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Mostly Dry Through Sunday

With a good supply of sunshine, we expect a high in the low 80s today. While most of the state will be dry, note we are going to see a few isolated showers over the eastern third of the state this afternoon and this evening in response to a weak disturbance rotating down the back side of the upper trough over the eastern third of the nation. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Track Star Willie Davenport Was Born In Troy

June 8, 1943: Olympian Willie Davenport was born in Troy. Davenport competed as a sprinter in the 110-meter high hurdles at the 1964, 1968, 1972 and 1976 Summer Olympics. At the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, he captured the gold medal in the event with a time of 13.3 seconds, equaling the Olympic record. Continue reading →

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Swimming For Her Life At National Senior Games In Birmingham

Terrill McBride was breathing hard as she climbed out of the pool at Birmingham CrossPlex Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading →

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Birmingham Slossfest Profile: New Devils

Johnnie Shaneyfelt on guitar and lead vocals, Jay McCarley on bass and Joe Rudisell on drums are the Birmingham-based New Devils. The trio is an up-and-coming band that has released a handful of tunes online with its own soulful take of alternative country with a renegade/outlaw edge. Continue reading →

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Mostly Dry Through Sunday

DRIER PATTERN: As advertised, much drier covers Alabama this afternoon, with dew points down into the 50s over the northern half of the state at mid-afternoon. The sky is mostly sunny, and you can just about count the number of showers on one hand. Continue reading →

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At Midday, Sunny Skies Have Returned To Central Alabama

What a difference from yesterday to today across Central Alabama as we approach the noon hour. For most in the area, skies are sunny, but we do have some pesky clouds hanging tough over the eastern and southeastern parts. Continue reading →

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Drier Days Ahead

DRIER AIR CREEPING INTO NORTH ALABAMA: Dewpoints are dropping into the 50s across North Alabama early this morning, meaning drier air is finally returning. We expect a partly to mostly sunny sky across the northern half of the state today with lower humidity levels; the high will be in the 81-84 degree range. Continue reading →

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30th Anniversary National Senior Games Convene In Birmingham

Thirty years is a long time. So it makes sense for the National Senior Games, which kicked off two weeks of competition in Birmingham on Friday night, to celebrate three decades of “fitness, fun and fellowship” at its 30th anniversary gathering. Continue reading →

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Alabama Legacy Moment: Longleaf Pine Forests

Alabama Public Television is producing a series of videos titled “Alabama Legacy Moments” that offer a quick history of the people, places and stories that have defined Alabama. Done in conjunction with the ongoing bicentennial celebration of the state that concludes in 2019, the short pieces should inspire you to learn more about the rich history of Alabama. “Alabama Legacy Moments”  are sponsored by the Alabama Bicentennial Commission and the Alabama Broadcasters Association. Continue reading →

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Aids Memorial Quilt Panels On Display At Woodlawn United Methodist Church

After Jan Conway’s son Michael died from AIDS in 1988, she and her daughters memorialized him with a block in the AIDS Memorial Quilt. Continue reading →

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