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Rain and Storms at Times this Week

NEW WORK WEEK: A weak frontal boundary will be meandering about the Southeast in the week ahead, and that will keep our weather unsettled. Zonal flow in place across the region will allow embedded upper-level features to traverse across the state along the boundary and cause an enhancement of uplift for widespread and numerous showers and storms each day, especially…

Chilton Co. Sheriff’s Deputy Involved in Shooting

The Chilton County Sheriff’s Department is investigating an officer involved shooting this afternoon. Details are limited, but according to the Sheriff’s Department Facebook page, deputies shot one person around 5:00pm. Officials say the suspect is being treated for injuries, and that all law enforcement officers are safe. Stay with Alabama News Network for the latest.   Categories: News Tags: Chilton…

Camden Hospital Is Closing its Doors

Alabama News Network has confirmed that J. Paul Jones Hospital in Camden will be closing its doors. Hospital Board Chairman George Alford says the hospital has been struggling to meet its financial obligations. He says the hospital will transition into an urgent care facility. Alford says ambulance service will continue to operate. J. Paul Jones Hospital has served the Camden and…

Back to School! Here Are Start Dates for Area School Systems

Students in our area start returning to class on Monday, Aug. 7. Here are the start dates for school systems in the Alabama News Network viewing area: MONDAY, AUG. 7: Alexander City Andalusia Bullock County Crenshaw County Dallas County Lowndes County Opp Perry County Selma Tallapoosa County TUESDAY, AUG. 8: Pike County Tallassee WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9: Autauga County Butler County…

Unsettled Weather Pattern

FOR FRIDAY: Scattered showers and storms will remain in the forecast today and with an approaching front from the north, we are going to the coverage of showers and storms on the increase, especially heading into the weekend. For much of Friday, we will see a mix of sun and clouds, with afternoon highs in the upper 80s to 90°….

Rain and Storms Return

Higher humidity levels, along with scattered to numerous showers and storms is the forecast today and through the weekend. Afternoon highs will be in the lower 80s to the lower 90s, with the cooler temperatures where there is more rainfall. Rain will dissipate somewhat during the evening and into the overnight hours, but a small risk of showers and storms…

Should MPS Split?

Excitement is in the air as high school summer graduates receive their diplomas. DeLores Rawlinson is proud of her grandson, Delmonte, for graduating from Carver High School. “I’m proud of him because it was a long hard 12 years. But thank God he had the strength and mind to keep going,” said Rawlinson. When it comes to splitting up the…

One More Dry Day

Clouds will be on the increase today and for the most part, the day will feature more clouds than sun. It will remain dry as the lower levels of at atmosphere will stay dry, however, especially late in the day, humidity levels will begin to inch upward. Afternoon highs will be in the upper 80s. RAIN RETURNS: Our flow switches…

Grocery Delivery Services Expand to Montgomery

Grocery shopping just got a little easier in Montgomery. Grocery delivery services are starting up at your local store, which means you could shop right from your couch. Instacart and Shipt are two grocery delivery services you can access from your smart phone. Instacart is available in Montgomery at Publix, Costco, Petco and Whole Foods. Locally, Shipt is available at…

Dry Air Holds On

HELLO AUGUST: We will start off the day with another very comfortable morning, with temperatures in the mid to upper 60s underneath a clear sky. The sky will stay that way throughout the daytime hours, and with lower dew point values in the lower to mid 60s, the afternoon highs in the upper 80s to the lower 90s will not…