Montgomery - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded more than $1.36 million in grant funding to seven nonprofit agencies in central and north Alabama that provide assistance to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes. The grants are being administered by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) using funds made available… Continue reading Gov. Ivey Awards $1.36 Million in grants to support crime victims
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Weogufka VFD pumper was totaled and firefighter injured during brush fire response
Stewartville - A Weogufka Volunteer Fire Department pumper truck responding to a mutual aid call for a large brush fire in Stewartville was destroyed and a firefighter injured in a single-vehicle crash earlier this week. According to the Weogufka, the one person in the vehicle was taken to Coosa Valley Medical Center for evaluation, treated… Continue reading Weogufka VFD pumper was totaled and firefighter injured during brush fire response
East Central Alabama is under two weather advisories and a warning
Sylacauga - The National Weather Service has issued a trio of weather statements for the following counties: Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Coosa,Tallapoosa, Chambers, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike, and Barbour Counties. A “Cold Weather Advisory” remains in effect from 12:00 midnight tonight to 12:00 Noon on Saturday. For the Cold Weather… Continue reading East Central Alabama is under two weather advisories and a warning
Another snowstorm could be on the way for the Gulf Coast, East Coast
East Central Alabama - AccuWeather meteorologists are pointing to the potential for another winter storm even this coming weekend. The cold that settled in across the South and the East this week will help set the stage for the risk of wintry weather throughout the week, including another potential winter storm this weekend. "Late this… Continue reading Another snowstorm could be on the way for the Gulf Coast, East Coast
It’s the time of year for fruit tree pruning – Are you properly prepared?
Talladega - The Alabama Cooperative Extension System offers a fruit pruning workshop in Talladega County, providing hands-on learning for those interested in mastering the art of fruit tree pruning. It’s set for Wednesday, January 21st from 9:00 a.m. until Noon at the Talladega County Extension Office at 132 North Court Street in Talladega. This workshop… Continue reading It’s the time of year for fruit tree pruning – Are you properly prepared?
Coosa County residents are looking for ways to stop a rock quarry
Coosa County - A community meeting in Kellyton this past week focused on a potential rock quarry that is proposed on Coosa County Road 87. Coosa County District 1 Commissioner John Forbus said the land is about 200 acres, close to homes and businesses. Among the concerns raised by the crowd were nearby property values,… Continue reading Coosa County residents are looking for ways to stop a rock quarry
Late Friday, early Saturday storms leave 9,358 east-central Alabama electricity customers without power
East-Central Alabama - From Friday afternoon through early Saturday morning, a strong storm system knocked out power to a large number of electric customers in Clay, Coosa, and Tallapoosa Counties in east-central Alabama. Power crews are out accessing the damage and working to get customers reconnected as soon as is possible. Find Energy reports the… Continue reading Late Friday, early Saturday storms leave 9,358 east-central Alabama electricity customers without power
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