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Update: Nickel-sized hail and damaging winds expected with thunderstorms in Covington County Monday
On Monday at 8:09 a.m. an updated severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service valid until 8:30 a.m. for Covington County. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) are expected. "At 8:08 a.m., a severe thunderstorm was located near Opp, moving east...
More rounds of strong to severe storms expected today
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– We are under the threat of more severe weather and flooding across the Wiregrass over the next 24 hours. Portions of the Wiregrass are under a level 3 ‘Enhanced’ risk of severe weather and level 3 ‘Moderate risk’ of flash flooding. Currently, we are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11 AM CDT. This includes Houston, Geneva, Coffee, and Dale Counties. A flash flood watch is in effect from 10AM today all the way up until 7PM Tuesday.
Lady Rebels headed to first state tournament in a decade
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... For the first time since 2014, the Zion Chapel Lady Rebels will compete in the Class 2A State Softball Tournament this week. Zion Chapel is coming off a regional tournament that saw the Lady Rebels split their first two games before winning three straight to qualify for the state tournament.
Storms sweep through Crenshaw County overnight
South Alabama residents endured a tumultuous night as severe weather impacted the region from Thursday into Friday morning. The National Weather Service in Mobile and the Crenshaw County Emergency Management Agency Director Elliot Jones reported widespread impact, with 31 roadway locations affected by fallen trees including South Glenwood Road, Sheep Trail Road, Weed Road, South […] The post Storms sweep through Crenshaw County overnight appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Crenshaw County Arrests 4/17 – May 6
April 17 * Corey Andrew Walden, 37 – Public intoxication, SORNA violation April 18 * Jacob Darren Ray, 26 – Attempting to elude police * Shapale LA Austin, 45 – Hold for other agency * Ricky Allen Beck, Jr., 40 – Hold for other agency * Shawnterra Oteana-Shawma Christian, 36 – Hold for outside […] The post Crenshaw County Arrests 4/17 – May 6 appeared first on Luverne Journal.
New pay for Andalusia City Council, mayor approved; takes effect after 2025 election
Members of the Andalusia City Council and the mayor will receive a pay increase with the next administration. Following a first reading in April on the ordinance to increase elected officials’ compensation, the council voted unanimously for its approval during a meeting on Wednesday, May 8. The ordinance will increase the salary of the mayor […] The post New pay for Andalusia City Council, mayor approved; takes effect after 2025 election appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
COLUMN: Nurses are the backbone of healthcare
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Hospice Recognizes National Nurses Week – May 6 to 12, 2024. Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, and though Maya Angelou was not a nurse, her mother, Vivian Baxter Johnson, was. One Ms. Angelou’s most familiar and famous quotes is, “As a nurse, we have the opportunity to heal the heart, mind, soul, and body of our patients, their families, and ourselves. They may forget your name, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou.
Crenshaw County artists celebrate contest wins
By Staff Reports Crenshaw County winners of The Luverne Journal 2024 Easter Coloring Contest received a party on May 6 for their classroom sponsored by the Luverne McDonalds. The winners joined Journal David Manager, McDonald’s General Manager Nicole Quinn and Eddie Byrd, McDonald’s director of marketing and community outreach to celebrate the win. The post Crenshaw County artists celebrate contest wins appeared first on Luverne Journal.
W.S. Harlan Elementary School second grade visits courthouse
Second-grade students from W.S. Harlan Elementary School in Lockhart visited the Covington County Courthouse on Monday, May 6. They had the opportunity to visit with Circuit Judge Ben Bowden and Probate Judge Stacy Brooks. Accompanying the students on their trip were Jennifer Hammac and Kathii Lovelady, second-grade teachers at WSH, and Heather Taylor, who is […] The post W.S. Harlan Elementary School second grade visits courthouse appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
4-H students bring home ribbons from Regional Congress competition
Covington County 4-H recently sent 10 students to the 4-H Regional Congress held at Luverne High School on Saturday, April 27. Students competed in six events, and Covington County finished with six winners in various categories. Those include Birdhouse, Blocks Rocks (Lego), The World I See (Photography), Public Speaking, and Freestyle Showcase Competitions. These students […] The post 4-H students bring home ribbons from Regional Congress competition appeared first on The Andalusia Star-News.
Amanda Walker: The old piano on the porch
I don’t even know why it is sad to me. It represents a time long before I was born – and I’m dancing around the just over the half century mark. The only way I had any awareness of the piano being there is because it sits on the porch of a house facing County Road29 in the community of Old Texas. That is one of the many backroad route options from my house to Red Level in Covington County.
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