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The Weather Authority: Storms winding down, few possible overnight
A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for Lamar, Fayette, Walker Jefferson, Shelby, Talladega, Clay, Tallapoosa, Coosa, Chilton, Bibb, Tuscaloosa, Pickens, Greene, Hale, Sumter, Marengo, & Perry counties in central AL until 11pm. With this latest batch of storms to move through the atmosphere is now thoroughly worked over and...
Sylacauga Police Department warns of surge in fraudulent online transactions
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – The Sylacauga Police Department is sounding the alarm on a troubling uptick in fraudulent transactions within the community, particularly targeting online and social media sellers. Law enforcement officials have observed a surge in scams involving counterfeit currency, with perpetrators deceiving unsuspecting sellers during transactions, often for...
'He did it for us': Pell City High School students sad to say goodbye to Rush Propst after resignation
PELL CITY, Ala. — It’s been days since Pell City head football coach Rush Propst announced his resignation, but the fallout isn’t over just yet. Pell City has already found a new coach. Former Alabama football player Nick Gentry will lead the Panthers on the field next season. Students told WVTM 13 they’re excited to see what he’ll do as the coach, but Propst will be missed.
Strong winds topple oak tree onto Trussville family’s home
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WIAT) — A family in Trussville took cover in their basement during severe storms Thursday, fearing a tornado may form in their area. Cheryl and Jerry Chandler were at home with their adult daughter when a massive oak tree came down on top of their home on North Lake Drive. “It was like […]
Springville announces temporary road closures next week
SPRINGVILLE, Ala.–The City of Springville announced that temporary closures of Murphrees Valley Road are scheduled for next week. The temporary closures are planned for Monday, May 13, and Tuesday, May 14, between Highway 11 and Spring Street. According to the city, the closures will start after morning school traffic...
Lady Huskies to play for title
By John Goolsby, Prep Sports Editor OXFORD-The Hewitt-Trussville softball team (36-6) put in a gutsy performance on Monday. The Lady Huskies defeated Dothan 14-0, Thompson 4-2, and Hoover 5-4 to punch their ticket to Tuesday’s championship game. Hewitt-Trussville awaits the winner between Daphne, Central Phenix City and Hoover as their opponent in the AHSAA 7A […]
Hoover native featured in upcoming documentary on the Blue Angels
HOOVER, Ala. (WIAT) — The documentary “The Blue Angels” will bring the wonder and spectacle of the iconic flight team to audiences this month. The film follows “the veterans and newest class of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron tackling intense training and a season of heart-stopping aerial artistry,” according to its description. U.S. […]
New York woman charged with attempted murder in knife attack at Trussville hotel
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. — Police have arrested a woman after a knife attack in a Trussville hotel Tuesday night. Officers responded to a 911 call just after 8:15 p.m. at the Quality Inn on Norrell Drive, according to Trussville police. When they arrived they found a woman in the lobby...
Woman killed after train collides with truck in Talladega County
TALLADEGA COUNTY, Ala. (WIAT) — A 20-year-old Louisiana woman was killed when the truck she was riding in was struck by a train Sunday afternoon. According to state troopers, Breana N. Fontenot was the passenger in a Ford F-150 when it was struck by a train at the intersection of County Road 207 and the […]
Trussville Rotary awards $12,000 to HTHS students
From Tribune staff reports TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Trussville Rotary Daybreak club announced its 2024 Hewitt-Trussville High School scholarship recipients this week, awarding double the amount the group gave last year. HTHS Senior Sam Bishop was awarded a $2,000 vocational scholarship to continue his education at Jefferson State Community College. Bishop, who volunteers with Trussville Fire & Rescue, plans […]
Springville Tigers win second straight 5A soccer championship
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor HUNTSVILLE – When you think of dynasties in sports, you will at least have to consider that of the Springville Tigers girls soccer team, who have now won the last two 5A state championships after a 5-2 win over the Gulf Shores Dolphins on Friday. The Tigers capped off a […]
What's that noise? It may be coming from the loudest insect in the world
ASHVILLE, Ala. — You may have heard friends and family members wondering what is suddenly causing a loud, non-stop humming or chirping noise lately. Experts say what they're hearing is likely cicadas, which began invading wooded areas in Alabama and other parts of the U.S. in April. Candy Herren...
Another round of strong to severe storms by early morning
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Unsettled weather pattern continues through Friday morning; however, we will see a lull in the active pattern for your Thursday evening. Energy does not start to lift back into the region until around midnight and into the early morning commute. Thunderstorm complex number one has pushed out across the region, but […]
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