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Tuskegee pilot soars with rescue dogs, shining light on urgent need for adoptions
TUSKEGEE, Ala. (WRBL) — On the historic grounds of Moton Field, home of the Tuskegee Airmen, Rodney McKnight Jr., an aviation enthusiast turned animal rescuer, is using his passion for flying to transport rescue animals from overcrowded shelters in Bullock County, Alabama, to new homes across the country. “I have delivered dogs to Morristown, New Jersey, […]
Update: Heat advisory affecting Alabama until Thursday night
On Wednesday at 1:18 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory in effect until Thursday at 9 p.m. for Winston, Walker, Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Chilton, Coosa, Tallapoosa, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike and Barbour counties. The weather service adds to...
Dense fog advisory affecting Central Alabama Thursday morning
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 6:12 a.m. in effect until 9 a.m. for Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock and Pike counties. The weather service comments, "Visibility as low a one quarter of a mile in dense fog." "Low visibility...
Expect strong thunderstorms in Central Alabama Tuesday evening
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 5:46 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6:15 p.m. for Montgomery, Macon and Bullock counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:46 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Pike Road, or 13...
Expect strong thunderstorms in Bullock and Pike counties early Monday evening
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 4:35 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Bullock and Pike counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:35 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Linwood, or 8...
Update: Flood advisory affecting Alabama until Sunday night
An updated flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:27 p.m. in effect until 11:30 p.m. for Bullock, Montgomery and Pike counties. The weather service says, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas....
Update: Quarter-sized hail and damaging winds anticipated with thunderstorms to hit Alabama Monday
On Monday at 7:20 p.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 7:45 p.m. for Barbour, Bullock and Pike counties. The storms are packing quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 7:15 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was...
Be ready for strong thunderstorms in Bullock and Barbour counties early Monday evening
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 3:39 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:15 p.m. for Bullock and Barbour counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3:39 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near White Oak, or 12 miles...
Pioneer Museum of Alabama dedicates Locklar Rolling Store -1947-2002
On the afternoon of July 4, 2024, Ceciel and Faye Locklar shared the story of the Locklar Rolling Store, 1947-2002, with a large, eager and appreciative audience at the invitation of the Pioneer Museum of Alabama. This is the story. In 1947, The Locklar Rolling Store was owned and operated by Bertie and Agnes Locklar […] The post Pioneer Museum of Alabama dedicates Locklar Rolling Store -1947-2002 appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Update: Heat advisory affecting Central Alabama until Sunday night
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 6:52 a.m. in effect until 9 p.m. for Tallapoosa, Chambers, Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike and Barbour counties. The weather service says, "Heat index values of 105 to 107 degrees." "Hot...
Update: Heat advisory for Central Alabama until Friday night
On Thursday at 9:05 p.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Friday at 9 p.m. for Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Coosa, Tallapoosa, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike and Barbour counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to...
'News is a verb.' The case for reading daily and with intention
Last week, I received a couple of text messages, chiding our coverage of hastily called county commission meetings to approve memorandums of understanding for the four Bullock County wells to supply water to the Hyundai Metaplant in Bryan County. You can read that coverage right here >> Official: Water permits for wells...
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