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Update: Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Alabama Monday
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 4:07 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:45 a.m. for Walker, Blount and Jefferson counties. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 4:07 a.m., Doppler radar tracked...
Free and Cheap Summer Movies in North Alabama
Looking for a way to get out of the house with the kids but stay in the air conditioning and not spend a fortune? Look no further than the free and cheap summer movies in North Alabama offered by local theaters. There’s not much more classic than enjoying a family time together at the movies – both indoors and under the stars!
Calhoun County Softball Regionals
Alberville, AL – Pleasant Valley punches ticket to state as regional champion, and Piedmont earns fourth consecutive state berth in final day of East Regional at Albertville. Results, pairings EAST REGIONAL Sand Mountain Park, Albertville CLASS 1A Tuesday Spring Garden 17, Coosa Christian 1 Winners’ bracket Skyline 8, Spring Garden 1 Wedenesday Elimination bracket Spring […] The post Calhoun County Softball Regionals appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Why did Birmingham Water Works spend $4 million on cabins it planned to destroy?
The Birmingham Water Works has spent more than $4.1 million over the last two decades to buy 15 lakeside cabins that the utility planned to destroy. The utility in 2002 began acquiring the cabins along Inland Lake in Blount County to clear the watershed of the weathered properties, saying they pose a threat of contamination to drinking water for about 770,000 customers in the Birmingham metro area.
Thunderstorms with penny-sized hail to hit Blount County Thursday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Thursday at 8:52 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9:30 p.m. for Blount County. The storms are packing wind gusts of up to 40 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches). "At 8:52 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over Inland...
Etowah County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Etowah County listed for $247,450 in April, down 0.6% from the previous month's $248,950, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 4.4% from $237,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Etowah County, not houses...
Holly Pond increases budgets for infrastructure, prepares to update scrapyard ordinance
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Town Council on Monday passed amendments to add funds to two infrastructure budgets, pointing to the cost of recently completed and planned projects. The amendments add a total of $35,000 to the Street and Park Lighting budgets for the remainder of the fiscal year. Mayor Carla Hart that the Town had repaired a sinkhole in front of Holly Pond High School at a cost of $28,300, depleting the Street budget. For other planned projects, the council approved a $20,000 increase to the budget. A proposed upgrade to lighting at Governors Park was estimated to cost $8050,...
Etowah County cracking down on delinquent business licenses
Etowah County business licenses are due for renewal in October (they run through the following September), but with summer in sight a significant chunk of them remain delinquent. And county officials — who have been pressing scofflaws to pay up since November — have reached the limits of their patience....
Investigation prompts closure of Alabama daycare; here’s what we know
An Alabama daycare center has been closed as the local district attorney’s office is investigating issues at the center reported by a former worker there. Marshall County District Attorney Jennifer Bray posted on social media that her office has found several issued with the Kids Korner daycare in Guntersville, Alabama.
Etowah County sports Hall of Fame announces 2024 class includes Dudley brothers and Patrick Nix
The Etowah County Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 2024 class and it includes some major legends from the area. The class will be inducted to the hall during a banquet at the Venue at Coosa Landing on Saturday, June 8. It will start at 6 p.m. but a meet and greet will happen beforehand. ...
Albertville Sky Cam
Witness a breathtaking Albertville sunrise on Sky Cam, but don't be fooled by the calm. The Tennessee Valley braces for a trio of severe weather threats over three days, impacting various communities. Stay tuned for crucial updates on the evolving storm timings and areas of greatest impact.
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