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Mostly Sunny – Widely Scattered Showers Possible
Hazardous Weather Outlook/National Weather Service Birmingham AL. Marion-Lamar-Fayette-Winston-Walker-Blount-Etowah-Calhoun-Cherokee-Cleburne-Pickens-Tuscaloosa-Jefferson-Shelby-St. Clair-Talladega-Clay-Randolph-Sumter-Greene-Hale-Perry-Bibb-Chilton-Coosa-Tallapoosa-Chambers-Marengo-Dallas-Autauga-Lowndes-Elmore-Montgomery-Macon-Bullock-Lee-Russell-Pike-Barbour. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the counties served by the National Weather Service office in Birmingham. Friday through next Wednesday. Scattered thunderstorms are expected on Friday afternoon mainly along and north of Interstate 20. A few of these storms could...
Isolated severe storms possible in Alabama Friday and Saturday
Isolated severe storms will be possible across parts of Alabama both Friday and Saturday, according to forecasters. NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center has added a Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather for north and the northern part of central Alabama on Friday, and north and central Alabama on Saturday.
Parental drug abuse, relinquishments, staff turnover among DHR’s challenges
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Most of the youngest children in the state’s foster care system are there because of parental drug abuse, Alabama Department of Human Resources Commissioner Nancy Buckner told a panel of lawmakers on Wednesday. “It’s not just drug abuse, but when you peel the wires back...
Presidential nominee Harris may impact Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — A congressional race in Alabama continues as Election Day comes closer and closer. Republican Caroleene Dobson will face off against Democratic Shomari Figures on Nov. 5 for the congressional seat in District 2. Both candidates say the atmosphere of their campaigns has changed since Vice President Kamala Harris became the official Democratic […]
Cullman City Schools among best in Alabama in state rankings
CULLMAN, Ala. – According to state testing in English/Language Arts, Math and Science from the 2023-2024 school year, Cullman City Schools remains in the Top 10 academically compared to the more than 100 districts across the state. The rankings and results factor in student performance in tests such as the Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP), ACT and Alternative Assessment.
Huntsville Hospital once again named ‘best’ in North Alabama by U.S. News
The 2024-25 U.S. News “Best Hospitals” rankings are in, and Huntsville Hospital has once again been named the best acute-care facility in North Alabama and the No. 2 hospital in the state. The exclusive list ranks hospitals in states and major metro areas and recognizes hospitals in every region of the country.
Legendary rapper says Birmingham ‘helped put my music on the map’
Juvenile is currently on his ”Back That Azz Up” 25th Anniversary Tour with DJ Mannie Fresh and the 400 Degreez Band, performing in venues across the U.S., and the rap legend will make a stop in Alabama this week. The New Orleans-born rapper was on his way to...
Alabama Secretary of State pushes to purge non-citizen voter files following election integrity concerns
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Statistics provided by the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office claimed that there are 3,251 non-citizens in the State of Alabama who have somehow registered to vote. Secretary of State Wes Allen’s findings showed that the WKRG News 5 viewing area accounts for 17% of those non-citizens: Allen said that while non-citizens […]
Man is first drug dealer in Alabama’s Middle District convicted for fentanyl death
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - For the first time in River Region history, someone has been convicted on federal charges for distributing fentanyl that resulted in a death, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Alabama. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is being updated to clarify this...
Alabama lawmaker to introduce regulatory bill for crypto, blockchain tech next year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Rep. Mike Shaw, R-Hoover, said Wednesday he intends to introduce legislation related to the regulation of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. “Don’t know what it’s going to look like, but I’m planning on putting something together to introduce next year, but it’s going to take some...
Alabama authorizes third nitrogen gas execution for inmate who tortured and killed hitchhiker
The Alabama Supreme Court granted the state attorney general's request to authorize the execution of Carey Dale Grayson, one of four teenagers convicted in the 1994 killing of Vickie Deblieux
Heat index will approach 100 degrees but chance of showers for weekend
HUNTSVILLE — The heat returns today and Friday but there may be a little relief as a cold front approaches. Afternoon heat indices will also approach and/or exceed the 100-degree mark through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service Huntsville office. “Afternoon heat indices will top out in the...
Damaging Wind Threat Across Alabama Kicks Off the Weekend
A series of weather systems will impact the region, bringing thunderstorms from Friday afternoon into Saturday. The National Weather Service in Birmingham said, "While large hail is possible, damaging winds will be the main threat with each storm.”. A marginal risk is in place from the Storm Prediction Center for...
Dobson faces scrutiny over “segregation academy” ties amid education push
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Republican candidate Caroleene Dobson is running to be the U.S. Representative for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. Dobson has made strong public comments on education, comments which may prove concerning in light of her own educational history. Dobson herself graduated from Monroe Academy in...
Search Escalates for Missing Alabama Woman Last Seen in Orlando, Officials Seek Public's Help
The search intensifies for Lea Marie Lankford, a 37-year-old woman from Alabama, who has been reported missing in Orlando, as law enforcement officials appeal to the public for any leads. Lankford, last seen in the vicinity of a resort on Universal Boulevard on August 8 and 9, failed to return to her job following a scheduled vacation, sparking concern from her family and authorities, as reported by FOX 35 Orlando.
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