Storms

Severe Storms Barrel Through Alabama

Impacts of the storm system could be severe.

Tornado Destroys Areas In North Jefferson County Killing At Least One

There's been extensive damage to homes, businesses, and schools in the area.

Three Dead in Alabama After Severe Weather Sweeps Through the South

Three people in Alabama died after severe storms hit the area on Saturday.

Severe Storms Bring Extensive Damage to North and East Alabama

Crews with the National Weather Service are assessing the damage Tuesday morning after severe storms tore through the area.

Carsen & Ott: Weekly Interviews on Education in Alabama

Carsen & Ott Talk Explosions and Explosive Issues Several Alabama school communities are reeling after incidents last week shook things up. E.P.I.C. Elementary School in Birmingham had to be evacuated Friday after a propane tank exploded. No one was hurt, but down in Mobile County, a teacher was taken to the hospital after an incident with a student. Nice, tame topics like charter-school propaganda, same-sex prom dates, and Louis Farrakhan round out this week's interview, which ends on a positive note.

Severe Storms

People throughout the South are cleaning up today after another round of severe weather stuck the region over the weekend. At least one tornado and severe thunderstorms tore through portions of north and central Alabama, waking people up in the middle of the night with vivid lightning, loud thunder and tornado warning sirens. There are no reports of injuries, but damage has been reported in Marion, Winston, and Cullman counties, with downed trees and power lines in many areas.