Morning Pledge: Pike Road Elementary-Ms. Moore’s Class
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by Trinity Presbyterian School, is presented by Ms. Moore’s 2nd grade class at Pike Road Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
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Hurricane Michael Records Devastating Storm Surge
Experts at the National Hurricane Center say Hurricane Michael’s devastating storm surge reached as high as 14 feet (4.27 meters) in some areas of Florida’s Gulf coast. The center’s storm surge unit said Thursday that peak storm surge ranged from 9 feet (2.7 meters) to 14 feet (4.27 meters) from Mexico Beach east through Apalachee Bay. Officials said the highest…
Millbrook Officer Resigns Following Allegations of Inappropriate Relationship
Millbrook Police Chief P.K. Johnson says an officer has resigned after the officer was accused of being in an appropriate relationship with a high school student. Chief Johnson says while working an off duty security job at Stanhope Elmore High School, the unidentified officer had been observed talking to an 18-year-old female student on several occasions. Johnson says the officer…
ALDOT Ready to Respond to Hurricane Impacts
As Hurricane Michael makes its way through Southeast Alabama, the Alabama Department of Transportation has multiple crews on standby ready to spring into action once the storm clears. ALDOT is closely monitoring this historic storm, and has crews at its area and district offices in Troy, Dothan, Ozark, Enterprise Andalusia, and Eufaula prepared to respond as soon as it is…
Verizon Offers Free Services to Alabama and Florida Customers Impacted by Hurricane Michael
Verizon Wireless is doing what they can to help those affected by Hurricane Michael. Verizon is offering free calling, texting, and data to Alabama and Florida customers impacted by the Category 4 storm. From October 10 through October 14, Verizon is providing the free services to its postpaid and prepaid customers who reside in the areas of the Florida Panhandle including…
Morning Pledge: Pike Road Elementary-Ms. Steindorff’s Class
Today’s Morning Pledge, brought to you by Trinity Presbyterian School, is presented by Ms. Steindorff’s 2nd grade class at Pike Road Elementary School. Categories: The Morning Pledge
Michael, A Dangerous Category 4 Hurricane
HURRICANE MICHAEL: As of 4AM, At 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Michael was located near latitude 28.3 North, longitude 86.5 West. Michael is moving toward the north near 13 mph (20 km/h). A turn toward the north-northeast is expected this morning, with a turn toward the northeast expected this afternoon or tonight. A motion toward the…
Murder Conviction Upheld For Man Jailed Years Without Trial
An appellate court has upheld the murder conviction of a man who spent a decade in jail before going to trial. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said Tuesday that the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld Kharon Davis’ murder conviction. A jury last year found Davis guilty of murder in the 2007 shooting death of Pete Reaves. Davis was…
Hurricane Michael Forces Some Alabama Schools to Close
Hurricane Michael has prompted some schools in our area to cancel classes for Wednesday in advance of the storm. Michael is expected to have the greatest impact in southeast Alabama on Wednesday before heading northeast into Georgia. These are the schools that will be closed Wednesday: Andalusia City Schools Covington County Schools Crenshaw County Schools Lurleen B. Wallace Community College…
ALDOT Working to Keep Traffic Moving on Hurricane Evacuation Routes
Hurricane evacuation routes are expected to continue experiencing heavy traffic volumes and congestion as motorists flee the approach of Hurricane Michael. Alabama evacuation routes are carrying heavy northbound and westbound traffic from the Florida Panhandle. All evacuation routes are expected to remain congested until after landfall. Even then, these same routes will see heavy volumes of relief convoys and residents…
