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Alabama Heat Advisory: Tennessee Valley Faces 100°F Heat Indices Today
Alabama, TN Valley – Residents across the Tennessee Valley are bracing for one more day of intense summer heat as temperatures are expected to soar on Thursday. The US National Weather Service in Huntsville, Alabama, has issued a heat advisory, warning that heat indices could reach between 100°F and 104°F in certain areas. This extreme heat is expected to affect cities including Huntsville, Florence, and Fayetteville, with high temperatures ranging from 91°F to 95°F.
Alabama Republicans and Democrats talk changes in presidential campaigns
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — It’s been two days since Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Republicans and Democrats across the state discussed how her selection impacted campaigns on both sides of the aisle. “Well, I think the Republicans need to follow the signal, not the noise,” said Alex […]
Alabama IVF clinics ask Supreme Court to take up appeal of state ruling
Two Alabama reproductive health clinics at the center of a legal and political firestorm over in vitro fertilization (IVF) are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up their case. In their petition, the Center for Reproductive Medicine and the Mobile Infirmary Health asked the court to find that the...
Tuscaloosa business turns something old into something new
Sara Cox learned sewing at her grandmother's knee. The 2011 University of Alabama graduate has turned a childhood passion into a career and, perhaps, a life mission. Cox left a career in the fashion industry a year and a half ago to establish her own Tuscaloosa business, taking a road less traveled to follow her passion that was nurtured by her grandmother. ...
Airbus, Mobile celebrates 500th Alabama-made aircraft amid continued supply chain crunch
Supply chains for engines and aircraft components continues to frustrate airlines waiting on Airbus and Boeing to assemble their planes and deliver them to customers. Airbus had to roll back its production ramp up expectations earlier this summer, despite a global order backlog of its A220 and A320-family of planes that is the equivalent of around 13 years. Boeing, itself, is struggling with a crisis for in-flight blowouts of its 737 Max.
Update: Heat advisory issued for Southwest Alabama for Friday
On Thursday at 3:54 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory valid for Friday between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Escambia, Mobile and Baldwin counties. The weather service states, "Heat index values up to 110 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,"...
First Alert: Summer’s Dog Days keep barking
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Our stretch of hot weather rolls along! Temperatures on Friday will soar into the mid 90s yet again; we expect more sun than clouds and only a precious few showers and/or storms by afternoon. Most of us will stay dry, all of us will be hot!
Council OKs New Zoning for Small Businesses in Residential Neighborhoods
Birmingham now officially has a zoning distinction that officials say will allow for small businesses in high-density residential neighborhoods while keeping the areas walkable. “If you can imagine, if a part of town is rezoned to this designation, you will be able to build a structure where the ground level...
PHOTOS: One-of-a-kind artwork showcased at Arti Gras
The annual Arti Gras held at Russell Crossroads gives artists from all over the state the opportunity to showcase their artwork in Alexander City. The event kicked off shortly after the July 4 festivities around the lake. Friday morning, local artists along with creators from Auburn, Huntsville and other cities set up booths displaying their unique artwork. From realistic portraits, to jewelry made from real flowers, to Biblical scenes hand-carved from wood, there was no shortage of creativity at the Crossroads.
Alabama man arrested for drunken driving after head-on collision with state trooper
HOUMA — A drunk driver who slammed into a State Trooper head-on while driving on La. 24 in Houma was arrested. Deak Matteson Jr., 63, was arrested Wednesday night for a first-offense DWI and vehicular negligent injuring, among other charges. Matteson, who is from Guin, Alabama, was driving a...
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