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Heat advisory for Alabama for Wednesday
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory at 2:16 p.m. on Tuesday valid for Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. for Marion, Winston, Walker, Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Talladega, Coosa, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Pike and Barbour counties. The weather service comments, "Heat index values up to...
Update: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in St. Clair and Talladega counties Sunday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 2:15 p.m. for St. Clair and Talladega counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 1:45 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Alpine Bay Resort, or 7...
Governor Kay Ivey Appoints J. Scott Brewer as District Judge in Talladega County
Talladega, AL — Governor Kay Ivey announced on Monday the appointment of J. Scott Brewer as District Judge for the 29th Judicial Circuit, Place #1, in Talladega County. Brewer will be filling the vacancy left by Judge Jeb Fannin, who is retiring effective June 1, 2024, after serving as District Judge since May 26, 2009. […] The post Governor Kay Ivey Appoints J. Scott Brewer as District Judge in Talladega County appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
ADEM Burn Ban Affects Nearby Counties
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — As springtime blossoms across Alabama, residents are urged to familiarize themselves with regulations concerning vegetation disposal and burning, as outlined by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). It is important to keep in mind that from May 1 to October 31, vegetative or land-clearing burning...
Update: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Central Alabama early Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 5:11 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Calhoun, St. Clair and Talladega counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:10 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Ragland, or 13...
Alabama governor appoints new district judge to 29th Judicial Circuit
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the appointment of J. Scott Brewer as district judge in Talladega County's 29th Judicial Circuit. Brewer will fill the vacancy left by Judge Jeb Fannin, who announced his retirement effective June 1 after serving for 15 years. “A well-known lawyer and prosecutor throughout...
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