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The Midday Check on Central Alabama’s Weather Situation

Currently at the 11 o’clock hour across Central Alabama, most of the area is dry at this point, with most of the rain activity in the south and southeastern portions of the area. We do have a few more showers that have developed back in the western parts of the area over portions of Marion, Winston, Walker, Tuscaloosa, Lamar, and Fayette counties. Continue reading →

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Occasional Showers Through Tomorrow; Cool For May

Rain across the state today won’t be as widespread or as heavy as last night, but we will continue to mention the chance of a few passing showers through the day and tonight with a cloudy sky. A few strong thunderstorms are possible over Southeast Alabama. Continue reading →

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Alabama Legacy Moment: Horace King

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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Watco Opens National Training Center In Birmingham

Watco Companies, owner of the Birmingham Terminal Railway and Port of Birmingham, has opened a training center near Fairfield that will bring hundreds of its employees from around the country to Birmingham each year. Continue reading →

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Sound Wall In Downtown Opelika Is A Hidden Music Nirvana

Standing in front of The Sound Wall in downtown Opelika, it’s hard to imagine that just over a year ago this place was in shambles. Google maps still show 605 Avenue B in its primal state, complete with peeling paint and boarded up doors and windows. That’s what greeted Rob and Jen Slocumb when they first stumbled upon the house. But you will also see the good lines and oozing charm that enabled the husband and wife team to see beyond the gruff exterior, allowing them to envision all that the property could and would become. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Crommelin Brothers Honored At USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park

May 23, 1970: The USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile dedicated a memorial statue honoring the Crommelin brothers. The brothers — John, Henry, Richard, Charles and Quentin — are the only group of five siblings to graduate from the United States Naval Academy. Continue reading →

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Occasional Showers/Storms Through Wednesday

RADAR CHECK: Showers and thunderstorms are increasing across much of Alabama this afternoon in a moist, unstable airmass. We will forecast scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms across the state tonight; a few strong storms are possible over the southern half of the state where SPC maintains a “marginal risk” of severe weather. Continue reading →

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Mainly Cloudy Skies Across Central Alabama With A Few Storms

We have several showers and a few storms out there at this later-than-midday check of Central Alabama’s weather. Continue reading →

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Wet, Unsettled Pattern Through Wednesday

RADAR CHECK: We have just a few widely scattered showers across Alabama early this morning, but a very moist airmass remains in place across the Deep South, and we will forecast several rounds of showers and storms for the state through Wednesday. Continue reading →

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On This Day In Alabama History: Sun Ra Was Born In Birmingham

May 22, 1914: Jazz musician Herman Blount, better known as Sun Ra, was born in Birmingham. Continue reading →

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