On Sunday at 8:36 a.m. a flood warning was released by the National Weather Service in effect until further notice for Choctaw, Clarke and Washington counties.

The weather service adds, "Minor flooding is forecast for Tombigbee River near Coffeeville Dam." According to the weather service, "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.

This warning is now in effect from Wednesday, May 14, through early Saturday morning, May 17. "The river is expected to rise ...

She and her husband made much of their wealth through real estate. This week’s Alabama place name is the Tombigbee River.