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Remembering April 27 storm victims in north Alabama 13 years later
HACKLEBURG, Ala. (WIAT) — Saturday marks 13 years since a record of 62 tornadoes touched down across Alabama, resulting in the deaths of 250 people and leaving thousands injured. One of those tornadoes was an EF-5 that hit Hackleburg, a town in north Alabama’s Marion County. “It was just unbelievable. you didn’t even recognize the town […]
Why an Alabama man is banned for life from Mississippi casinos
An Alabama man is a member of a very exclusive club -- a club so exclusive it has fewer members than the number of astronauts who have walked on the moon. The Mississippi Gaming Commission, like its Nevada counterpart, keeps a list of those who have earned a lifetime ban from state-regulated casinos. Those on the list are typically there after being caught attempting to cheat the casino, stealing from other patrons or simply due to a nefarious reputation.
Veteran writer Howell Raines unearths story of Alabama Unionists | DON NOBLE
Alabama writer Howell Raines, now retired from his job as executive editor of the New York Times, has been able to bear down and finish a project of many years that is dear to his heart: “Silent Cavalry: How Union Soldiers from Alabama Helped Sherman Burn Atlanta — And Then Got Written Out of History”. Though born and raised in Birmingham, Raines’ roots go back for generations to Winston County. His first book, the novel “Whiskey Man,”...
Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms to hit Winston County Friday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 5:03 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Winston County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are expected. "At 5:03 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending...
Update: Thunderstorms with damaging winds to hit Winston County Friday
An updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 7:45 a.m. in effect until 8:15 a.m. for Winston County. Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 7:45 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Houston Recreational Area, or 10...
🚦 Update: All Lanes Reopened on AL 44 in Marion County
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Alabama. Residents and commuters in Marion County can now breathe a sigh of relief as all lanes on AL 44 have been reopened to traffic. This update comes after an earlier incident that may have caused delays. Motorists are advised to resume their normal travel routes on this stretch of the highway. Please remain cautious while the traffic returns to regular flow and thank the transportation authorities for their efforts in swiftly managing the situation.
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