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Clarke and Washington counties under a flood warning Sunday and Monday
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning at 7:35 p.m. on Thursday valid from Sunday 6 p.m. until Monday 9 a.m. for Clarke and Washington counties. The weather service comments, "Minor flooding is forecast for Tombigbee River near Leroy." "At 24.0 feet, Flooding of low-lying farm and pasturelands begins....
OB-GYN: Hospital conversions in rural Alabama could undermine maternal care
Dr. Max Rogers said the board of Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) thinks he’s a “broken record” for sounding the alarm on maternal health outcomes in the state. Each time he raises the issue, Rogers, an OB-GYN based in Clarke County, brings a different perspective to warn the board about worsening outcomes in rural […] The post OB-GYN: Hospital conversions in rural Alabama could undermine maternal care appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
🚧 Roadway Obstruction Alert: Tree Blocking Road at Wilson Circle, Clarke County, AL
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in Alabama. Local travelers are urged to exercise caution on Wilson Circle in Clarke County, due to a tree that has fallen and is currently blocking the roadway. Authorities are advising residents and commuters to be aware of the obstacle and to navigate the area carefully to ensure personal and public safety. The significance of the hazard necessitates heightened attention while driving through this particular location. The local transportation department is likely addressing the issue, and further updates will be provided as they become available. For now, consider alternate routes if possible and stay vigilant to avoid any untoward incidents.
Alabama ‘American Idol’ star’s town readies for semifinal performance: ‘it’s bigger, because of him’
The town of McIntosh, Ala., about 40 miles north of Mobile, has rallied to support Triston Harper, 15, as he competes to make the top three on “American Idol,” airing on ABC. “We’re on pins and needles right now, hoping he’ll make the top three,” Mary Byrd, Harper’s...
Trial in chlorine leak lawsuit filed by over 100 McIntosh residents delayed
A trial in a lawsuit filed by more than 100 residents of McIntosh against Olin Corporation, a chlorine manufacturer with a plant in the town, will be delayed until next year. “There’s wrongdoing going on, and it’s been going on, and we’re trying to stop it,” said Joseph “Mac” McCorquodale, an attorney with McCorquodale Law Firm in Jackson and one of the attorneys representing the plaintiffs.
Expect nickel-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Washington County Saturday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Saturday at 6:49 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 7:30 p.m. for Washington County. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) are expected. "At 6:48 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 4 miles east of...
Alabama Power’s Washington County Cogen Facility celebrates 25 years of excellence
The facility has been producing power since 1999. Alabama Power’s Washington County Cogen Facility recently celebrated 25 years of successful power generation. The cogeneration unit began commercial operation in February 1999 with Olin Corporation, a global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products. Washington Cogen Assistant Plant Manager Matt Hornsby is proud of the team’s [...]
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