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On This Day In Alabama History: First Woman Elected To Alabama Legislature

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Alabama News Center

August 8, 1922 – Selma native Hattie Hooker Wilkins became the first woman elected to a seat in the Alabama Legislature. Continue reading →

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The U.S. Economy Would Be Better Off If Men Did More Housework

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Alabama News Center

Women spend too much time on housework relative to men, new research suggests, and it’s probably dragging on U.S. productivity. Continue reading →

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Wet/Stormy At Times Through Friday

Posted on August 7, 2017 by spann

The sky is mostly cloudy across the northern half of the state with temperatures in the 80s. We will maintain a good chance of occasional showers and storms through tonight with potential for heavy rain in spots in this very moist environment. Continue reading →

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An Unstable Airmass At Midday, Marginal Risk For Severe Storms Today

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Scott Brown

We have a pretty unstable airmass across the area today, thanks in part to an approaching cold front and an approaching shortwave trough. Continue reading →

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Unsettled Weather Pattern For Alabama

Posted on August 7, 2017 by spann

A deep layer of tropical moisture is over Alabama with high precipitable water values, and a broad upper trough will provide an unstable airmass. We will forecast occasional showers and thunderstorms across the state today and tonight with potential for heavy rain in spots. We also note SPC has a “marginal risk” of severe storms defined for the eastern part of the Tennessee Valley, where some hail is possible along with strong gusty winds this afternoon. Continue reading →

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Dr. Josh Klapow: Here’s How To Deal With A Difficult College Roommate

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Alabama News Center

You’re at college, away from home for the first time – and free as a bird. Continue reading →

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Gerson’s Garden Recipe: Summer Vegetable Sandwich

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Alabama News Center

Featured in the latest issue of Shorelines, Bill and Siri Wilkinson offer some of their favorite summer picnic recipes. The Wilkinsons own and operate Gerson’s Garden, a beloved restaurant in Roanoke serving vegetarian dishes. Check out Gerson’s Garden here. Be sure to grab these ingredients from your own garden or from your local farmers market. Continue reading →

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Our Town: The Wonders Of Wetumpka, Alabama’s River Region Respite

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Alabama News Center

A dozen ducks sleep with their heads curled into their back feathers in the early morning near the banks of the Coosa River, having made their home in Gold Star Park. One by one they awaken and waddle to the river, eventually floating near the ramp where 20 vehicles were parked earlier by fishermen who beat the big birds to the punch. Continue reading →

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Maddox Studios In Dothan Is A Picture Perfect Alabama Maker

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Alabama News Center

Maddox Studios (Dothan) – Jeannie Maddox loves to distort reality – and share her unique views of that world with other art lovers. Continue reading →

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Air Performance To Add 18 Jobs In Geneva County Expansion

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Alabama News Center

Air Performance, which fabricates a wide range of custom architectural products, announced plans to invest more than $1 million to double the size of its Geneva County manufacturing operation. The project will initially create 18 jobs, with the potential for more in the future. Continue reading →

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