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Update: Severe thunderstorm watch for Jackson County Tuesday evening
On Tuesday at 7:43 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 8 p.m. for Jackson County. Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk of these electrical discharges occurring...
North Alabama man convicted of murder for fatally shooting wife in 2022
A north Alabama man was convicted of murder Wednesday for killing his wife two years ago, court records showed. A Jackson County jury found Bradley Austin Grey, 29, of Section guilty in the April 15, 2022 shooting death of his wife, Olivia Gabriella Grey, according to online state court records.
Thunderstorms with nickel-sized hail in North Alabama Tuesday
The National Weather Service issued a report at 5:34 p.m. on Tuesday for strong thunderstorms until 6:15 p.m. for Limestone, Madison and Jackson counties. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and nickel-sized hail (0.88 inches) are expected. "At 5:33 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending...
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