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Unseasonably Warm Days Ahead

Monday was a beautiful day, and the weather only gets better for today. The sky will remain full of sunshine, and temperatures will be about ten degrees warmer, so upper 60s and lower 70s are expected. I will certainly take that on the final day of January. HELLO FEBRUARY: The new month begins just the way January ends, mainly sunny…

Former ALEA Secretary Spencer Collier Named Selma Police Chief

Selma ​Mayor Darrio Melton has announced that former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Secretary Spencer Collier has been hired as the city’s new police chief. “We’re excited to welcome Chief Collier to Selma,” Melton said in a statement. “I’m confident his wide range of expertise in law enforcement will benefit our city and help move us forward,” Melton said. Collier served…

Calm Week, Warmer Temperatures

THE LAST FEW DAYS OF JANUARY: Hard to believe we are already winding down the first month of 2017 this week. Monday will start off cold with near freezing temperatures again, but under a mainly cloudy sky, we should see highs in the lower 60s. Tuesday, will feature more sunshine than clouds, and highs are expected to be in the…

Calm and Colder Weather Patter

FINE-LOOKING FRIDAY: After the cold start, with frosty conditions possible, the final day of the work week will feature tons of sun, with just a few passing clouds expected. Highs today will be in the lower and mid 50s across South/Central Alabama. THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: Plenty of sun again for our Saturday, and both Saturday and Sunday mornings are going…

Back to Seasonal Norms

TODAY/TOMORROW: The front is exiting the state this morning and today will feature a partly sunny sky, breezy and cooler conditions; highs will be near 60°. Tonight should see temperatures settle back down into the lower 30s. Then for the final work day of the week, we are expecting mainly sunny conditions, with highs will be in the mid 50s….

Warm Wednesday, but Turning Colder Tomorrow

A weak frontal boundary approaches tonight and will push through Alabama overnight. For much the day, clouds are going to be on the increase, and temperatures are going to climb into the lower and mid 70s as our winds shift out of the south. As the the front pushes through, a few showers are expected. No threat of severe weather,…

“A Living Hope” Opens Headquarters in Millbrook

Support continues to come in for Rhonda Adair and her family as the “A “Living Hope” headquarters opens its doors. Rhonda’s sister, Robyn, says it’s a result of the whole community coming together. “The carpet place donated the carpet, the pallet store with the furniture and people have donated the fabric for the curtains and the seamstress sewed everything…. And…

Freezing Temps Return Later this Week

Our Tuesday will be very nice as we are forecasting a mainly sunny and pleasant day. We start the day in the lower 40s for most, then rising to a high in the mid 60s. MIDWEEK FRONT: A weak frontal boundary approaches the state Wednesday and we are going to see clouds return, with a few showers late in the…

Golden Apple: Valari Lagrone

Our Golden Apple Award winner this week comes from the Montgomery Public School System. Valari Lagrone, at Baldwin Arts and Academics Magnet School, has been teaching the art of dance for over 20 years to younger generations. As professional dancer for years herself, she knows how important dance and the arts are, in helping someone grow into a well-rounded individual…

Cooler and Calmer Weather

A few scattered showers may linger into the late morning hours for the northeastern locations of Central Alabama.The sky will be mostly cloudy, but some clearing will start to work in from the southwest. All of Central Alabama will is under a Wind Advisory until 6:00 PM tonight, as winds are expected to be out of the northwest at 15-25…