Friday, May 17 2013 11:17 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:17:33 GMT
An inmate is on the loose in Etowah County. The Sheriff's department says an inmate kitchen worker escaped the Etowah County Detention Center (ECDC) Friday morning. Justin Wade Hopkins, 30, escaped fromMore >>
The Etowah County Sheriff's Office says an inmate kitchen worker escaped the Etowah County Detention Center Friday morning. More >>
Oklahoma City (AP) -
Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb has declared a state of emergency for 56 Oklahoma counties due to a winter storm that is pounding the state.
Lamb issued the declaration early Monday afternoon at the request of Gov. Mary Fallin, who is in Washington for a meeting of the National Governors Association. The counties included in the emergency declaration stretch across western, central and northern Oklahoma.
The declaration allows state agencies to make emergency disaster relief purchases and is a necessary first step toward seeking federal assistance, if necessary.
A powerful winter storm with blizzard conditions moving into the state already has prompted the closure of highways in the Oklahoma Panhandle, where wind gusts and heavy snow have created whiteout conditions.
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Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:22 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:22:26 GMT
According to Alabama Power, heavy and unexpected rains have tipped water levels at Logan Martin and Harris lakes over its normal summer pools and are affecting spillway operations. Lake Reports: LoganMore >>
According to Alabama Power, heavy and unexpected rains have tipped water levels at Logan Martin and Harris lakes over its normal summer pools and are affecting spillway operations.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:16 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:16:10 GMT
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a flood warning in Jefferson and Shelby Counties until late Sunday night due to rising waters in the Cahaba River.The upper Cahaba River drainage basinMore >>
The National Weather Service in Birmingham has issued a flood warning in Jefferson and Shelby Counties until late Sunday night due to rising waters in the Cahaba River.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:46:06 GMT
The St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency has released a list of flooded roads and structures due to heavy rains overnight and Saturday morning.The Pell City Community Center experienced significantMore >>
The St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency has released a list of flooded roads and structures due to heavy rains overnight and Saturday morning.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:33:41 GMT
A 68-year-old woman has died after the vehicle she was driving Friday night crashed into Star Lake in Hoover.Hoover police and fire responded to a report of a submerged vehicle at around 9:30 p.m. A rescueMore >>
A 68-year-old woman has died after the vehicle she was driving Friday night crashed into Star Lake in Hoover.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:11 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:11:37 GMT
Heavy rains overnight an continued rainfall Saturday morning resulted in serious flash flooding across the eastern half of central Alabama and more could occur as showers and thunderstorms move throughMore >>
Heavy rains overnight an continued rainfall Saturday morning resulted in serious flash flooding across the eastern half of central Alabama. See photos and video of the flooding. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:58:08 GMT
Hoover Police are investigating a car that is submerged in Star Lake off of Deo Dara Drive. ABC 33/40 has been told that people are in the car. A Hoover Police Dive team is in the lake right now. ABCMore >>
Hoover Police are investigating a car that is submerged in Star Lake off of Deo Dara Drive.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:17 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:17:33 GMT
An inmate is on the loose in Etowah County. The Sheriff's department says an inmate kitchen worker escaped the Etowah County Detention Center (ECDC) Friday morning. Justin Wade Hopkins, 30, escaped fromMore >>
The Etowah County Sheriff's Office says an inmate kitchen worker escaped the Etowah County Detention Center Friday morning. More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:44:22 GMT
The Birmingham Police Department needs help identifying a suspect who made a bomb threat while attempting to steal narcotics from a drug store Thursday.Sgt. Johnny Williams says a white male, wearing aMore >>
The Birmingham Police Department needs help identifying a suspect who made a bomb threat while attempting to steal narcotics from a drug store Thursday.More >>
