Multiple Days of Severe Weather Set to Impact Alabama Includes Tornadoes
Alabama will face a severe weather threat from Thursday through Sunday. The National Weather Service in Birmingham said the risk level increases with each round. The Townsquare Media Weather Center will pay close attention to this developing system. Three Rounds of Severe Weather Outlook. Thursday. Risk Level. A...
ALEA speaking about the warning signs with recent scams
DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) – Alabama law enforcement agency said dozens of Alabamians across the state are getting affected with recent scams. In late February, a scam targeting people for unpaid tolls was swarming the country Troope Kendra with ALEA knows of people affected, and said that other scams are harming Alabamians...
Alabama high school grad arrested in Caleb Wilson’s Louisiana HBCU fraternity hazing death
An Alabama high school graduate is among three suspects charged in connection with the off-campus hazing death of a student from a historically Black Louisiana university. Kyle Thurman, 25, was arrested Monday in Port Allen, Louisiana by the Baton Rouge Police Department’s Violent Crimes Apprehension Team and the...
Escaped Alabama inmate sought by law enforcement
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Department of Corrections is looking for an escaped inmate. Inmate Antonio McCoy was out at an assigned job location in Alex City at about 8 a.m. Tuesday when he left. McCoy is 48-years-old and described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, 178 lbs.,...
Cannabis cultivator celebrates Alabama licensing ruling
Www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 News – 2025-03-11 12:54:57. SUMMARY: A recent ruling has lifted a restraining order that halted Alabama’s medical cannabis licensing process. This ruling came after a court determined a local judge lacked jurisdiction, allowing licensed cultivators like Antoine Mauroy Tolkin to move forward....
Alabama’s road conditions recognized with national second-place ranking
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Alabama ranked second in a recent national study on road conditions. According to the ConsumerAffairs Research Team, 96.5% of urban roads and 98.7% of rural roads in the state are classified as being in acceptable condition. This achievement follows the passage of Governor Kay Ivey’s Rebuild...
House approves enhanced penalties for immigrants convicted of felonies against minors
The Alabama House of Representatives passed two immigration-related bills Thursday. HB 3, sponsored by Rep. Chip Brown, R-Hollingers Island, enhances penalties for people without legal status when they are charged with a felony where the victim is a minor. It passed 76-3, with 24 abstentions. Brown said the...
Northbound lanes of US 231 in Montgomery County reopen after Tuesday crash
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Tuesday morning crash shut down the northbound lanes of US 231 near Peake Road in Montgomery County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The two-vehicle crash happened just before 6 a.m. Those northbound lanes were closed for hours, with ALEA saying the scene was...
Alabama Braces for Weekend Storms: Hail, Damaging Winds, & Tornadoes
A developing weather system is set to impact the southern region, bringing days of severe weather risks across multiple states, including Alabama. Be prepared for severe weather over the next few days, starting on Thursday and lasting through Sunday. Weekend Outlook – Friday through Sunday. Timing. The National...
Warming Up This Week, WEATHER AWARE Saturday for strong to severe storms
⚠️AIR QUALITY ALERT TUESDAY⚠️ CODE RED ALERT for Jefferson and Shelby Counties! Smoke from prescribed burns has significantly increased the poor air quality. If you have heart or lung issues please limit your time outside on Tuesday. The rest of us should conserve energy by carpooling and refueling after 6 PM....