Morgan Hightower

Journalist. Views are my own. RTs are not endorsements.

[CSPAN @cspan]

President Ronald Reagan on D-DAY 40th anniversary in front of the cliffs above the beaches of Normandy, France. He thanked those who liberated Europe from tyranny and made such sacrifices necessary to achieve the goals of liberty. https://t.co/qPcykqnHqh (via @cspanhistory)

[Jonathan Hardison @WBRC6Hardison]

The past and future of Birmingham Southern in 1 pic

[Jonathan Hardison @WBRC6Hardison]

Inside the gym at the former Birmingham Southern campus which now is @USCG Training Center Birmingham-Southern as the transition from BSC to USCG becomes complete

[CNN @CNN]

Veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley was fired by CBS after a clash with management over his criticism of the newsmagazine's new leadership. https://t.co/AKlIt4Nhha

[The Associated Press @AP]

BREAKING: The U.S. Supreme Court allows Alabama to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections. https://t.co/sNYRPFD8Jn

[Wes Wyatt @weswyattweather]

Our tower being struck by lightning today from Felicia Willoughby. The thunder was loud on Red Mountain in Birmingham!

[Matt Daniel @mattdanielwx]

4:50 PM (6/1/26): The severe threat is ending, but still dealing with light rain south of I-20 with some lightning. We are dealing with numerous power outages. Over half the customers in Bibb county alone are without power. How are you doing at home? Did you lose power? Damage?

[NWS Birmingham @NWSBirmingham]

With these wet soils, we're getting numerous reports of trees down! Seek safety if in the warning!

[NWS Birmingham @NWSBirmingham]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Alabaster AL, Talladega AL and Alexander City AL until 4:00 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH!

[Wes Wyatt @weswyattweather]

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Tuscaloosa, Pickens until Jun 01, 2026 3:45PM #alwx #WBRCFirstAlert

[Jonathan Hardison @WBRC6Hardison]

BREAKING: Federal court (again) blocks Alabama from using legislature-drawn electoral map, state says it will appeal directly to SCOTUS

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[WBRC 6 News @WBRCnews]

Parents of Alabama airman killed in action during Operation Epic Fury remember their son on Memorial Day https://t.co/HRs8CzjkCV

[Brady Talbert @BradyTalbert]

WE REMEMBER: The Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo is full of families this Memorial Day. A reminder that freedom comes with a sacrifice. @WBRCnews

[Morgan Hightower @mchightower]

UPDATED STORY: Jefferson Co judge suspended, complaint says she called herself “ultimate authority” @WBRCnews https://t.co/pMqrRrh4xx

[Morgan Hightower @mchightower]

RT @DNIGabbard: Today, with great humility and sincere appreciation, I shared the below letter with President Trump. It has been a profound…

[The Associated Press @AP]

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at 41, NASCAR says. https://t.co/IXpujgzH0S

[NASCAR @NASCAR]

We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport's greatest and fiercest drivers. He was 41 years old.

We extend our deepest condolences to the Busch family, Richard Childress Racing and the entire motorsports community.

[Meaghan Thomas @megtomwx]

Showers are in progress this morning and will continue at times this afternoon. Not everyone will get wet, but this is your First Alert.

[InvestigateTV @InvestigateTV]

Flock Safety cameras help solve crimes. But who’s watching the watchers? https://t.co/CnJRwhaVJe

[WBRC 6 News @WBRCnews]

LIVE: Tuberville, Jones projected winners of Alabama GOP, Democratic gubernatorial nominations https://t.co/6K6rOho8nL