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Terri Sewell to host resource fair, funding for 911 communications facility in Pickens County
Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) will host a resource fair in Aliceville on July 19 and she will also announce federal funding for a new 911 emergency communications facility in the county. The Youth Opportunities and Resource Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. "Youth ages 6-18 are...
Rep. Sewell to host youth resource fair in Pickens County
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Friday, July 19th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, will continue her Congress in Your Community Tour, hosting a Youth Opportunities and Resource Fair in Aliceville. Youth ages 6-18 are invited to join Rep. Sewell and local community organizations for a day of activities, resources, and discussions related to reading and literacy, job skills and trades, college recruitment, science and technology, and more. Representatives from the United Way of West Alabama, West Alabama Chamber of Commerce, Shelton State Community College, Children’s Hands-On Museum, the University of Alabama, Aliceville Boys & Girls Club, Aliceville Fire & Police Department, and Pickens County Community Action will be on hand to provide information and resources.
Sewell hosting event focused on children, teens Friday in Aliceville
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell is heading to Pickens County on Friday, where she’ll be hosting a resource and opportunities fair focused on children and teenagers. Sewel and local community organizations will be there with fun activities alongside resources related to reading and literacy, job kills and trades, college recruitment and more.
Heat advisory issued for West Central Alabama until Wednesday evening
On Wednesday at 1:13 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory valid for Wednesday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. for Lamar, Fayette, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Sumter, Greene, Hale and Marengo counties. The weather service adds, "Heat index values up to 106 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity...
Pea-sized hail anticipated with thunderstorms to hit Pickens and Tuscaloosa counties Monday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Monday at 2:24 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 3:15 p.m. for Pickens and Tuscaloosa counties. The storms are packing wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 2:24 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm...
Update: Heat advisory affecting Alabama until Tuesday night
On Tuesday at 12:42 p.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 9 p.m. for Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Winston, Walker, Blount, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Bibb, Chilton and Coosa counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values up to 106...
Some Tuscaloosa jail inmates already moved to Pickens County Jail
An agreement between the city of Tuscaloosa and Pickens County is already yielding results. Some jail inmates originally housed in Tuscaloosa have been moved to the Pickens County Jail. Tuscaloosa city leaders agreed to this plan to help ease overcrowding at the Tuscaloosa County Jail. This agreement between Tuscaloosa and...
Update: Heat advisory affecting Central Alabama until Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 2:14 p.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 7 p.m. for Lamar, Fayette, Walker, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Tallapoosa, Chambers, Marengo, Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike and Barbour counties.
Central Alabama under a heat advisory until Monday night
On Sunday at 1:10 p.m. a heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Monday at 9 p.m. for Lamar, Fayette, Walker, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Jefferson, Shelby, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa and Marengo counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values up to 105...
Five Arrested in Pickens County Murder Case Involving Barbara A. McDaniel
In a shocking turn of events, five individuals have been arrested in connection to a murder case in Pickens County. This news broke as authorities made significant headway in an ongoing investigation. Authorities identified the fatality victim as Barbara A. McDaniel, a 63-year-old resident of Gordo. The tragic incident occurred...
Update: Heat advisory affecting Central Alabama until Thursday night
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 4:12 a.m. in effect until 9 p.m. for Lamar, Fayette, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Sumter, Greene, Hale, Perry, Bibb, Chilton, Marengo, Dallas, Autauga and Lowndes counties. The weather service adds, "Heat index values up to 106 degrees." "Hot...
Gov. Ivey awards grants for new law enforcement vehicles in Millport, Pickens County
Governor Kay Ivey has recently given $100,000 to fund the replacement of patrol vehicles in Millport and Pickens County. “Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line to protect and serve, and they need and deserve the proper equipment to keep our communities safe,” Gov. Ivey said.
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in West Central Alabama early Sunday evening
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 4:55 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 p.m. for Pickens, Sumter and Greene counties. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:55 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line...
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