Tornado watch for Barbour and Pike counties until Wednesday evening

[ The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch at 1:12 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 8 p.m. for Barbour and Pike counties. Tornado watches and warnings: Your safety guide When it comes to tornadoes, understanding the distinction between a Tornado watch and a Tornado warning can be a matter of life and death. … Read more

Mayor of Andalusia apologizes to woman arrested for refusing to show ID; police officer disciplined

[ The mayor of Andalusia has issued an apology to a woman who was arrested after refusing to show a police officer her identification. ““On behalf of the City of Andalusia and the Andalusia Police Department, I would like to apologize to Twyla Stallworth for her arrest in February,” Mayor Earl Johnson said in a … Read more

Dear Annie: We moved, my husband loves it, but I feel isolated, bored, and no one visits!

[ Dear Annie: You have printed letters from grandparents who are considering moving away from their grandkids, and I have some advice based on personal experience: DON’T DO IT! This is my life right now, post-retirement. My husband and I lived in the busy boroughs of New York City, where I was happy, and then … Read more

East Lake house once on market for $569,000 gets a big price cut

[ A house in Birmingham’s East Lake neighborhood that raised eyebrows for its asking price saw its asking price cut by $180,000 on Saturday, according to real estate websites. The home in question is a new 2,100-square-foot home, with three bedrooms and two baths, which until this weekend had a price of $569,000. The house is … Read more

Toddler girl found dead in north Alabama pond after wandering away from home

[ A toddler girl is dead after she apparently wandered out of her home and drowned in a nearby pond. Lawrence County Coroner Scott Norwood identified the girl as Adalynn Guleff. She was 2 years old. Adalynn reported left the family’s home in the 1600 block of Highway 157 north of Moulton Thursday afternoon. Norwood … Read more