A radar gap in West Alabama is complicating severe weather coverage. Alabama News Network Chief Meteorologist Shane Butler compares the National Weather Service radar gap to forecasting through a blurry lens. “All those beams, they come to an intersection out there, but they’re not where they need to be as far as the beam height,” Butler explained, “they are a…
The Montgomery Whitewater Project held its first of two workshops for local construction subcontractors and construction suppliers Tuesday morning. S2O Design Project Manager Jeffrey Gustin gave an overview of the project and opportunities for local construction companies. Local construction workers say 2020 was very tough on the industry and they are excited for the opportunities that will come from this…
An arrest has been made in the missing person case of Starr Mulder, according to Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin. Mulder was last seen at her home in Wetumpka in June 2016. Sheriff Franklin says Mulder’s estranged husband, Thomas Edward Whitehurst, has been charged with murder. He was arrested Tuesday and is in jail under a $1 million cash bond. …
March 13, 2020 was a day that changed everything as Alabama’s first coronavirus case was confirmed in Montgomery County. Things like social distancing and face masks quickly became a big part of everyday life. “We had a pandemic plan, just no one thought they’d ever have to use it,” shared Montgomery City/County EMA Director Christina Thornton. The Emergency Operation Center…
A man died after being hit by a vehicle in Autauga County Thursday night. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says a 21-year-old man was hit while in the roadway around 7 p.m. Thursday. State Troopers say the driver left the scene. The victim was taken to the hospital where he later died. The crash occurred on Interstate 65 at the…
Alabama News Network is getting a first look at plans to expand Montgomery’s Riverfront. The Riverfront Greenway Trail will connect the Riverfront to parts of North Montgomery. Lois Cortell with the City of Montgomery shared the plans to build close to a mile long walking and biking trail starting at Riverfront Park. The project would not be possible without a $35,000…
A major step forward for Montgomery’s planned whitewater facility, the Montgomery City Council passed a resolution Tuesday night allowing Mayor Steven Reed to move forward with a deal to purchase property needed for the whitewater project. Project Catalyst (Source: Montgomery County Commission) The deal centers around the Salvation Army building and land on Maxwell Boulevard, that’s where the proposed whitewater…
The Brundidge Fire Department is investigating a large fire Tuesday morning at Car City on Highway 231. Fire crews were called the business in the 600 block of Highway 231 just before 5 a.m. Tuesday. Officials say two buildings caught fire and no injuries were reported. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. Stay with…
The Montgomery Bowl kicks off Wednesday night at Cramton Bowl. Memphis and Florida Atlantic will face off in the first of two bowl games Montgomery is hosting this year. Executive Director Johnny Williams was live on Alabama News Rising with more on this year’s bowl experience. Categories: News Tags: Local News, montgomery, News
State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris was live on Alabama News Rising Tuesday to discuss the latest on a coronavirus vaccine. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, three Alabama hospitals received their initial shipments of the Pfizer vaccine Monday. Health officials say 12 more hospitals will receive their initial shipments of the vaccine Tuesday. The Pfizer vaccine is…
