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More heat advisories for south Alabama Saturday; how hot will it get?
More heat advisories are in the forecast for Saturday for Alabama. South Alabama will be the spot for the worst heat and humidity today. Areas in north and central Alabama will experience slightly drier air, and there are no advisories in effect for those areas today. It will continue to...
Weather alert for dense fog in North Alabama until Saturday morning
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 5:49 a.m. for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. "Patchy Dense Fog has developed across portions of southern middle Tennessee and northeast Alabama, especially in areas along and near Lake Guntersville, with visibilities dropping to 1/4 mile or less in isolated areas. Motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution, as visibilities will vary significantly given the patchy nature of the fog. Use low beams, reduce driving speed, and allow for plenty of room between you and other cars. The fog should begin to burn off by 9 a.m. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio, or a favorite local media outlet, for further statements or updates from the National Weather Service in Huntsville," says the weather service.
River Region Ballet Has Quickly Become A Premiere Ballet School in Alabama
Alabama River Region Ballet (ARRB), led by Artistic Director Priscilla Crommelin Ball, her daughter Priscilla Crommelin-McMullan and Kyana Goodyear, has swiftly established itself as a Premiere Ballet School and Youth Company in Alabama. ARRB's Spring and Summer Season were made up of extremely successful performances and summer camps. ARRB's Spring...
Court filings provide additional details of the US’ first nitrogen gas execution
A corrections officer who helped carry out the nation’s first nitrogen gas execution said in a court document that the inmate had normal blood oxygen levels for longer than he expected before the numbers suddenly plummeted.
Northern Alabama, Southern Tennessee Alert: Possible Severe Storms Friday Evening
Huntsville, AL – A low chance of severe storms is forecasted for Northern Alabama this Friday evening, from 3 PM to 8 PM CDT, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Huntsville. The primary threats include damaging winds and heavy rainfall, with a lesser chance of large hail. The...
Five men charged with receiving $178k from sextortion victims, including Michigan teen led to suicide by international scheme
Four Georgia men and one Alabama man have been indicted for receiving more than $178,000 from sextortion victims, including a northern Michigan teenager driven to suicide because of the scheme.
Storm threat continues into Friday afternoon
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Late Friday morning a line of storms pushed through the area, some of which were on the strong side. With the strong to severe storms that tracked through Northeast Alabama late morning into the afternoon, the atmosphere was able to use up some of that fuel for storm development. If the […]
Shakea Miller Makes History as the First Black Woman to Establish a Degree-Granting Technical College in Alabama
On June 24, 2024, Shakea Miller made history by becoming the first African American woman to establish a degree-granting technical college in Alabama. Her institution, 1 on 1 Technical & Theological College (1 on 1 T&T), officially opened in Phenix City, marking a significant milestone in the landscape of higher education.
Alabama case will decide if state can prosecute people who help abortion-seekers find care
A federal court judge in Alabama will soon answer a crucial question: In a state where abortion is illegal, can health care providers and advocates be punished for helping patients seek the procedure elsewhere?. In 2022, just weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the state’s...
Surprise GOP candidate jumps in race to replace longtime Alabama Rep. John Rogers
The race to replace John Rogers in the Alabama state House isn’t over yet. Republican Erskine Brown Jr., has jumped into the race to challenge Democrat Kelvin Datcher for the House seat representing parts of Birmingham and the suburbs in Jefferson County. Brown and Datcher will both be on...
Two couples drop wrongful death suit against Alabama IVF clinic and hospital
MOBILE, Ala. — Two couples who sued a hospital and in-vitro fertilization clinic over the accidental destruction of their frozen embryos have dropped their lawsuit, months after Alabama's supreme court ruled they could pursue wrongful death claims because embryos could be considered children. Emily and James LePage and William...