Vernon NewsLocal news for Vernon, AL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Ambulance service closes operations in Tenn., other states- January 26, 2008 The parent of an Alabama-based ambulance service went out of business this week in Mississippi and six other states. via WAAY-TV Huntsvillehttp://www.topix.net/city/vernon-al/2008/01/ambulance-service-closes-operations-in-tenn-ot... Disaster Assistance Available for 2 Storm-Battered Alabama Counties- January 23, 2008 "Homeowners and businesses in need of help are encouraged to contact the SBA for assistance" Alabama residents of Lamar and Pickens counties may be eligible for federal assistance resulting from the severe storms and tornadoes that passed through the area on Jan. via Insurance Journal Westhttp://www.topix.net/city/vernon-al/2008/01/disaster-assistance-available-for-2-storm-batt... Aid Available for West Alabama Storm Victims- January 22, 2008 Help is on the way for west Alabama residents who were hit by the severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that hit the area earlier this month. via WAAY-TV Huntsvillehttp://www.topix.net/city/vernon-al/2008/01/aid-available-for-west-alabama-storm-victims?f... Storm damage reports- January 14, 2008 The WAFF 48 Newsroom has been inundated with phone calls from people indicating that the storms are wreaking havoc on their lives and property. via WAFF-TV Huntsvillehttp://www.topix.net/city/vernon-al/2008/01/storm-damage-reports?fromrss=1 Storm threat prompts school dismissals- January 13, 2008 A possible tornado toppled trees in Lamar County and caused scattered damage today as strong storms moved into Alabama where thousands of students were sent home early as a precaution. via WAAY-TV Huntsvillehttp://www.topix.net/city/vernon-al/2008/01/storm-threat-prompts-school-dismissals?fromrss... Storms slam region- January 12, 2008 "The National Weather Service will do a survey in the morning to determine the strength of the tornado and to determine if it was a tornado" A gas station at the intersection of Highway 69 and county Road 38 was destroyed after an apparant tornado passed over the Windham Springs community of Tuscaloosa County Thursday January 10, 2008. via Tuscaloosa Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/vernon-al/2008/01/storms-slam-region?fromrss=1 Storms Slam Parts of U.S.- January 11, 2008 Powerful storms in Alabama and Mississippi have left at least two people dead in traffic accidents, along with a trail of damage. via WWUP-TV Cadillachttp://www.topix.net/city/vernon-al/2008/01/storms-slam-parts-of-u-s?fromrss=1 |