Alabama News Network is covering the winter weather threat. Alabama State Troopers are also preparing themselves for what could be a long night, at least in parts of the state. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency tells us that additional troopers are working today and tonight and others are on standby in case conditions worsen. They say it’s important that drivers…
Alabama News Network is in Tampa to cover Alabama in the National Championship Game. Friday, we began seeing more Bama fans arriving and taking in the sights of Tampa Bay as they await Monday’s game. The Alabama faithful are hoping for a repeat performance in this rematch with Clemson. Alabama won last year’s game 45-40 over Clemson. As the team…
A crowd was on-hand at Tampa International Airport Friday to welcome the Alabama Crimson Tide. The team has arrived to play Clemson for the National Championship on Monday. Clemson arrived about three hours later. On Saturday morning, Alabama will hold media day, to allow reporters to talk to players and coaches about their plans for the big game. Stay with…
Alabama News Network is tracking the winter weather threat that is impacting our viewing area. We have the latest information from the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency. Montgomery Co. EMA Director Christina Thornton says her team is prepared for whatever type of precipitation falls today and tonight. Right now, the county faces the possibility of snow, sleet and/or freezing rain….
A Winter Storm Warning includes much of the area between Birmingham and Montgomery, while a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect and includes much of the rest of Alabama, all the way down to the northern part of Mobile and Baldwin Counties in Southwest Alabama. Only the southeast part of the state is free of warnings and advisories at this…
From Alabama News Network: These are the school and business closings/early dismissals for Friday because of the threat for winter weather. This list will be continually updated. Alabama State University – Closing at 1:00 PM Alexander City Schools – Dismissing between 11:15-11:45 A.M. Autauga County Schools – Closed Bullock County Schools – Closed Chilton County Schools – Closed Dallas County…
For today, we will continue to see a mix of sun and clouds, with seasonal temperatures as highs are expected in the upper 50s. Tonight night clouds increase and lows are expected to be near the 40 degree mark, a few showers are possible after midnight. We know that the presence of cold air will not be an issue with…
It’s shaping up to be a big year in politics as President-Elect Donald Trump will soon take office and Jeff Sessions’ Senate seat will be up for grabs. “There are probably 20 viable people  who would have the qualifications to be the United States Senate appointee. But history in Alabama has revealed even with a popular governor, appointments don’t necessarily…
Montgomery police have arrested and charged a man with making terrorist threats against the city. Police say they arrested Matthew Shashy this morning after he barricaded himself at his home on Myrtlewood Drive, not far from the Montgomery Country Club. A standoff between Shashy and police lasted for about 12 hours, but ended peacefully around 1 a.m. Police say Shashy…
A dry frontal boundary is moving through the state today and with it comes the first wave of much colder air to Alabama. You may not believe this, but winter is going to start feeling like winter. For today, our winds are going to switch from the northwest and will be increasing; these will bring with them colder air. We…
