Statewide News Digest

Weather Updates

• Pleasant Conditions North Alabama: Meteorologist Lugh's forecast reports very pleasant conditions for north Alabama with warmth...

Pleasant warmth returns to the Tennessee Valley for the rest of the week and weekend, with well above average temperatures in store. Great for outdoor plans and travel.

North Alabama coroners advocate inclusion in SB293, making interference a Class A misdemeanor at emergency scenes.

• Safety risks: Often first/last...

Safety alert for UA community and travelers: 20-year-old James “Jimmy” Gracey vanished over 24 hours ago in Barcelona.

• Last seen: 3 a.m. March 17...

Transparency boost for Alabama consumers: House passed bill requiring Public Service Commission to hold public rate case hearings every three years. Key step in utility rate-setting affecting local economy.

Alabama Supreme Court rules police can demand to see ID during stops, following a pastor's arrest. Key ruling on stop-and-identify laws impacts public safety and civil rights balance for Alabamians.

• Statewide freeze hits tonight into early Wednesday, after cold snap with lows into low 20s.
• North/Central AL snow melted, weak clipper Wednesday,...

• Mayor Orgill and Engineer Perez detail the project's purpose, design objectives, and downtown enhancements in Episode 4.
• Key studies and community...

Birmingham mayor is moving to address negligent property owners as residents demand neighborhood revival. Key local action covered by WVTM13.

New State Laws

• 🔥 Over 100 Bills Signed by Gov. Kay Ivey: Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has signed more than 100 bills into law as the legislative...

• Four-star Chris Harris Jr., Missouri's No. 4 recruit and national No. 18 athlete, commits to Tigers over Alabama.
• DeBoer's Crimson Tide lose out...

• Crestwood Medical CEO stepping down in Huntsville, announced 2 hours ago
• Impact Day weather continues through Tuesday morning
• Jackson County shooting victim reported

Alabama's transformation gains international spotlight via viral Globe piece (5M+ views) comparing it to declining Canadian GDP.

• Huntsville...

North Alabama drivers get a safety boost on I-65:

• 50-mile stretch through three counties now has new signage
• ALDOT's major project replaced 72 signs via contractor Superior Traffic Control
• Aimed at enhancing road safety for commuters

Key changes for bounce-back:

• Hyphenated name to Coleman-Williams, honoring his mom—his best friend.
• Jersey switch from No. 2 to No. 1, echoing...

Catch the full Commission Meeting March 16th 2026 on YouTube – 1:48:09 duration, 32 views, 0 likes/comments so far. Essential access to local proceedings.

• Fred Gossage's Monday afternoon 5:00 update from the home weather center
• Covers Southern Tennessee, North Alabama, NE Mississippi with daily...

• Gov. Kay Ivey has signed more than 100 bills into law.
• Legislative session is more than halfway through.
• New laws may impact daily life.
• Lawmakers still debating others.

Winter Weather Alerts

• 🔥 Snow Showers and Advisories: Snow showers occurred across North Alabama and Birmingham, with a winter weather advisory...

Timeline of Aden Holloway's arrest and fallout:

• Monday bust: West Alabama Narcotics Task Force raided 21-year-old Crimson Tide guard's Tuscaloosa...