A Winter Storm Advisory is in effect for this weekend and into next week. Looks like we may see more freezing rain or sleet than actual snow. There is a good chance of ice forming on trees, powerlines and roads. Temperatures are expected to remain fridged into the middle of next week with lows in the teens or colder. In anticipation of the winter weather moving in. County officials say they will have multiple salt trucks stationed throughout Walker County before the winter mix moves in. The county is using a special type of blue salt that will allow salt truck drivers to see what areas have already been treated. When the ice melts the salt gives a blue tint to the road surface. LaFayette High School has moved up the tip off time for Friday nights basketball games against Gordon Lee. The girls game will now tip off at 5pm, with the boys game following at around 6:30pm. You’ll be able to hear both of those games Friday night on WQCH
A reminder to keep your pets safe in the cold weather. Bring them indoors if possible. Make sure they have proper shelter and bedding. If you need assistance, the Walker County Animal Shelter can help. They are able to provide resources such as dog houses, bedding and weather flaps. You can contact them by email at Animal Control Dispatch at Walker G A Dot U S.
Henry’s BBQ in Summerville was destroyed by a fire Tuesday evening. The blaze broke out around 5:20 p.m. in a window unit that served as the dining room’s main source of heat. By 6 p.m., the building was fully engulfed in flames. The family that owns the restaurant said in a Facebook post that the building and all equipment are a total loss. No injuries were reported. Owners thanked local first responders for their quick response and confirmed everyone made it out safely. The building was old and uninsured, and the family is now asking for prayers and community support.
Two felony arrests in Walker County on Tuesday. Brandon Lee Alexander Hughes, 26-years-old was arrested for driving on a suspended license and theft of a motor vehicle. 52-year-old Evans Eugene Parker was booked on two counts of child molestation and grooming a minor. The complete arrest report is posted daily at DiscoverWalker dot com.