tornadoes

Spring in Alabama can be wonderful. Temperatures warm, but it’s usually not too hot yet. Spring also can be violent. Already this year, even before spring officially started, we’ve seen deadly tornadoes wreak havoc across the state, taking many lives. One fact about Alabama’s spring, though, is that it won’t be long before we see … Continued

Certain horrific events occurring during the course of our lives seem to leave etchings in our memory as a result of the emotional impact on us. Whether acts of terrorism, natural disasters or accidents such as the Challenger explosion, we remember vivid details about each day. While serving as President of the Alabama Public Service … Continued

U.S. Sen. Doug Jones and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke on the Senate floor on Monday about the tornadoes that passed through Lee County on Sunday. They both offered condolences to the confirmed 23 victims’ families and all of the families whose homes and businesses were damaged. “I ask that everyone pray for … Continued

At least 23 people are dead after a series of severe storms and a potential tornado hit a rural area of Lee County south of Auburn and Opelika on Sunday afternoon. Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones said the number currently stands at 23, but could potentially rise as search crews are able to comb through … Continued

Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, introduced a bipartisan disaster relief package on Tuesday alongside senators David Perdue, R-Georgia, Johnny Isakson, R-Georgia, Marco Rubio, R-Florida, Rick Scott, R-Florida, Tim Scott, R-North Carolina, and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska. The bill is supported by President Donald Trump. The legislation will provide relief for damage caused by Hurricane Michael, which hit … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, April 27, was the fourth anniversary of the 2011 tornadoes which struck the State of Alabama doing unprecedented damage to counties across the State. US Representative Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) wrote on Facebook, “On this 4th anniversary we remember the lives lost, the lives changed and the scars left … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For most Alabamians Christmas 2012 began around the Christmas tree exchanging presents and creating memories.  For many Alabamians, Christmas 2012 also included huddling around their basement or safe rooms praying that the severe weather passes them by.  For some, Alabamians Christmas Day 2012 ended with them surveying the damage. … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Aalabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced Wednesday that more than $15.7 million will be awarded to nine local governments for long-term recovery from the deadly tornadoes which devastated parts of the state in April 2011. Gov. Bentley said, “This funding will help make communities whole. The storms were devastating … Continued