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Walmart Has Big Plans For Alabama This Year

Walmart is spending millions of dollars in Alabama this year as it revamps seven stores, establishes a 2.5-million-square-foot distribution hub in Mobile and ramps up a solar project in the state. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Florence Native Became Navy’s First Female Rear Admiral

June 1, 1976: Florence native Fran McKee became the first female unrestricted line officer in American history to achieve the rank of rear admiral in the U.S. Navy. Continue reading →

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Scattered Showers/Storms Stay In The Forecast

RADAR CHECK: Most of the showers and thunderstorms on radar this afternoon are south of I-20… heavy downpours are concentrated along the U.S. 80 corridor… Demopolis to Selma to Montgomery… Away from the storms, we have a mix of sun … Continue reading →

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Warm And Very Humid At Midday Across Central Alabama

Currently at the 11 o’clock hour across Central Alabama, we have mostly cloudy conditions across the southern half of the area, with a few showers showing up, especially over portions of Dallas, Lowndes, Autauga, Elmore, and Montgomery counties, with more lighter activity over parts of Chambers and Lee counties. Continue reading →

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Humid Air Continues To Hang Over Alabama

RADAR CHECK: We have some light rain falling at daybreak across parts of Central Alabama, most of it in areas south and east of Birmingham… We will continue the chance of showers and storms statewide today in a very moist … Continue reading →

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University Of Alabama Robotics Team Claims Third Straight Victory At NASA Competition

For the third consecutive year, a student team at the University of Alabama placed first at a NASA robotics contest. Continue reading →

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Alabama Team Embarks On Canada Trade Mission

Alabama Secretary of Commerce Greg Canfield is leading a trade mission to Canada this week that aims to build on already strong ties with the state’s strongest international trade partner. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Joe Namath Was Born In Pennsylvania

May 31, 1943: Football great Joe Namath was born in Pennsylvania. Namath played quarterback at the University of Alabama under legendary coach Paul “Bear” Bryant and led the Crimson Tide to a 29-4 record, three bowl appearances and a national championship. Continue reading →

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Moist Air Will Stay Parked Over Alabama For A While

HEAVY DOWNPOURS: A band of showers and thunderstorms set up across North Alabama this afternoon; the heavier storms produced flooding in parts of St. Clair, Calhoun, Etowah, and Cullman counties. Radar data suggests over 5 inches of rain near Ohatchee. Continue reading →

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Blanket Of Moist Air Remains Over Alabama

We will maintain the chance of a few passing showers or thunderstorms over much of the state today, but the rain won’t be continuous, and the activity this afternoon will be fairly random and scattered. Chance of any one spot getting wet today is about one in three, and the high will be in the low 80s with only a limited amount of sun. Continue reading →

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