West Alabama Monday Briefing
Good morning West Alabama! It is back to work on Monday July 29,2024.
We go from Sunday flooding across West Alabama to a Heat Advisory for all of West Alabama through 9:00 Tuesday night. Heat indices could approach 107 degrees during the daytime hours today and tomorrow. Shower and thunderstorm activity is expected to be reduced.
It is important to remember to limit your time outdoors in the heat, hydrate frequently and do not leave humans or pets in unattended vehicles.
Heavy downpours and frequent lightning yesterday resulted in flash flooding because drainage systems could not handle the excessive water. Some areas saw water up to the bottom of car doors. Once the rain stopped water slowly drained.
Lightning strikes mounting into the hundreds knocked power off to several areas across West Alabama.
Read More: Expect Rising Temperatures to Return Across Alabama This Week
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The Forecast:
Controversy continues over alleged racist comments made by the co-owner of the iconic Nicks Restaurant (better known as Nick's in the Sticks) on U-S 11 West in Tuscaloosa. He is accused by some customers of using the n-word in referencing a white customer visiting a table with black friends. The co-owner identified as Jack Moltz denies using the term and no confirming evidence other than the word of the complainants has been produced at this point.
Read More: Iconic Tuscaloosa Restaurant Under Fire Over Owner's Alleged Slur
21-year-old Howell Booth Holland, III of Fayette is dead and his 18-year-old Jackson Luke Overton from Winfield remains in Tuscaloosa County Jail this morning after an argument led to a shooting. It happened Saturday night in front of Embassy Suites on University Blvd. The two had been visiting bars and clubs and had parked in the hotel parking lot. Neither were guests there.
Read More: Tuscaloosa Murder Victim Was Visiting Bars, Shot by Friend
The Tuscaloosa County school district is working to reach a settlement with former Davis Emerson middle school teacher, Sharron Martin. She was overpaid after leaving the system and kept the money. Tuscaloosa County superintendent Dr. Keri Johnson told media that it was a mistake from the county school system that led to the overpayment.
Martin has since filed for bankruptcy. No charges have been filed.
United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama has partnered with Del Ray Farms in a collaboration to support local agriculture and promote community health through nutritious food options.
Del Ray Farms will supply hydroponic lettuce to key partner's including DCH Regional Medical Center and Tuscaloosa City Schools. A grant from grant from The Alabama One Aspire Foundation has helped fund the project.
A ceremony to mark the partnership between UCP of West Alabama and Del Ray Farms is set for 10:30 AM this morning at Del Ray Farms' facility located at 2105 26th Avenue.
A study by CNBC has ranked Alabama the most improved state for business in the nation at this point in 2024. Alabama’s rank at No. 20 reveals a 22-spot jump from No. 42 last year mid-way through the year.
An influx of college educated workers is credited for helping earn the designation from CNBC.
#1 was Virginia, Mississippi was next to last in the rankings.
Campaigns from the state house to the White House are heating up and will switch into high gear over Labor Day weekend. That means you will be getting hundreds of online solicitations to click on a link to donate to candidates. The Better Business Bureau of Central Alabama is cautioning to be careful.
BBB has received numerous complaints of fake links asking for campaign donations for various campaigns. BBB experts are urging you to make sure the link is legitimate. Make sure the link has a security lock in the URL, make sure spelling is accurate, look for poor or inaccurate wording.
Better yet, BBB advises, if you want to contribute to a candidate, go to their legitimate website for better safety.
Topping Sports News:
Tua Tagovaialoa signed an extension of his Miami Dolphins contract Sunday. 4 years, $212 million. It is a record for a Dolphins player. Tua led the NFL is passing last season.
Paris Olympics Medal Count as of 9:00am CDT this morning:
- United States: 15 Gold, 10 Silver, 12 Bronze
- China: 12 Gold, 8 Silver, 9 Bronze
- Great Britain: 10 Gold, 7 Silver, 8 Bronze
- Japan: 8 Gold, 9 Silver, 6 Bronze
- Australia: 7 Gold, 6 Silver, 7 Bronze
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