More unsettled weather over the weekend
While the morning round of rain and storms has moved through, the chance for strong to severe storms is here this afternoon. #alwx
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Legislature will have to act fast to draw new congressional district maps
Alabama lawmakers appear to have only until July 21 to adopt new congressional districts before the 2024 elections.
Juneteenth events in our area
Here’s a look at some of the Juneteenth celebrations happening in our area:
Strong to severe storms possible over the weekend
We’re not out of the woods yet from severe weather as several more days are featuring the chance for strong to severe storms… #alwx
Gov. Kay Ivey signs grocery tax reduction; tax to drop by 1% in September
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed legislation to reduce Alabama’s sales tax on groceries.
Man sentenced to life for 1999 slaying of two teenage girls
A man convicted of the 1999 slaying of two teenage girls in southeast Alabama was sentenced Thursday to spend the rest of his life in prison.
Auburn parents charged in death of 6-year-old child
Officials say officers and fire medics were called to the 2200 block of Core Drive Wednesday after receiving a call that a child was in medical distress.Â
Greenville police investigating rash of car burglaries
Greenville police need your help solving a rash of car burglaries.
Grant to improve health care, add jobs in Alexander City
A Community Development Block Grant will help Russell Medical Center in Alexander City make a $30 million expansion.
UPDATE: Alabama Power says service has been restored to more customers
Alabama Power says the continuing waves of severe weather are hampering its efforts at restoring electricity to its customers in our area.
