Severe Storms Possible Late Friday, Weekend Cold Blast
While there wasn’t much going on weather-wise through midday Friday, our weather becomes much more active by Friday night.
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A Few Severe Storms Possible Monday, More Rain Ahead
A few storms could be severe through early Monday evening. The storm prediction center places much of Alabama within a marginal (level 1/5) severe risk area.
Much Calmer Weather Through Mother’s Day
A widespread severe weather event with damaging winds, in the 60-80 mph range, and a few tornadoes caused widespread wind damage across Alabama and the Southeast with hundreds of reports of wind damage. Crews will be out the next several days surveying the damage, restoring power, and cleaning up the debris. Please be patient and realize it will take several days due to the widespread nature of the event.
Strong To Severe Storms Monday And Tuesday
Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats, though a brief tornado can’t be ruled out. A severe thunderstorm watch includes all of our area until 8PM.
LIVE: Interactive Map of Alabama’s Coronavirus Cases
The Alabama Department of Public Health is providing a live, interactive map of coronavirus cases across the state. You can use this map to track testing and confirmed cases. There is also a way to see how the virus is affecting each of the state’s 67 counties. The Alabama Department of Public Health is updating this chart around the clock….
UPDATE: Marengo Co. Home Invasion Suspect Arrested
Marengo County authorities tell Alabama News Network that a woman is in critical condition after being shot in an apparent home invasion in Gallion. Investigator Patrick Champion says the woman’s son found her lying on the floor bleeding when he came home from school Monday afternoon. He says the woman had been shot in the head and her car had been…
Cyber Security Conference Playing Major Role in National Security
With online hackers stealing classified information around the world. Cyber security is a high priority for the United States Government. Over 3500 airmen, and other high ranking officials are attending the Air Force Information Technology and Cyber Power Conference. It’s purpose is to expose new waves of technology to top cyber security officials. The conference is back after a five year hiatus…
United States Marshals Warn of Jury Duty Phone Scam
Twice this week a criminal impersonated a U.S. Marshal and threatened senior citizens, announced U.S. Attorney George L. Beck Jr., and U.S. Marshal Thomas Hession, both of the Middle District of Alabama. The basics of the scam are simple: the criminal contacts the victim, tells the victim that he or she has missed federal jury duty, and demands the victim pay a fine to…
What Others are Saying.
The Lynching Memorial in Esquire Magazine.
As Alabama News Network reported last week, The Montgomery-based Equal Justice Initiative is going to build a $20-Million memorial to the hundreds of people lynched by mobs in The South. National media outlets are writing about the planned six-acre memorial in downtown Montgomery near the Federal Courthouse. Esquire Magazine has an online article this morning: “This country has needed…
Senate to Debate Oil Spill Settlement, Medicaid Fix
State senators will debate a division of Alabama’s oil spill settlement funds that could help fill an $85 million hole in the state’s Medicaid budget. The Alabama Senate is expected to take up the bill Wednesday. The debate could get contentious as senators have squabbled over how much should help Medicaid and how much should go for road projects in…
