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Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Marion County Saturday afternoon
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Saturday at 1:17 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 1:45 p.m. for Marion County. Residents can look for wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 1:16 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Hackleburg, or 9 miles northeast of...
Alabama state committee looks to address gaps in veteran mental health care
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A newly formed committee met Thursday in Montgomery to discuss ways to close mental health care gaps for military veterans in Alabama. The committee, led by Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) and Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA), focused on preventing veteran suicides. “We’re trying...
Experts weigh in on head trauma in high school football
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Concerns of sports-related head injuries are rising amid a recent death of an Alabama high school football player who passed away over the weekend from a traumatic brain injury. According to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, the annual incidence of sports related concussion...
Alabama Supreme Court overturns $3M judgment in worker’s death
The Alabama Supreme Court Thursday overturned a $3 million judgment for the spouse of a worker who died after becoming trapped in machinery. Catalina Estillado died of blunt force injuries in 2017 after she became caught in machine rollers while working at ABC Polymer Industries LLC in Helena. Her husband,...
Alabama basketball ranked No. 1 in Jon Rothstein's pre-season poll
For probably the first time in Alabama Crimson Tide history, the basketball team will go into a season with a better chance of winning the national title than the football team. Nate Oats’ squad is coming off of their first-ever Final Four appearance and returns the best roster in college basketball by a wide margin.
Fatal Crash Near Oxford Claims Life of Wadley Man, Investigation Ongoing
Cleburne, AL – A two-vehicle crash occurred on Friday, August 30, at approximately 1:15 p.m., claiming the life of a Wadley resident. Dillion C. Wheeles, 30, was fatally injured when the 2009 Chrysler Sebring he was driving collided head-on with a 2018 International Prostar tractor-trailer. The tractor-trailer was operated by Leslie C. Crowder, 74, of Valley. […] The post Fatal Crash Near Oxford Claims Life of Wadley Man, Investigation Ongoing appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Suspect in custody, 3 injured following Huntsville shooting
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A suspect is in custody after a shooting in Huntsville on Saturday afternoon, officials say. The incident happened around Griffith Drive and Lakeview Drive near North Memorial Parkway. According to Huntsville Emergency Medical Services Inc. spokesperson Don Webster, the incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. According to...
Volleyball drops five-set bout to Georgia Southern
AUBURN, Ala. (August 31, 2024) – The University of North Alabama volleyball team concluded its weekend at the War Eagle Invitational early Saturday morning with a five-set loss to the Georgia Southern Eagles inside Neville Arena at Auburn. The Lions (0-3) started strong against the Eagles (2-1), opening with...
Loved ones of Birmingham mother killed in apartment shootout gather to remember her at emotional balloon release
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — More than two dozen family members and friends gathered to remember a young Birmingham mother killed in a hail of gunfire nearly two weeks ago. With many dressed in white and pink with pink balloons, loved ones of 21-year-old Asia Poole gathered to remember her Friday.
Details emerge on football game threat
No weapons were found and no arrests were made after a threat to “shoot the stadium up” was reported to law enforcement Friday night in Eclectic. The Tallassee versus Elmore County High School game was halted at the recommendation of Eclectic police chief Robert Head after he conferred with ECHS principal Jason Eason.
First Alert: Tracking daily isolated to scattered rain/storm chances
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The holiday weekend has started off hot, a bit humid and even wet for some (but not all) of our area. Isolated pockets of rain and storms impacted a few of our towns on Saturday, so will be repeat again today or tomorrow? Expect more of the same as we move through the remainder of your Labor Day weekend: highs will remain in the 90s under a mix of sun and clouds, plus the chance for isolated to scattered activity on radar exists during the warmest part of the afternoon(s).
Hurricane Season: Alabama Keeps Watch on Trio of Tropical Disturbances
With the peak of hurricane season approaching in mid-September, the Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa Weather Center is closely monitoring three potential areas for tropical development. News, Local News, Alabama News, Weather, Local Weather, Alabama Weather, West Alabama Weather, Central Alabama Weather, Breaking News, Central Alabama Weather, Breaking News, National Weather Service...
Injury Updates Following Game One
The Tide wrapped up their first week of the Kalen DeBoer era with a commanding 63-0 victory over Western Kentucky. However, with success can come unexpected injuries. During DeBoer’s press conference on Aug. 26, he confirmed that running back Jam Miller and right guard Jaeden Robert’s would be active for practice and the season opener, while linebacker Jeremiah Alexander was not expected to return.
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