Published on: January 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Some members of the U.S. Coast Guard Heartland District chiefs mess were recently in Bayou La Batre, Alabama to tour Birdon shipyard, which is building the first Waterways Commerce Cutters (WCC) that will be named in honor of a Coast Guard chief petty officer.
Birdon has invested more than $27 million to improve its Alabama shipyard and prepare it to build six or more WCC vessels at a time. It started building its first WCC in June.
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October 17, 2026 at 7:05 AM
A strong, dry cold front pushed through Alabama yesterday, and much cooler drier air been filtering into the state throughout the night. This weekend will feature highs and lows quite seasonable for this time of year with elevated winds today. As we head into next week, an upper-level ridge from the west will cause temperatures to increase each day. Alabama will remain rain-free through the 7 day period. Continue reading
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October 16, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Alabama Power restored service to about 90% of customers within 24 hours after Hurricane Isaias, mobilizing thousands of workers and advanced storm-planning tools to recover from widespread damage across south Alabama. Continue reading
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