SUMMARY: A public hearing regarding the Alabama Bar and Lounge in Mobile is scheduled for Monday at 10 AM. Mobile County Commissioners are considering whether to classify the bar as a public nuisance due to two homicides there in the past six years, including one last month. This determination could lead to civil court action or influence the bar’s liquor license. Owner Joseph Johnson defends his operations, asserting that violence can occur anywhere. Nearby homeowners have expressed concerns about recent violence and noise, but many are open to cooperation if issues can be addressed, emphasizing the need for a safer environment.

Members of the Mobile County Commission are taking the rare step of trying to close a bar that’s been the site of violence. A public hearing will be held next week to determine whether the Alabama Bar and Lounge in West Mobile County is a public safety problem.

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SUMMARY: On Wednesday morning, the weather in the Tennessee Valley is set to change as a frontal system approaches, bringing a marginal risk of strong storms by the afternoon and evening. Winds could gust up to 50 miles per hour, with potential for small hail and heavy rainfall. Morning temperatures are in the mid-50s, climbing to the low to mid-70s by afternoon, making it a suitable time to enjoy outdoor activities before the storms arrive. Showers and rumbles of thunder are expected by 8 PM, leading to a cooler Thursday with highs only reaching the low 50s before warmer weather returns for the weekend.

Wednesday Morning Weather – 3/19/25

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SUMMARY: After two months, a Christian bookstore in Athens has reopened following significant tornado damage. The C I Bookstore, which has served the community since 1955, suffered extensive losses, with around $500,000 in damages, including inventory and electronic systems. Owner Lance Taylor, alerted by neighbors to the disaster, notes the rebuilding process has been a chance for a fresh start, now located just around the corner from its original site. The community’s support during this challenging time has been invaluable, with many grateful to see the store return as a local resource for faith-based literature.

Nearly three months after a tornado swept through the downtown Athens square and ripped apart the CEI Bookstore, the community staple is back in business. 

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