Temperatures for June have been above normal so far in central Alabama and Friday is expected to be one of the hottest days of the year, reaching the upper 90s. Staff meteorologist for the National Weather Service Office in Birmingham, Connor Baird, says there's no unusual weather phenomenon to blame. Baird advises residents to stay hydrated, wear bright colored clothing and refrain from staying outside for extended periods.
Melanie began her career as a work study student, working in the areas of news reporting, anchoring and news-gathering. After graduating from Alabama State University, she worked as a production assistant at the local NBC affiliate, WSFA-TV. As a News Director at WVAS-FM, Melanie leads her team to produce award- winning newscasts and talk shows. Her professional achievements includes News Reporter of the Year for a number of years and awards for talk show producer, by the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press. She is an active member of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Her goals are to expand the reach of WVAS FM into more homes locally, regionally and nationally.