Call (334) 222-0347 for more information or if you want to be…

ADT Warns of Potential Scam

ADT alarm system company is warning customers of a potential scam targeting people in Montgomery and across the country. One man who asked to not be identified says he was scammed into signing a new contract with another company when he thought he was getting an upgrade from ADT. “I pretty much lost everything,” he said, “I feel terrible, I…