Clay News

Convicted church arsonist and 2004 Clay-Chalkville High School graduate Benjamin Moseley is expected to be released from federal prison next Tuesday.

CLAY , Alabama -- Kim Steffey saw a long vacant Piggly-Wiggly and dreamed of a place where farmers could sell local produce, buy the equipment they need and a place where she could help people eat better.

The order would not affect the one check cashing establishment already in the city limits, but it would keep new business licenses for this type of business from being issued.

Wells Fargo will formally open its new Center Point bank branch this morning, marking a milestone in the community's recovery from an EF-3 tornado that damaged hundreds of homes and dozens of businesses on Jan.

The second anniversary of the April 27 tornados that ravaged the state has just passed.

CLAY , Alabama -- Erica Dunning has already purchased a Hello Kitty comforter set for her 5-year-old daughter JaNessa's new bedroom.

Habitat for Humanity with the help of local builders and businesses is building 13 homes on Winchester Way in Clay, Alabama this week.

Rubber ducks are pictured at the beginning of the 2011 Orange Beach Lions Club Rubber Duck Race at The Oasis.

CLAY , Alabama -- More than 15 months after a deadly EF-3 tornado swept east Jefferson County , the cities of Clay and Center Point are still working to remove debris and demolish storm-damaged houses.

In other area business news, an Alabama and Auburn clothing and gifts store, House Divided, is expected to be opening a location in Clay.

With speculation mounting that Arthur Payne will not seek re-election, Joe Freeman has announced he is considering a run for the House Seat 44, which Payne has occupied for more than three decades.