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weather2 years ago

"Icy Roads Paralyze North Alabama, Posing Challenges for Drivers"

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is warning drivers to be cautious in North Alabama as many roads remain impassable due to ice and snow, with specific icy conditions reported in various counties including Lauderdale, Lawrence, Franklin, Colbert, Marion, Winston, Lamar, Fayette, Walker, Limestone, Morgan, Cullman, Blount, Madison, Marshall, and Jackson. The City of Huntsville is providing updated information on city services and road conditions, while ALDOT is treating certain roads with salt.

weather2 years ago

"Alabama Braces for Extreme Cold and Icy Roads, Urges Residents to Stay Home"

Treacherous snow and ice conditions have led to impassable roads across multiple counties in Alabama, prompting the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to urge motorists to stay indoors if possible and use caution if traveling. Many major thoroughfares and bridges have been reported as having icy conditions, with multiple counties deeming all roads and bridges impassable. Record cold temperatures are expected, and the ALEA is advising people to stay weather aware and exercise caution while traveling.

social-media2 years ago

TikTok's Boat Jumping Trend: Clarifying the Truth Behind the Fatalities

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) clarified that there have been no recorded deaths in Alabama directly related to the TikTok trend of boat jumping. While there have been two deaths in the state from people fatally injured after jumping from boats in 2020 and 2021, they cannot be linked to the social media trend. The clarification comes after the Childersburg Rescue Squad reported four deaths in Alabama in the past six months from the challenge.

crime2 years ago

Fatal High-Speed Chase and Crash Involving Shots Fired Shuts Down Traffic on I-65

A high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle in Alabama ended in a crash and an officer-involved shooting, resulting in one person dead and another injured. Gunfire was exchanged between the occupant of the truck and ALEA troopers, but it is unclear if the injuries were caused by the crash or the trooper's gunfire. The Alabama State Bureau of Investigation is conducting an investigation into the incident.

crime2 years ago

Law enforcement situation on I-65 SB near Alabama River Bridge resolved

A police pursuit that began in Chilton County ended with a crash and arrest on I-65 in Montgomery after ALEA state troopers used the PIT maneuver to disable the fleeing suspect’s vehicle. The driver, who has not been identified, was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment and is facing multiple criminal charges. The southbound lanes of the interstate were briefly blocked but reopened around 11 a.m.