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Ed Enoch

@EdEnoch

Reporter with bylines formerly in @tuscaloosanews, @aldotcom, @oanow, @hburgamerican. Still open to news tips and offers of delicious sandwiches.

Joined January 2013
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Coosa, Elmore, Etowah, Montgomery, St. Clair, Talladega have just been cleared from the Tornado Watch. Counties in yellow remain in the Tornado Watch. Once the line of storms passes your location, the severe threat is over for the night.
Image from NWS Birmingham (@NWSBirmingham)
Image from NWS Birmingham (@NWSBirmingham)
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Here is video of the tornado as it touches down near Moundville in Hale County this afternoon.
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UA Alert: A confirmed dangerous tornado was located near Shelton State Community College, or 9 miles south of Tuscaloosa, moving northeast. Take shelter now.
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So many Alabama schools are closed or are shifting to remote learning tomorrow ahead of expected severe weather. @HowardKoplowitz and @paul_gattis and @aldotcom have the full list of changes here: al.com/news/2021/03/alabama-… #aledchat

Alabama school closings March 18, 2021: Severe weather threat canceling classes

This list will be updated.

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Alabama's K-12 schools will receive more than $2 billion under the new relief package. That's billion with a 'b'. #aledchat al.com/news/2021/03/congress…

Congress passes $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill that includes stimulus checks, unemployment benefits

Provisions will provide up to $1,400 direct payments this year to most adults and extend $300 per week emergency unemployment benefits into early September.

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Following the meeting, the community-college system also just announced tuition rates will not increase in the fall, when it anticipates normal, on-campus operations to resume.
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Statement from Chancellor Jimmy Baker accompanying the announcement: "This year has been difficult for many Alabamians and access to education and skills training shouldn’t be something that makes it harder ...
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Baker continued: "By freezing tuition and ensuring online, in-person, and hybrid classes are available at Alabama’s 24 community colleges, we’re doing our part to expand opportunities for coursework and training to help Alabamians build a better future."
Listening in on the Alabama Community College System board meeting. Board approved recommendations of Brad Newman as new Shelton State president and Cynthia Anthony as New permanent Lawson State president.
A quick update on me ... I'm going to be helping @aldotcom with some higher education coverage. I've got a story up now on the education budget. Y'all let me know what you interested in reading about. al.com/news/2021/03/struggli…
Struggling Alabama colleges hope for more state funding for COVID recovery

Struggling Alabama colleges hope for more state funding for COVID recovery

Higher education has been particularly vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic, said Rep. Bill Poole, R-Tuscaloosa.

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An unbelievable amount of rain has flooded sections of McFarland Blvd. and stranded approximately 40 guests at the Best Western Hotel after flood waters inundated the first floor rooms.
Image from Gary Cosby Jr. (@TNewsCoz)
Image from Gary Cosby Jr. (@TNewsCoz)
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There is a two car accident at Skyland and McFarland. Mcfarland just past the I-59 interchange is a river right now. Y'all be careful.
Image from Ed Enoch (@EdEnoch)
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The blaze started after lightning struck the roof. Heavy smoke could be seen from several miles away bit.ly/2XPK35c
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Moody Music Hall is on fire. @T_Town_Fire is battling the blaze.
Image from Gary Cosby Jr. (@TNewsCoz)
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We have CANCELLED the Tornado Watch for the following counties...Bibb, Greene, Hale, Marengo, Perry, Sumter & Tuscaloosa. #alwx
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Now we go to Hank for a report on the thunderstorms in Tuscaloosa.
Image from Ed Enoch (@EdEnoch)
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Starting Wednesday, @TuscaloosaCity Mayor ⁦@WaltMaddox⁩ orders all city-owned parks closed from dusk ‘til dawn in what is being labeled a coronavirus protection effort.
Image from Jason Morton (@JB_Morton)
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Effective immediately, the only public entrance for city hall will be the top floor of the Downtown Intermodal Facility parking deck. All other entrances will be closed until further notice.
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Coronavirus case confirmed in Tuscaloosa tuscaloosanews.com/news/2020…
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The Tornado Watch has been CANCELLED for Bibb, Blount, Jefferson, Marengo, Perry & Tuscaloosa Counties.
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