James Spann

News / National / State

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

Brandon Moseley

September 14, 2020

Tropical Storm Sally likely to impact Alabama this week

Tropical Storm Sally is currently southeast of Biloxi, Mississippi. While the eye of the storm is not expected to come ashore in Alabama, the storm is expected to impact Alabama’s weather through this week. As of 4 a.m. Monday morning, Tropical Storm Sally is about 175 miles southeast of Biloxi, Mississippi, with winds of 60 … Continued

Brandon Moseley

September 14, 2020

Tropical Storm Sally approaches Alabama Gulf Coast

The storm is currently tracking toward coming ashore near New Orleans at 8 a.m. on Tuesday at hurricane strength, but history tells us that the tracks of these storms can and do change.

Brandon Moseley

September 13, 2020

Severe weather, strong tornadoes possible Sunday

There is a strong possibility of severe weather on this Easter Sunday. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has announced that, despite some risk of COVID-19, storm shelters should still be open if and when Alabamians need them today. “Unfortunately, Alabama is far too familiar with the unpredictability of severe weather,” Gov. Ivey said. “Our state stands … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 12, 2020

Former Alabama Power CEO Elmer Harris has died

Elmer Harris who was a well known Alabama businessman, philanthropist and the former CEO of Alabama Power, died on Monday. Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said, “I was honored to call Elmer Harris a friend. He made our state better through his work, including his critical role in economic development. Rebecca and I will be praying … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 24, 2019

Grandview Medical Center Finally Opens

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, October 2 U.S. Representative Gary Palmer (R from Hoover) was among the dignitaries on hand for the Grandview Medical Center Ribbon Cutting in Birmingham, Alabama. Congressman Palmer said on Facebook, “Today, I attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Grandview Medical Center on Highway 280 in … Continued

Brandon Moseley

October 7, 2015

Alabama Leaders Respond to Tide’s Crushing Victory Over Notre Dame

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The University of Alabama football team won its’ third national championship in four years on Monday night. Alabama’s leaders were quick to express congratulations to the football team on their historic victory over Notre Dame. Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) said, “Congratulations to the Crimson Tide on winning the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 8, 2013