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Lumsden Announces Funding for Tooga Theater in Summerville
State Rep. Eddie Lumsden, R-Armuchee, announced Tuesday that Tooga Theater in Summerville has been awarded a $250,000 grant in the amended fiscal year budget that runs through June 30. “The Tooga Theater, nestled in historic downtown Summerville, has long been a cherished hub for cultural and community activities, serving as a testament to our rich heritage,” Lumsden said. “This grant not only bolsters the theater’s role as a cultural and historical asset for the citizens of Chattooga County but also promises to attract more tourists,...
Weather alert issued for dense fog in North Alabama Thursday morning
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Thursday at 6:09 a.m. for dense fog until 8 a.m. for Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman counties. "Patchy Dense Fog has developed across parts of the area with some visibilities reduced to 1/4...
Pisgah softball shut out in game one of MHSAA 2A State Championship
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WLBT) - Pisgah softball faced the defending-champion East Union Urchins in the MHSAA 2A State Championship Tuesday. Two-time 2A Miss Softball Lucy Cochran took the mound for the Urchins, and stymied the Dragon bats. Cochran did not allow her first hit until the fifth inning, but immediately faced...
Country music legend surprises Fort Payne High School students
Students in Fort Payne got a special surprise when a country music legend showed up at their high school. Jacksonville State University Trustee Randy Owen, best known for being the lead singer of the band Alabama, made an appearance at the annual scholarship awards program on Tuesday. He helped college...
Terrifying video shows Henagar tornado with massive lightning strike
HENAGAR, Ala. — An intense video caught one of theHenagar tornadoes from Wednesday's tornado warnings and tornado emergency. More than two dozen homes were damaged during the storms, including Wanda White's. The Whites sat in their storm shelter for 10 hours during multiple tornado warnings that hit DeKalb County...
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