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Dense fog advisory affecting Alabama until Saturday morning
A dense fog advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 4:01 a.m. in effect until 9 a.m. for Marion, Lamar, Fayette, Winston, Walker, Pickens, Tuscaloosa, Sumter, Greene, Hale and Marengo counties. The weather service adds, "Visibility less than one mile in dense fog." "Low visibility could...
Jasper, Alabama man killed after being struck by pickup truck
WALKER COUNTY, Miss. (WTVA) – A Jasper man was killed in a crash in Walker County Thursday morning. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports that 27-year-old Marcus C. Boteler was hit by a pickup truck while he was in the roadway, critically injuring him. Boteler was airlifted to Birmingham,...
Expect penny-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit North Alabama Friday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Friday at 3:46 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:30 p.m. for Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan counties. Expect penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) and wind gusts of up to 30 mph. "At 3:46 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over...
Tigers shut out Russellville twice, advance to semis
By Johnny Sanders, Sports Editor RUSSELLVILLE – The Springville Tigers continued their winning ways on Thursday as they travelled to Russellville to take on the Golden Tigers for the right to head to the state semifinals of the 5A playoffs. All Springville did was get back-to-back shutouts to punch their ticket to the next round, […]
High speed chases leave Bear Creek patrols in need
BEAR CREEK — Bear Creek Town Council members weighed options for better officer safety at a Saturday morning, April 20, meeting, after high speed pursuits of two different suspect vehicles days apart left one Bear Creek Police vehicle totaled and another in the shop damaged. A 2008 Dodge Charger,...
Hackleburg advances to third round in playoffs
LYNN — The Hackleburg Panthers made the short trip to Lynn Thursday, April 25, and came home victorious, shutting out the Bears to advance to the third round of the baseball playoffs. The first game was a defensive struggle, but the Panthers were able to break through to win...
Marion County Stampede nears
The Third Annual Marion County Stampede takes place this weekend on Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, at the Hamilton Industrial Park. Gates open at 5 p.m. Muttin’ Bustin’ begins at 6:30 p.m. (register by 6:15) and the rodeo starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, with all proceeds to benefit the Hamilton Aggie Football Booster Club. Children three and under are admitted free. Professional rodeo riders from all over the country will appear at this fun family fundraising event. Merchandise and food vendors will be onsite.
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