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UPDATED: School/Business Closings/Early Dismissals for Friday

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…

Winter Weather Woes Ahead

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…

2017 Politics Preview

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…

Man Charged with Making Terrorist Threats in Montgomery

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…

Cooler Today, Colder by Friday

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…

“A Living Hope”: Local Mother with Rare Cancer UPDATE

Alabama News Network talked to Rhonda Adair a month ago right after her baby, Anna Parker, was born at 33 weeks. She was in high spirits and living one day at a time. Now, she is at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Her type of cancer is still uncertain. And doctors are desperately searching for answers. But her faith remains. I…

Judge Issues Contempt Citation for Harvey Updyke

Harvey Updyke, who pleaded guilty to poisoning Auburn University’s oak trees, has missed a court hearing about his restitution payment schedule. The Opelika-Auburn News reports that Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob Walker issued a contempt of court citation Tuesday. Walker said Updyke failed to appear at the hearing and he could not verify he had complied with an order to…

Calmer Weather Today, Colder Weather on the Way

CALMER TUESDAY: The rain and storms are out of here. The sky will will remain partly to mostly cloudy and temperatures will be rather mild for January. Afternoon highs will be in the upper 60s to low 70s across the area. Colder air will start to filter into the area for the overnight hours. For tonight, the sky will be…

Alabama’s Space Industry Awaits Trump Administration

Donald Trump has only hinted at the future of NASA. But his campaign suggestions – more deep space exploration, less Earth science – seem to bode well for Alabama and for Marshall Space Flight Center. The center’s 6,000-person workforce is a key part of Huntsville’s economy. And deep space exploration plays to Marshall’s strengths as NASA’s propulsion center and manager of…

Auburn Fans in New Orleans Excited about Sugar Bowl

Auburn fans in New Orleans are having to cope with rain. But that’s not dampening their spirits heading into Monday night’s Sugar Bowl against Oklahoma. Alabama News Network anchor Josh Ninke is in New Orleans, where he is counting down the minutes until game time with die-hard Tigers fans. Categories: Montgomery Metro, News, News Video, Statewide