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On This Day In Alabama History: Motorcycle Racer Gene Walker Crashed

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Alabama News Center

June 7, 1924: Motorcycle racer Gene Walker crashed while practicing alone on a track in Pennsylvania and died two weeks later. A native of Birmingham, Walker was one of the world’s most talented flat track racers, a type of racing that featured large motorcycles reaching speeds of up to 90 mph without brakes on dirt tracks. Continue reading →

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A Nice Break From The Rain Begins Tomorrow

Posted on June 6, 2017 by spann

WATERLOGGED: Many Central Alabama communities picked up over two inches of rain over the past 12 hours with some flooding issues reported. Some trees came down in the saturated soil. Rain continues this afternoon, with heavier showers around the U.S. 80 corridor. Continue reading →

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Periods Of Rain Today; Dry Air Arrives Tomorrow

Posted on June 6, 2017 by spann

SOGGY AIR STILL HANGS OVER ALABAMA: A good bit of rain is seen across Alabama on radar this morning as a pure tropical airmass remains parked over the state… We will maintain a good chance of occasional showers and storms … Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Alabama Scenic River Trail Was Founded

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Alabama News Center

June 6, 2008: The Alabama Scenic River Trail (ASRT), now the longest recreational water trail in any single state, was founded. Continue reading →

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Former Auburn Golfer Jason Dufner Is Back After Victory At Muirfield

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Alabama News Center

Jason Dufner was up by five strokes after two rounds, then down by five after three, but the former Auburn golfer charged back Sunday to win the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village in Ohio. Continue reading →

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Energy Institute Of Alabama Honors State’s Linemen

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Alabama News Center

Linemen from a dozen electric companies and cooperatives from across the state gathered on Monday to celebrate Alabama Lineman Appreciation Day, hosted by the Energy Institute of Alabama at Dixie Electric Cooperative in Montgomery. Continue reading →

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GE Selects Auburn University For Additive Manufacturing Program

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Alabama News Center

A leader in additive manufacturing technologies, GE, has selected Auburn University as one of just eight universities from around the world to participate in a groundbreaking program focusing on 3-D printing research and education initiatives. Continue reading →

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Alabama Power Lineman Ladarius Burney Wants To See Smiles At Home And At Work

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Alabama News Center

When Alabama Power lineman LaDarius Burney is called away from home on a weekend to restore someone else’s power, he tries to make his children, Javen and Karlie, understand why family time is disrupted. Continue reading →

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Unsettled Weather Continues Through Tomorrow

Posted on June 5, 2017 by spann

Stronger storms are producing very heavy rain; some flooding has been reported in a few spots. Temperatures are only in the mid 70s over much of the state due to clouds and rain. We will maintain the chance of showers and storms tonight in a very moist, unstable airmass over the Deep South. Continue reading →

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Numerous Showers Across Central Alabama At Midday

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Scott Brown

It’s another mostly cloudy and very muggy day across Central Alabama at the noon hour, with plenty of spots receiving decent rainfall under these numerous scattered showers. Some are actually receiving too much rain at one time. Continue reading →

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