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Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Southwest Alabama early Tuesday evening
The National Weather Service issued a report at 2:56 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 4 p.m. for Clarke, Wilcox and Monroe counties. Residents can look for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:55 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Fulton, or...
Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Wilcox County Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:18 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 6:45 p.m. for Wilcox County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:17 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northeast of Pine Apple, or 17 miles...
Expect strong thunderstorms in Wilcox County Saturday afternoon
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Saturday at 2:07 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2:45 p.m. for Wilcox County. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 2:07 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southeast of Camden, moving...
Non-profits partner to host STEAM summer camp in Camden
A group of Wilcox County children are taking part in two weeks of STEAM learning activities — at a summer camp in Camden. Black Belt Housing Authority partnered with Estella’s Brilliant Bus — to host it’s first STEAM summer camp. “We want to expose these kids...
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Southwest Alabama early Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:01 p.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Clarke, Wilcox and Monroe counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 11 miles east of Fulton, or 14...
Gee's Bend at ASU
The exhibit from Wilcox County, Alabama showcases quilts and the artists who created them; its taking place on the campus of Alabama State University as part of the annual Colvin-Feagin Art Show hosted by the University's National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture. The quilts will...
Alabama state representative arrested on felony fraud-related charges
An Alabama state representative has been arrested by the Alabama Attorney General’s office on felony fraud-related charges. Kelvin Jamichael Lawrence, 50, a resident of Lowndes County, was charged with forgery in the second degree and with criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree, said Attorney General Steve Marshall. The indictment alleges that Lawrence, with the intent to defraud, falsely made, completed or altered a builder’s license.
Update: South Alabama under a heat advisory Monday evening
An updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Monday at 4:47 p.m. in effect until 7 p.m. for Wilcox, Butler, Crenshaw and Covington counties. The weather service adds, "Heat index values up to 109 degrees expected." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," adds...
State Rep. Kelvin Lawrence has been charged with forgery and possession of a forged instrument
On Tuesday, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) announced that state Representative Kelvin Jamichael Lawrence (D-Hayneville) was arrested on two felony charges. Rep. Lawrence is age 50 and a resident of Hayneville in Lowndes County. He is the former Mayor of Hayneville. He represents House District 69 in Lowndes, Montgomery, Wilcox, and Autauga Counties. He has served in the House since 2014.
SHA to host Housing Choice Voucher Success Summit on July 16
Selma Housing Authority (SHA) will host the Housing Choice Voucher Success Summit: Empowering Landlords and Voucher Holders on Tuesday, July 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The summit is aimed at helping rental property owners in Dallas, Wilcox and Clarke counties explore HUD-extended NSPIRE Standards and how to expand their rental portfolio through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
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