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Jasper residents complain about strange smell, taste of water
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - In Walker County, many residents are talking on social media about the water in Jasper. Several restaurants tell WBRC that they are having to switch to bottled water and canned drinks because the water tastes nasty and smells just as bad. Some businesses say what...
Alabama inmate Jamie Mills set to die; argues innocence, challenges ‘tortuous’ execution method
The Alabama Death Row inmate set to die by lethal injection in two weeks currently has two federal lawsuits pending, one challenging the state’s execution method and another arguing his innocence. Jamie Mills, 50, is set to die by Alabama’s three-drug lethal injection cocktail on May 30 at William...
DCH’s New Shuttle Service Is Creating Quite a Buzz
DCH Regional Medical Center has introduced a new shuttle service. designed to improve the experience for patients, visitors, and staff amid ongoing construction. The hospital's parking has been disrupted due to the construction of a new parking deck, making it challenging to find convenient spots. To address this, DCH is launched a fleet of shuttles that will transport individuals from distant parking lots to the hospital entrances. These shuttles, wrapped to look like ladybugs and bumblebees, have been nicknamed “shuttle bugs.”
Police searching for Walker County man, considered 'armed and dangerous'
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — A search is underway for a Nauvoo man. The Carbon Hill Police Department said 29-year-old Christopher Austin Lee Dodd wanted in connection to a recent crime and should be considered armed and dangerous. He should not be approached. He is 6'1" in height and...
Tornado Watch Cancelled
NWS Birmingham has cancelled the tornado watch for Blount, Cherokee, Etowah, Fayette, Lamar, and Walker counties in Central Alabama. No other counties remain in the tornado watch. Category: Alabama's Weather, ALL POSTS, Severe Weather. About the Author (Author Profile) Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband,...
Update: Severe thunderstorm warning previously issued will expire at 6:15 p.m.
The warning was for Tuscaloosa County. "The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm," states the National Weather Service.
Update: Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in West Central Alabama Saturday
The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 4:13 p.m. on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for Lamar, Fayette, Pickens and Tuscaloosa counties. The storms could bring marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 4:13 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms...
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