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Samford, West Alabama Professors Help Identify New Botanical Species

Posted on February 16, 2017 by murray

By Ed Enoch The Tuscaloosa News Alabama’s biodiversity is extremely rich. “You don’t have to go to the Amazon rainforest for a trip to find new species,” said Lawrence J. Davenport, a Samford University professor. “I think of Alabama as … Continue reading →

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Wet Start To The Weekend

Posted on February 16, 2017 by spann

BLUE SKY AND SUNSHINE: Temperatures are in the 55-60 degree range across most of North/Central Alabama with a cloudless sky. Tonight will be clear and chilly; most communities will drop into the 35-40 degree range early tomorrow, with a light … Continue reading →

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Sunny Skies And Nice Temperatures Across Central Alabama At The Midday Hour

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Scott Brown

At the midday hour across Central Alabama, the sun is shining and not a single cloud can be found anywhere across the area on the visible satellite image. The entire southeastern United States is free from any rainfall, and only … Continue reading →

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Alabama Exports Accelerate To Record $20.6 Billion In 2016

Posted on February 16, 2017 by murray

By Jerry UnderwoodMade in Alabama Alabama exports rose to a record level in 2016, topping $20 billion for the first time on gains from overseas shipments of Alabama-made products such as transportation equipment, chemicals and paper products. Figures from the … Continue reading →

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Rain Returns To Alabama Saturday

Posted on February 16, 2017 by spann

COLD MORNING: Temperatures are below freezing over much of North/Central Alabama early this morning… some temperatures just before sunrise include… Haleyville 26 Black Creek (just northeast of Gadsden) 26 Valley Head 27 Russellville 27 Gadsden 28 Cullman 28 Fort Payne … Continue reading →

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2/16/17 – On This Day In Alabama History: The Nation’s First 911 Emergency Phone Call Was Answered In Haleyville

Posted on February 16, 2017 by murray

By Graydon RustAlabama 200 February 16, 1968 U.S. Rep. Tom Bevill, in Haleyville, became the first person in the United States to answer a 911 emergency phone call. Alabama Speaker of the House Rankin Fite placed the call from Haleyville … Continue reading →

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Cold Tonight; Showers Return Saturday

Posted on February 15, 2017 by spann

SUNNY WINTER DAY: The sky is bright and sunny over the northern half of Alabama this afternoon following the wave that brought rain to the state during the pre-dawn hours. Rain totals overnight included… Black Creek 0.89″ Arley 0.79″ Anniston … Continue reading →

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Birmingham Ranks In The Top 10 Of Cities For First-time Home Buyers

Posted on February 15, 2017 by murray

By Jennifer Riner Birmingham is one of the nation’s best metropolitan areas for those buying their first home, a national ranking reveals. Online real estate database Zillow ranked U.S. metropolitan areas to identify financially realistic home markets for first-time buyers. … Continue reading →

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Deontay Wilder Prepares For Birmingham Bout, Wins Legal Fight

Posted on February 15, 2017 by murray

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. Deontay Wilder won a significant fight Monday without throwing a punch. But the Tuscaloosa native says he struck a blow for fair play. ESPN.com and other outlets reported that the World Boxing Council champion won his … Continue reading →

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Tuskegee Researchers’ Discovery Could Protect Food Supply

Posted on February 15, 2017 by murray

By Dawn AzokMade in Alabama Researchers at Tuskegee University’s College of Veterinary Medicine have been awarded a patent for a faster and more efficient way to detect live bacteria that could contaminate the nation’s food supply. U.S. Patent No. 9434976 … Continue reading →

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