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Summer Drought Spreading Across Central Alabama
During the warm months, Alabama is accustomed to the scorching hot temperatures and occasional afternoon downpour to replenish the dry soils. However, we are normally not prepared for growing drought concerns like many local farmers have been worried about this year. In fact, for some farmers, these are the driest conditions they’ve had since the […]
Flood advisory issued for Marion County until 3 a.m. Thursday
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at 12:36 a.m. on Thursday in effect until 3:45 a.m. for Marion County. The weather service comments, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," states the weather service. "Turn around,...
Update: Expect pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in Marion County Thursday
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Thursday at 12:05 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 12:45 a.m. for Marion County. Look for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 12:04 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Hackleburg, or...
Marion County to receive more electric vehicle charging stations
HAMILTON — The Love’s Travel Stop in Hamilton, located off of I-22 on River Road/County Highway 35, will be getting electric vehicle charging stations thanks to a state grant. The grant was one of 14 awarded by Governor Kay Ivey as part of $11.2 million being put toward...
Public Notice
P O Box 301463 (Zip 36130-1463) 1400 Coliseum Boulevard (Zip 36110-2400) Pursuant to 40 CFR Part 403, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management is required to Public Notice any Industrial User that is in Significant Non-Compliance with applicable Pretreatment Standards at any time during the previous twelve months. This notice is intended to inform the public that NTN Bower Corporation, SID Permit Number IU384700041, located at 2086 Military Street South, Hamilton, Alabama 35570, which discharges wastewater to the Hamilton WWTP AL0048372 was in significant non-compliance during the fiscal year 2023 by discharging wastewater in exceedance of the technical review criteria found at 40 CFR 403.8(f)(2)(viii)(B).
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Marion County Monday afternoon
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 3:16 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3:45 p.m. for Marion County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 3:15 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Weston, or near Hamilton. This thunderstorm was...
Sen. Garlan Gudger issues 1st public statement since July 4 jet ski accident
CULLMAN, Ala. – Sen. Garlan Gudger, R-Cullman, on Sunday, July 7, issued a public statement from UAB Hospital, where he remains under treatment following a serious Fourth of July jet ski accident that resulted in three fractured vertebrae, six fractured ribs, a punctured lung and internal bleeding.Gudger was airlifted to UAB Hospital on Thursday, July 4, following the accident on Smith Lake in which his personal watercraft was struck from behind by another, and he underwent a brief surgical procedure upon arrival to address the internal bleeding.The statement from Gudger, a two-term senator who represents portions of Cullman, Marion and Winston...
BNSF presents $25k check to hazmat team
WINFIELD — The Marion County Hazmat Team was presented with a $25,000 check from BNSF Railway on Wednesday, June 26, at the Winfield city fire station. The grant will go toward the purchase of protective equipment for the Marion County Hazmat Team, which responds to incidents where hazardous materials (hazmat) are involved.
Sen. Gudger issues first public statement following July 4 jet ski accident
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama Senator Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) issued a public statement from UAB Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment after a serious Fourth of July accident that fractured three vertebrae, six ribs, punctured a lung, and caused internal bleeding. According to a press release Gudger was airlifted to...
Sen. Garlan Gudger releases statement following jet ski incident
CULLMAN, Ala. (WAFF) - On Sunday, Alabama Sen. Garlan Gudger Jr. (R-Cullman) released his first public statement after a Fourth of July jet ski incident. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) said Gudger Jr. was driving a Seadoo jetski with his son Garlan Gudger III on Smith Lake. Officials said his son hit him and they were both thrown from the jetskis.
Alabama senator seriously injured in jet ski accident
CRANE HILL, Ala. (WTVA) — A jet ski accident seriously injured an Alabama state senator. The crash happened on Thursday, July 4 at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Lewis Smith Lake near Crane Hill. Two jet skis — one occupied by Republican Sen. Garlan Gudger Jr., 49, and one occupied...
Update: Alabama state Sen. Garlan Gudger injured in jet ski accident, airlifted to hospital
Update: Sen. Garlan Gudger (R - Cullman) issued a public statement on Sunday from UAB Hospital, where he remains under treatment following a serious Fourth of July jet ski accident that resulted in three fractured vertebrae, six fractured ribs, a punctured lung, and internal bleeding. He was airlifted to UAB...
Update: Heat advisory for Alabama until Thursday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 1:21 a.m. on Wednesday valid from 11 a.m. until Thursday 9 p.m. for Marion, Winston, Walker, Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Coosa, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Pike and Barbour counties. The weather service comments, "Heat index values up to...
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