WSFA

A wildfire at Oak Mountain State Park in Alabama, originally started by a lightning strike, has reignited. Local news outlets WBRC and WSFA are both reporting on the renewed fire activity, drawing attention from residents in the Birmingham area who monitor conditions at the popular park during fire season.

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has appointed a new state finance director, the official who oversees the state budget and fiscal operations. The announcement was reported by Montgomery-based news outlet WSFA. Further details about the appointee's identity, background, or the circumstances of the appointment were not provided in the initial report.