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Alabama Starting to Thaw Out

Parts of Alabama are reopening following a two-day shutdown prompted by snow and ice, but much of the state remains in weather-related limbo. The governor’s office says state offices will resume operations at noon Thursday, and some school systems in north and central Alabama are returning to class with delayed openings. But many roads still have icy spots after another…

Frigid Morning Temps, but a Warmer Afternoon

Dangerously cold temps and icy conditions persist this morning, with teens across the area. But later today, with a sunny sky, we rise to the lower and mid 40s this afternoon, and into the low 50s Friday, almost time to break out the tank tops and flip flops. Even warmer weather continues into the weekend and there is a chance…

Weather Closings and Delays

This is the latest list of closings and delays from Alabama News Network. – Adullam House Christian Schools – Closed Thursday – AIDT Offices – Open 11 a.m. Thursday – Alabama State Offices – Reopen at noon Thursday – Alabama State University – Open Friday – Alexander City Schools – Closed Thursday – American Apparel (Selma) – Opens 8 a.m….

Juvenile Dies from Gunshot in Mulberry Community in Crenshaw County

On Monday, January 15, at approximately 2:56 PM, the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a person being shot in the Mulberry Community. Upon arrival, deputies located one male juvenile suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim later died at the scene from his injuries. Crenshaw County Sheriff Mickey Powell requested the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation conduct…

Roads Icy at Daybreak Wednesday in Montgomery

Alabama Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler was out in our Thunder Truck before daybreak to check on road conditions in Montgomery. He found many icy spots. One of the biggest problems is not being able to see the lines in the road. His advice is to stay in until conditions improve, which could be awhile because temperatures are not expected to…

Noon Update: Snow Ending, Dangerously Cold Temps Remain

The last bit of the snow continues to slide off to the southeast and in its wake, a winter wonderland will greet you heading out the door this morning as much of South/Central Alabama has one to perhaps three inches of snow. Temperatures are in the teens and 20s this morning. We will see a mainly sunny sky today, but…

BREAKING: Taco Bell on Fire in Montgomery

Alabama News Network is on the scene of a major fire at the Taco Bell restaurant on Zelda Road in Montgomery. The fire apparently began sometime around 4 a.m. We could see the flames from our Alabama News Network TowerCam from our studios on Harrison Road, just across Interstate 85 from the Taco Bell. The restaurant is near the interstate,…

Road Conditions Worsening Throughout Area

I-85 at Taylor Road in Montgomery in the pre-dawn hours Wednesday With several hours of snowfall and steadily dropping temperatures, many roads in Central and West Alabama have gone from wet to snow-covered in the overnight hours. That has prompted several warnings about road conditions. Already, emergency officials in Montgomery, Elmore, Macon, Butler and Perry counties have declared that their…

Valiant Cross Academy Planning Classes on Campus of Troy University Montgomery

Big things are ahead for Montgomery’s all-male Valiant Cross Academy. The school has teamed up with Troy University to bring 8th and 9th grade Valiant Cross students to the university’s Montgomery campus for classes this fall. A new agreement will make way for grants to help enhance educational opportunities for both the university and Valiant Cross. It would also allow…

Snow Falls in Downtown Montgomery

Meteorologist Ben Lang was on the road in the Alabama News Network Thunder Truck to await the start of the snowfall Tuesday. Finally, Tuesday night, snow began falling. It was light at first, but with the temperatures quickly dropping, the snow began sticking to the grass downtown and in the street gutters. Snow is expected to continue falling overnight before…