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West Alabama County-by-County Mother’s Day Weather & Temp Guide
Sunday, May 12, marks Mother's Day, and throughout Alabama, preparations are underway to honor the mom. Mother's Day is not just a day on the calendar but a heartfelt celebration of love and gratitude. It's a day when we recognize and appreciate the invaluable role that mothers play in our lives.
Update: Marble-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Central Alabama Friday
An updated report from the National Weather Service was issued on Friday at 12:36 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 1:15 a.m. for Hale, Perry, Marengo, Dallas, Autauga, Lowndes and Montgomery counties. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are expected. "At 12:36 a.m., Doppler radar...
Mistrial declared in Tuscaloosa County homicide case
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — Jury deliberations began on Thursday in the murder trial of Terek Herron-Antone, who is accused of killing Syibrieka Underwood. A Tuscaloosa County judge declared a mistrial today due to juror misconduct. In July 2021, Underwood was found dead inside a parked car in Duncanville alongside Highway 82. Herron-Antone, who previously […]
Tuscaloosa gives green light for new development 'Encore'
A new development is coming soon to the east side of Tuscaloosa. On Tuesday, Tuscaloosa city council members gave the green light to the $150 million "Encore" project with developer and businessman Stan Pate. The new development will be built on the site of the old McFarland mall. "It is...
Randolph Raiders lead 5A State Golf Championships Day One
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Randolph Raiders have direct aim at the 5A State Boys Golf Championship. The Raiders may have Mother Nature to potentially thank on Day two. Randolph, coached by Mike Morris carded a team 323 (+35) to take a two stroke lead into Day Two of play at the Robert Trent Jones Shoals Course.
2 dead, more than a dozen injured in 3 Alabama mass shootings Sunday
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — TheGun Violence Archive lists any shooting with four or more victims as a mass shooting. So far, according to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been more than 145 mass shootings in 2024. Three of those mass shootings took place in Alabama on Sunday. Tuscaloosa. One...
Severe storms possible Thursday in Marengo County
Demopolis and Marengo County could see a round of severe weather Thursday, May 9, as a cold front is expected to push through Alabama by Friday afternoon. Matt Grantham, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Birmingham, said a line of severe storms will be pushing through the state overnight Wednesday, May 8, through Thursday […] The post Severe storms possible Thursday in Marengo County appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
What Nick Saban misses most about coaching Alabama football
It’s been nearly five months since Nick Saban vacated his position as Alabama football’s head coach. Since leaving the job, he’s stayed on in an advisory role for the Crimson Tide and taken an analyst gig at ESPN. On Wednesday, he made his usual appearance at the...
Allen appointed to city school board
Aliquippa Allen became the newest member of the Demopolis City Schools Board of Education seat by a 4-1 vote at the Demopolis City Council meeting May 2. Allen was one of three women nominated for the post. Dr. Brittney Anderson withdrew her name, leaving Allen and Karen Braxton. The new board member will fill the […] The post Allen appointed to city school board appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
West Alabama Wednesday Briefing
It is Wednesday May 8, 2024. There is a possibility of strong to severe storms today and tomorrow. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
How to watch Alabama softball on TV, livestream in SEC Tournament vs. LSU
Alabama softball will open the 2024 SEC Tournament in a first-round game against LSU on Wednesday. The game is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. CT on SEC Network. The ninth-seeded Crimson Tide (33-16) are making a quick return to the Plains, having played at Jane B. Moore Field last weekend to close...
Report: Fentanyl-related traffic fatalities on the rise in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - A new report shows that the country’s Fentanyl crisis is spilling over onto the roads. The road safety study found that the number of Fentanyl-related traffic fatalities has nearly doubled in Alabama since 2018. There were 13 in 2018 and 23 in 2021 which is...
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