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Controversial Year in Politics for Alabama

            As 2016 winds down, we are taking a look at the top political stories… It’s been a tumultuous year in Alabama politics as several top officials found themselves in hot water. Controversy a nd scandals surrounded the highest officials in all three branches of government. House Speaker Mike Hubbard was indicted on ethics charges….

Morning Storms, Then Falling Temps

FOR THURSDAY: The rain and storms will be ending early today, with a much colder and more seasonal air mass moving into the state. We should see a clearing sky tomorrow from northwest to southeast, and temperatures will be falling through the 50s. FRIDAY: Friday morning will start off in the lower 30s and despite full sunshine, highs Friday will…

Death Threat Scam Alert

A warning from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office– there is a scam going around that they say could give your phone or computer a virus. The text message states, “I’ve been paid to kill you, but wish to spare you. Inform the police or anyone else, you die.” And it then states to be spared, contact someone at the email…

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…