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North Alabama tornado count up to 14 from May 8-9 storms
The National Weather Service has now confirmed 14 tornadoes touched down in north Alabama during a round of severe storms on May 8 and 9. The weather service on Wednesday said additional storm surveys confirmed two additional tornado tracks in Madison County and one in Jackson County. Earlier storm surveys...
Alabama Christian softball falls to Plainview in the Class 3A softball state tournament
OXFORD — With the game scoreless through the first four innings, Plainview’s seventh inning heroics propelled it past Alabama Christian (15-19) 4-3 in the Class 3A first round of the AHSAA softball state championships. Jada Hampton’s two-run home run gave Plainview (34-9) its first lead of the game in the bottom of the fifth. Izzy Warrick got an RBI in the sixth inning for Alabama Christian’s first runs. ...
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...
How Alabama Turned to Restrictive Deed Covenants to Ward Off Flooding Claims From Black Residents
SHILOH COMMUNITY, Ala.—Their land is bound forever. The deeds of three homeowners — Pastor Timothy Williams, Aretha Wright, and Page Jones — all living in the historically Black Shiloh community of south Alabama, tell the tale. Restrictive covenants attached to their deeds limit the ability of current...
Skyline wins first ever State Softball Championship
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Fourth time is the charm for the Skyline Vikings softball team. The 2024 Vikings team defeated Leroy 9-0 to capture their first ever State Softball title in Class 1A. The Vikings, led by eight seniors, reached the State Championship the last three seasons, but would end...
A few DeKalb County structures damaged, 2 people taken to hospital as storms hit Alabama
Emergency management authorities are expected to sweep across parts of north Alabama Thursday morning to assess overnight damage by a round of severe storms and possible tornadoes Wednesday night. As a “tornado emergency” was declared late Wednesday night by the National Weather Service in Huntsville, the DeKalb County emergency management...
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,...
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...
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