SUMMARY: An 11-year-old girl, Madison Steele, known as Maddy, has been missing for almost 24 hours in Jackson County. While police do not believe she is in immediate danger, her family is concerned because she has stage 3 kidney disease and was last seen without her medication. Maddy, approximately 5’2″ and 130 pounds, was last seen at home in Stevenson on Wednesday night. Family members state that her behavior is unusual, as they believe she may have run away. The situation has escalated to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, and the family is anxious for her safe return, especially with severe weather predicted.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an 11-year-old who was last seen in Stevenson.

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SUMMARY: In today’s headlines, a New York lawsuit claims Girl Scout cookies contain harmful heavy metals, a claim the organization disputes. Local elementary students expressed gratitude to Mobile police with gifts and thank-you cards. Alabama Congressman Shamari Figures introduced the Civil Rights Landmarks Protection Act to prevent the sale of federally owned historic sites. Animal rights activists demand stronger protections after a dog found shot in Mobile County was euthanized. Additionally, there’s a warning for potential severe weather this weekend, including isolated thunderstorms. Finally, viewers are invited to participate in a poll regarding visits to the SS United States, America’s last ocean liner.

A lawsuit involving the Girl Scouts of America, Alabama lawmakers introduce a Civil Rights bill and the possibility of severe weather this weekend.

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SUMMARY: The weather forecast for Thursday, March 13, 2025, indicates a quiet afternoon in the Tennessee Valley with temperatures in the low to mid-70s. However, isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected later in the day. Severe weather is anticipated starting Friday evening, with an enhanced risk of strong storms, particularly in northwest Alabama. Saturday is projected to bring damaging winds and potential tornadoes as severe storms move in. Residents should prepare by having multiple alert options and knowing their shelter locations. Following the storms, temperatures will drop into the 60s for St. Patrick’s Day with plenty of sunshine.

Thursday noon weather – 3/13/25

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