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Folks hold memorial ride to remember Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson
BIBB COUNTY, Ala. — Family and friends remember the life and service of Bibb County Sheriff's Deputy Brad Johnson. According to a social media post from the Brent Volunteer Fire Department, a memorial ride was held Sunday to remember him. Deputy Johnson died two years ago, June 30, 2022,...
5-year-old boy, 20-year-old woman reported missing from Bibb County found safe
UPDATE: ALEA canceled the missing alert Sunday morning. The pair was found safe about 1:15 a.m. Sunday by a ground crew of searchers who followed the child’s footprints. Authorities said they were found about 1 1/2 miles for their residence. EARLIER: A search is underway for a 5-year-old boy...
Missing person alert canceled for 5-year-old boy, 20-year-old woman
BIBB COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - The Bibb County Sheriff’s Department has canceled its missing person alert for a 5-year-old boy and a 20-year-old woman. The two were found around 1:15 a.m. about 1 1/2 miles away from their home. They were located by ground crews who followed the boy’s footprints, police say.
5-Year-Old Boy, 20-Year-Old Woman Missing in Bibb County
State police and the Bibb County Sheriff's Office are asking for help locating a 5-year-old boy and a 20-year-old woman both missing from Brierfield since Saturday afternoon. UPDATE: The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency canceled the missing persons alert after the boy and woman were found early Sunday morning. Top Stories...
Strong Storm in Tuscaloosa
A strong storm has been moving up US-82 from Bibb County into Tuscaloosa County and it is now affecting the City of Tuscaloosa. This storm is not severe, but it is not far from it. Lightning flash rates are at 28 per minute. Possible hail is not far from an inch in diameter. Winds could hit 40 mph or higher with this storm.
Where are they now? Cowels scores three times in Panthers’ 33-28 victory over No. 9 Bibb County
Over the 50-plus years I have spent writing sports in the Tri-Cities area, I have met and interviewed thousands of athletes from the youth level to the professional level. Some of the athletes I follow for many years and others for not so long. When reading an old article I have written, I wonder “Where are they now?”
EXPIRED Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Bibb, Dallas, Marengo, Perry Co. Until 8:15 pm
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. At 717 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Moundville to near Newbern to 6 miles east of Magnolia, moving northeast at 45 mph. **Hazard:** 60 mph wind gusts. **Source:**...
Expect strong thunderstorms in Central Alabama early Wednesday evening
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 4:59 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Perry, Bibb and Chilton counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:59 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from...
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