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Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Chilton and Coosa counties Thursday
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 11:12 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 11:45 a.m. for Chilton and Coosa counties. The storms are packing wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches). "At 11:12 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong...
Randolph and North Sand Mountain Claim Blue Maps at State Golf Tournament
Homewood High School freshman Jack Lowery and UMS-Wright senior Frances Brown survived the weather-shortened 2024 AHSAA State Golf Championships Tuesday at the Robert Trent Jones Trail Golf Course at Florence finishing the two-day, 27-hole competition as the overall boys’ and girls’ leaders. Brown helped UMS-Wright win the Class...
Only at Ozan
Nestled in the Appalachian foothills in the heart of Calera rests Ozan Vineyard, Winery and Spirits. Although the off season’s crops now seem barren, the five-acre vineyard has successfully weathered another tumultuous winter season–and springtime is now here. During the months that follow, this picturesque patch of heaven...
Randolph Raiders lead 5A State Golf Championships Day One
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Randolph Raiders have direct aim at the 5A State Boys Golf Championship. The Raiders may have Mother Nature to potentially thank on Day two. Randolph, coached by Mike Morris carded a team 323 (+35) to take a two stroke lead into Day Two of play at the Robert Trent Jones Shoals Course.
Shelby County NAACP presents scholarships with the help of the Montevallo Legacy Project
Three local students throughout Shelby County were recently awarded NAACP scholarships that seek to empower future leaders in the local community thanks to a partnership between the Montevallo Legacy Project and the Shelby County chapter of the NAACP. The post Shelby County NAACP presents scholarships with the help of the Montevallo Legacy Project appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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...
Central Alabama under a flood advisory until early Friday
A flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 7:54 p.m. in effect until Friday at midnight for Bibb, Jefferson and Tuscaloosa counties. The weather service describes, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways," adds...
UM honors the class of 2024 during spring commencement
Students proudly strode across Flowerhill lawn in honor of a momentous milestone in their lives as they accepted their degrees during the University of Montevallo’s Spring Commencement ceremony. The post UM honors the class of 2024 during spring commencement appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Softball Game Preview: Thorsby Will Face Pisgah
The Thorsby Rebels will face off against the Pisgah Eagles on Thursday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Thorsby comes in on four and Pisgah on five. Thorsby is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped...
Jeff State brings free workplace training to LCTC
From Jefferson State Community College Eighty-eight high school students at LeCroy Career Technical Center in Clanton have learned valuable workforce skills this spring through Jefferson State’s Skills for Success programs. Since Feb. 22, nine Skid Steer training classes have been completed at the center, with 65 total completers. Also, a Fiber Optics class recently finished with 23 additional students. The […] The post Jeff State brings free workplace training to LCTC appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Harrison inks track scholarship to Shelton State
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Maplesville High School standout distance runner Will Harrison signed a scholarship to run cross country at Shelton State Community College on May 1. Harrison was joined on stage by his family and Shelton State coach Charles Tiller, and he signed in front of an auditorium full of friends and […] The post Harrison inks track scholarship to Shelton State appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Investigators gathering information in Chilton County shooting
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Chilton County 911 received a call at approximately 6:15 a.m. on May 7 regarding a gunshot wound. On the call, it was determined an 80-year-old male was en route to Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton hospital with a gunshot wound to the arm. The man stated on the call that […] The post Investigators gathering information in Chilton County shooting appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
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