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Suspicious letter at ADOC HQ ruled harmless after building evacuated

A powder inside the letter was later determined to be cellulose powder, a harmless food additive.
December 14, 2022

Zeta is a hurricane again

Zeta currently has sustained winds of 85 mph. On its current course it will make landfall at Southeast Louisiana or the Mississippi Coast late this afternoon and move through Alabama tonight.
October 28, 2020

Evacuations recommended as Sally moves toward Alabama as a hurricane

Tropical Storm Sally has intensified into a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center, prompting recommended evacuations along Alabama’s Gulf Coast as the storm approaches and continues an eastward drift that is bringing it closer to Alabama. At 4 p.m. Monday, Hurricane Sally was upgraded to a Category 2 storm. Its more easterly track now … Continued
September 14, 2020

Ivey urges everyone to have a plan for Hurricane Irma

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey stressed the importance of everyone getting prepared for hurricane season, especially as we approach the peak of the season, according to the National Hurricane Center. Wednesday, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency conducted its first coordinating group call as they continue to … Continued
September 7, 2017

Bomb Scare in Decatur Leads to School Evacuations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Several schools in the Decatur were ordered to evacuate after authorities said a suspicious device had been found attached to a rail car at the Daikin facility on Highway 20.  All schools within a five mile radius of the plant were either dismissed or the students were transferred to schools … Continued
November 22, 2013