Chatom, Alabama

• Mobile to be final destination of Hot Rod Power Tour
  

  Charles Meinhardt describes the interior of his 1967 Chevelle Super Sport as car enthusiasts gather around hot rods from the Citronelle Burnt-Out Cruisers at a news conference announcing the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour presented by GM Performance Division on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at the Mobile Convention Center in downtown Mobile, Ala.

• Chatom Man Charged with Timber Theft
  

  Law enforcement officers with the Washington County Sheriffa s Department and agents of the Alabama Forestry Commission arrested 37-year-old Alan Douglas Cook, of Chatom, with stealing timber.

• Winter Weather Advisory for Early Mon. AM
  

  A fast-moving cold front will be moving across our area during the predawn hours of Monday.

• More
  

  If you're stuck in a snow-related accident, first responders have to take it slow too.

• Snow Storm Hits the Area-click for videos and photos
  

  Kylie's first snow. Pictures from the Singletons and Dearmons in Chatom. At 11 a.m. they had 3 1/2 inches.

• Snow In Chatom
  

  The northern part of the News 5 viewing area got the first snow on Friday. Viewers are sending in photos from Millry, Jackson and Silas.

• Winter Storm Watch In Effect For The Central Gulf Coast
  

  Things are about to get very interesting weatherwise on the Gulf Coast. The last time we saw accumulating snow on in Mobile was 14 years ago.

• Alabama House speaker gives oath to 3 new House members to start 2010 regular session
  

  Three new members of the Alabama House have been sworn-in by Speaker Seth Hammett.

• Tornado watch issued for part of southwest Alabama
  

  A tornado watch is in effect until 2 a.m. Wednesday for portions of southwest Alabama, according to the National Weather Service in Mobile .

• Chatom couple charged with allowing horse to starve
  

  CHATOM - A couple who made news when the city of Mobile took away their pet goats now face animal cruelty charges in Washington County.

• The Weather Authority: The White Stuff May Visit our Area
  

  Mainly Cloudy and cool weather expected today with highs only in the lower 50s. Tonight, light to moderate rain will start to move into our area ahead of a developing area of low pressure in the Gulf of Mexico.

• Mobile County Students Honor Teen Killed in Accident
  

  Nov. 23 - Students from across Mobile County are honoring a teenager was hit and killed while running.

• Candlelight Vigil Held For Teenage Runner Killed
  

  Nov. 16 -- A 15 year old jogger killed in a tragic car accident is being remembered.

• Full report: Friend prayed over 14-year-old after he was struck while jogging
  

  Mark Chatom :14-year-old was killed when struck by a pickup truck while jogging.

• H1N1 Swine Flu Shots Availablea
  

  MONTGOMERY, Alabama - A limited number of H1N1 Swine Flu vaccines will be available Wednesday in EVERY county in Alabama, but only to people in high risk groups.

• Woman fights to have common law marriage recognized; then married status led to charges
  

  CHATOM, Ala. -- Kimberly Nichole Rainwaters fought a ferocious battle in Washington County Circuit Court to have her longtime relationship recognized as a marriage.

• The Weather Authority: Chilly Weather Continues...Frost Possible Sunday Night
  

  It was a brisk Saturday afternoon with stiff north winds and plenty of sunshine.

• The Weather Authority: More Storms For Thursday...Then The Big Cooldown
  

  Forecast: After an afternoon of storms and muggy temperatures, skies overnight will be partly cloudy.

• The Weather Authority: Stays Nice For A While...Rain Returns By Friday
  

  As advertised, Fall weather has made it's return to the area. Tonight will see clear skies and with light winds, temperatures will drop quickly into the 50s in most locations.

City Description

Chatom is a town in Washington County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 1,193. The city is the county seat of Washington County. Chatom is located at 31°27′42″N 88°14′53″W / 31.461656°N 88.248051°W / 31.461656; -88.248051. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 10.9 square miles (28.2 km²), all of it land. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,193 people, 449 households, and 308 families residing in the town. The population density was 109.7 people per square mile (42.3/km²). There were 523 housing units at an average density of 48.1/sq mi (18.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 67.23% White, 32.10% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.08% from other races, and 0.17% from two or more races. 0.50% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 449 households out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were married couples living together, 18.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average

City Contained By:

• Washington County
• Alabama
• United States of America

Timezones:

• Central Time zone

Size:

• 28.2308704027 km squared

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