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Former Auburn swimmer carries flag for Palestine at Olympics
A former Auburn swimmer served as a flagbearer for Palestine during the parade of athletes at the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics on Friday. Valerie Tarazi joined boxer Wasim Abusal in carrying the flag of Palestine, which has an eight-athlete Olympic team. Tarazi recently earned a master’s degree in...
Dense fog advisory issued for Southeast Alabama Sunday morning
The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory at 7:08 a.m. on Sunday in effect until 9 a.m. for Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva and Houston counties. The weather service says, "Visibility at or below one-quarter mile in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," describes the weather...
Alabama Sounds Off After Racial Incident At Legendary Restaurant
If you don't recognize the exterior. Many of you may recognize this interior. An alleged racial incident at Nick’s in the Sticks is generating lots of comments on social media. Here is the video if you haven't seen it.. Here is a sampling of the comments from longtime Nick’s...
First Alert Weather: Scattered showers and storms return to the forecast
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Expect a mostly cloudy, but dry morning with rain chances climbing again late morning through the evening hours. The forecast is not as washout, but we will see some scattered showers and thunderstorms. These storms will remain below severe weather limits. Expect some brief gusty winds and lightning. Highs this afternoon will reach the lower to mid 80s with dewpoints in the 70s.
Alabama Faces Potential Flooding Amidst Week-Long Storm Forecast
Huntsville, AL – Alabama is preparing for a series of storms starting Sunday, with heavy rainfall and potential flooding expected. Residents should brace for wet conditions through Tuesday as the National Weather Service in Huntsville has forecasted an 80-90% chance of thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, localized...
Update: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama early Saturday evening
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 5:24 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:24 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Trinity,...
Morgan Freeman plays chill villain in trailer for ‘Gunner,’ an action movie filmed in Alabama
Movie fans now have their first look at “Gunner,” an action movie that was filmed in the Birmingham area in spring 2023. Actors Morgan Freeman and Luke Hemsworth are prominently featured a trailer released this week by Warner Bros., along with fist fights, gun battles, explosions and a prison escape. (Watch the trailer in the video above.)
Alabama gas and travel centers included in $1.1 billion acquisition
Casey’s General Stores Inc. on Friday announced it is acquiring the owner of CEFCO Convenience Stores for $1.145 billion, growing the company by 198 stores and a dealer network. Restaurant News is reporting the deal. CEFCO operates 11 stores in Alabama, clustered around the Gulf Coast. When completed, the...
49-year-old man killed in Cherokee County motorcycle crash
From Tribune staff reports CHEROKEE COUNTY — A single-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 12:35 a.m. Sunday, July 28, has claimed the life of a Chipley, Fla. man, according to Senior Trooper Vu Quang of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. “Paul E. Coker, 49, was fatally injured when the 2009 Suzuki VS800 motorcycle he was […]
Alabama prison chief responds to families’ criticism
The Alabama Department of Corrections, which faced pointed criticism this week from families of inmates during an emotional public hearing, issued a statement Thursday saying the department is working to address ongoing challenges in the state prison system.
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