Flooding Concerns Grow as Rainfall and Heavy Downpours Target West Alabama
West Alabama residents can expect a stretch of wet weather this week, bringing multiple rounds of rain and the potential for heavy downpours at times.
Faith, history on display as W.C. Rice truck returns after 30 years
A familiar piece of Autauga County history rolled back into public view Saturday as W.C. Rice’s cross-covered red pickup truck appeared from nearly three decades of storage for a special community showcase. The truck, covered in hand-painted crosses and religious messages, was displayed during an event at ACE Southern.
Major Coastal Restoration Projects Coming to Alabama
Alabama is set to receive $87 million for coastal restoration projects aimed at protecting waterways, wildlife habitats and coastal communities.
Money awarded for Grand Batture Island Restoration
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WALA) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) approved more than $403 million in funding decisions for restoration efforts spanning the Gulf Coast states. The funding includes $11.95 million for Grand Batture Island Restorat
Alabama professors react as Auburn takes more control over faculty, curriculum
After Auburn University made sweeping changes to faculty representation and curriculum, professors at other schools are wondering whether they are next. Last week, Auburn’s Board of Trustees dissolved its faculty senate and asserted more control over curriculum. “Faculty governance is one of the key safeguards against
Alabama Father, 34, Shot and Killed in Front of His Family During Argument at...
The victim was identified by authorities as Birmingham resident Jorge Fonseca
Alabama community mourns loss of beloved principal: ‘Always be remembered’
The Lowndes County school system and members of the community are grieving the loss of Lowndes Middle School Principal Christopher Chambers after his death this weekend. “It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the sudden passing of Principal Christopher Chambers,” school leaders said in a statement posted to Face
Rain and thunderstorm chances increase this afternoon
A line of showers and thunderstorms will push through this afternoon. Almost all of the Tennessee Valley is under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for stronger storms. The main threats will be damaging winds, torrential rainfall, and frequent lightning. A few showers are already out and about this...
West Alabama Faces Widespread Rainfall with Expected 3 to 6 Inches of Rain
West Alabama could see 3 to 6 inches of rain this week, raising flooding concerns.
Scattered Storms by Sunday Afternoon, Then Periods of Heavy Rain Next Week
CBS 42 Weather Live Channel: Weekend Outlook: For Sunday, deep tropical moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Cristina will move from Texas into Alabama, increasing humidity and bringing more frequent storms with heavy downpours by afternoon into the evening. Highs will be in the lower 90s, and the heat index wi
