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Magic City Classic Brings 76th Clash Of Bulldogs, Hornets; UAB Faces Traditional Rival Southern Miss

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Alabama News Center

The 76th McDonald’s Magic City Classic presented by Coca-Cola will have some sure things when it kicks off at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Birmingham’s Legion Field. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: The Battle Of Decatur Began

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Alabama News Center

Oct. 26, 1864: The Battle of Decatur started as Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood’s Army of Tennessee tried to cross the Tennessee River to retake Nashville. Continue reading →

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Magic City Classic Tailgating Grows From Van Club Gathering To Weeklong Holiday

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Alabama News Center

Ralph Lewis takes credit for the practice of tailgating at Birmingham’s annual Magic City Classic. The 72-year-old from Fairfield’s Glen Oaks neighborhood was a founder of the Vanguard Van Club. Continue reading →

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Another Chilly Night Ahead; Colder This Weekend

Posted on October 25, 2017 by spann

GOLDEN DAYS OF FALL: Doesn’t get much better. A cobalt blue sky, excellent visibility, low humidity, and a fresh northwest wind across Alabama today. Temperatures are over 10 degrees below average in most places with readings around 60 degrees at mid-afternoon. Tonight will be clear and cold with lows between 38 and 44 for most places. Continue reading →

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Even Cooler Today Across Central Alabama At Midday

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Scott Brown

Hard to see any clouds out there across Central Alabama as we approach the midday hour. You will definitely need a jacket if you head out to grab lunch, with the cooler temperatures and a little wind blowing at the time. Continue reading →

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Cool Today; Colder This Weekend

Posted on October 25, 2017 by spann

Today will be sunny and cool with a high in the low 60s this afternoon; ten degrees below average for October 25. Continue reading →

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Going To Bat For The Bats

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Alabama News Center

Halloween brings bats to the forefront, in the form of decorations and the celebration of all things scary. Popular culture has not been so kind to the reputation of bats… Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Officials Broke Ground For The Redstone Ordnance Plant

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Alabama News Center

Oct. 25, 1941: Officials broke ground for the Redstone Ordnance Plant in Huntsville. Located in Alabama due to the efforts of U.S. Congressman John J. Sparkman, the plant produced approximately 45.2 million units of grenades, bombs and chemical artillery ammunition during World War II. Continue reading →

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Chilly Night Ahead; Even Colder This Weekend

Posted on October 24, 2017 by spann

FINE FALL DAY: The sky is mostly sunny across the great state of Alabama this afternoon with temperatures in the 60s. We do note clouds and showers over Middle Tennessee; some of these could clip the northeast corner of our state tonight, but most communities will be dry. By early tomorrow, we project lows in the 38-42 degree range. Continue reading →

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Beautiful But A Little Cool Out There As We Approach Midday

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Scott Brown

It is an absolutely beautiful day out there as we are approaching midday, but you will probably need to grab a light jacket if you’re heading out for lunch. Continue reading →

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