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Update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds and nickel-sized hail in North Alabama Sunday
On Sunday at 7:42 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm warning valid until 8 p.m. for Madison, Marshall and Morgan counties. The storms could bring nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 7:41 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near...
Decatur Morgan Hospital conducts vascular exams with mobile unit
Jul. 20—HARTSELLE — The Decatur Morgan Hospital mobile unit is expanding its services by offering vascular exams all over Morgan County and elsewhere to help elderly residents in north Alabama monitor their heart health. On Friday, the mobile unit was at Sparkman Civic Center in Hartselle and had screened about 50 people during its first hour there. Dr. Graeme McFarland, the hospital's ...
Man accused of hiding drugs in underpants during booking
MORGAN CO., Ala. (WAFF) - A man is in jail after authorities say he was found with drugs during a traffic stop. According to our news partners at the Decatur Daily, Anthony Roberts was arrested Monday after being pulled over for speeding near Danville High School. During the traffic stop,...
Morgan, Limestone counties applying for state economic development grants
Jul. 20—Economic development boards in Morgan and Limestone counties plan to apply for state grants this year to offset costs for future projects and gain more property for prospective industrial sites. The Alabama Department of Commerce recently opened its second round of Site Evaluation and Economic Development Strategy (SEEDS) grants and groups across the state can apply. To be eligible for ...
Area cities, counties pace the state’s unemployment rates
MONTGOMERY – A trio of north Alabama cities are among the state’s best when it comes to unemployment rates for June. And, there are five counties in the area which boast the state’s lowest rates. So, for the Tennessee Valley, the economy is roaring along. Madison has...
Sixty students in Morgan County working manufacturing jobs through school program
Jul. 19—A work-based learning program in Hartselle City Schools has expanded its reach across Morgan County to include 60 high school students this year who are gaining insight into the workforce by working in local companies and acquiring practical skills. All students in the program are juniors or seniors who attend Decatur City Schools, Morgan County Schools or Hartselle City Schools and ...
Cyber and STEM Talent Camp builds students' confidence
Jul. 19—The eighth annual Decatur-Morgan County Minority Development Association's Cyber and STEM Talent Camp for rising sixth graders this week is helping students in math and science, but also aims to develop life skills. The students lined up in the Austin Middle School cafeteria Wednesday to move to the robotics portion of their day. "You guys have demonstrated self-awareness and ...
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Morgan and Cullman counties Thursday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Thursday at 2:01 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2:30 a.m. for Morgan and Cullman counties. Be ready for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph. "At 2:01 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 8...
Chamber Coffee & Cards is Aug. 13
Jul. 18—The Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce's next Coffee & Cards is Aug. 13 at the Cook Museum of Natural Science. This come-and-go event is an opportunity to connect with fellow chamber members and community leaders, enjoy refreshments in a casual environment, and learn more about the museum. The free event is from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Please RSVP by Aug. 9 by calling 256-353-5312. — ...
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