The official website for the country music duo “Montgomery Gentry” says Troy Gentry, half of the duo, has died in a New Jersey helicopter crash. The Federal Aviation Administration says the helicopter crashed into a wooded area Friday afternoon near the Flying W Airport in Medford. The airport also houses a resort and was scheduled to host a concert by…
Troy University has canceled classes at all Alabama campuses on Monday and Tuesday because of the approach of Hurricane Irma. Below is a statement from Troy University Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins: To the TROY Community: Recent forecasts indicate that severe conditions related to Hurricane Irma will begin to impact Alabama starting Sunday evening. The safety of the University community is our highest…
Alabama State Troopers say a Selma man driving an antique car was killed when his car crashed in Autauga County. Investigators say John Percy Daves, 74, was killed when the 1931 Ford Model A he was driving left the road and overturned. Daves was thrown out and died a short time later at a local hospital. The crash happened at 4:30…
OH SO NICE!: Amazing weather today all across Alabama as it sure looks and feels like fall out there. After the chilly start in the 50s, we will all warm into 80s this afternoon. Very few if any clouds and a light north breeze makes this “chamber of commerce weather.” If you like this weather, which most of us do,…
Troy University and city officials have announced new parking and traffic plans for Troy’s 2017 football season. The Troy Police Department has announced the following traffic plans: One hour prior to game time, George Wallace Drive will be closed between John M. Long Avenue and the entrance to Charles Henderson High School. This section of George Wallace Drive will…
Alabama State University is opening the doors to its Acadome to help house Hurricane Irma evacuees. ASU says it’s working with the American Red Cross and the Alabama Emergency Management Agency to offer shelter to the storm’s evacuees. The Red Cross says it will have the University’s shelter in place by 6 p.m. tonight, according to ASU officials. In a statement, interim…
Today, Gov. Kay Ivey announced her decision to seek election as Governor in 2018. The Governor said in a statement, “Four months ago, I was sworn in as the 54th Governor of the State of Alabama. There hasn’t been a more humbling moment in my life. I took over at one of the darkest times in our state’s memory. I’m proud to say we’ve…
A TASTE OF FALL: Today through Sunday, we are forecasting sunny pleasant days and clear, cool nights. Highs in the lower to mid 80s are forecast, while lows will be mostly in the 50s. Again Friday morning, those cooler pockets across North/Central Alabama could see upper 40s. Phenomenal fall-like weather in the days ahead. FOOTBALL WEATHER: A perfect night for…
A driver moves through flood waters left behind by Hurricane Harvey, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Aransas Pass, Texas. Harvey rolled over the Texas Gulf Coast on Saturday, smashing homes and businesses and lashing the shore with wind and rain so intense that drivers were forced off the road because they could not see in front of them. (AP Photo/Eric…
TASTE OF FALL: Clouds and lingering showers are possible in the morning, especially over our southern counties, but as the dry, continental air settles into Alabama, we will see a clearing sky and a refreshing north breeze today. Highs will range from the upper 70s to lower 80s. By tonight, under a clear sky, we are going to see our…
