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Asking Eric: Grandmothers in competition over newborn
Dear Eric: Our daughter is expecting her first child, our first grandchild, in a couple of months. Our daughter and son-in-law live about an hour closer to his family than they do to us. My daughter’s mother-in-law (“Nancy”) is very involved in the couple’s life and has a very strong...
Dear Annie: Planning a destination birthday trip
Dear Annie: I recently started planning a joint destination birthday celebration with a dear friend. There are a few other women invited to join us in celebrating a milestone birthday. We are very much looking forward to it and have been talking about it for a few years. I booked...
Dear Abby: Is there a way to suggest a couple host without causing a problem?
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I are part of a three-couple group who enjoy dining out as well as entertaining in our homes. However, while my wife and I and one other couple serve as hosts, the third never invites us into their home. They often suggest a menu or an occasion for us or the other couple to serve when we host.
Today’s daily horoscopes: July 22, 2024
The passage of the sun into its home base of Leo recalls how location makes a difference in how talents are seen and acknowledged. Just as it’s hard to see the stars when you’re among city lights, sometimes mega-talents get missed amidst lesser wattage established in the vicinity. Also, note that there’s nothing to fear in a lightless stretch. Everything dazzling needs the dark.
3 Alabama alumni placed on PUP before NFL training camps
Three former Alabama players have been sidelined for the opening of NFL training camps by being placed on the physically-unable-to-perform list. Receiving the designation this weekend were Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch, Denver Broncos linebacker Drew Sanders and Carolina Panthers wide receiver Cam Sims. Each of those teams is...
Prepare for strong thunderstorms in Dale and Henry counties Sunday night
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 9:45 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 10:30 p.m. for Dale and Henry counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 9:45 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Tyler Crossroads to...
Homeland Security secretary names independent panel to review Trump assassination attempt
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has appointed a bipartisan, independent panel to review this month’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, officials said Sunday. The panel members will have “extensive law enforcement and security experience to conduct a 45-day independent review of the...
Kamala Harris fights to secure the Democratic presidential nod
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris is being thrust into the most scrutinizing of spotlights, suddenly the leading candidate to succeed President Joe Biden as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and her party’s main hope of defeating Republican Donald Trump. She spoke multiple times with Biden on...
Former Alabama All-American signs his first NFL contract
Former Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner signed his first NFL contract just in time to start training camp with the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings’ rookies reported for training camp on Sunday at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota, and the NFL team announced its first-round draft picks, Turner and Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy, signed their contracts shortly after arriving.
Crenshaw County under a flood advisory until Sunday night
A flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 8:33 p.m. in effect until 11:45 p.m. for Crenshaw County. The weather service says, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," comments the weather service....
Democrats promise ‘orderly process’ to replace Biden, where Harris is favored but questions remain
WASHINGTON (AP) — Shortly after President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would drop his reelection campaign, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison had a message: There would be no automatic coronation for his replacement. “In the coming days, the party will undertake a transparent and orderly process to...
Nick Dunlap wins again on PGA Tour – this time as a pro
Nick Dunlap posted the highest score in the Barracuda Championship, but it’s the only PGA Tour event where the highest score wins. With the tournament played using the Modified Stableford scoring format, the former Alabama All-American put up 19 points on Sunday to finish at plus-49 for his four rounds on the Old Greenwood Course at Tahoe Mountain Club in Truckee, California.
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama Sunday evening
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 7:57 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:45 p.m. for Madison, Morgan, Marshall and Jackson counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:57 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Owens Cross...
Update: Flash flood warning issued for North Alabama Sunday night
On Sunday at 9:02 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated flash flood warning in effect until 9:45 p.m. for Limestone, Madison and Morgan counties. "At 9:02 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," according to the weather service. "Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."
Rep. Juandalynn Givan supports Harris, says be prepared for a ‘street fight’
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan said she feels Vice President Kamala Harris - or whoever ends up being the Democratic presidential nominee - needs to solidify the party base and be prepared for “a street fight.”. “Whether it’s Harris, who I wholeheartedly support, or someone else, the Democrats have to...
Sen. Joe Manchin mulling run for president after Biden exit, CNN reports
Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat turned independent, is considering a run as his former party’s nominee after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek reelection in 2024, CNN reports. Read the full CNN report. CNN’s Jake Tapper reports Manchin is considering re-registering as a Democrat and testing the...
Shooting deaths of 5 family members came just after 9-year-old’s birthday party: ‘We don’t understand’
A deadly shooting at an Alabama home that left a 24-year-old mother and four children dead happened shortly after a birthday party honoring one of the slain kids. Bibb County Sheriff Jody Wade said they received a 911 call at 8:18 p.m. about a child that had been shot on Greentree Drive area of Bibb County.
Flood advisory affecting Wilcox County until Sunday night
On Sunday at 6:28 p.m. a flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 9:30 p.m. for Wilcox County. The weather service says, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," says the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown...
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Dallas and Lowndes counties Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:22 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 7 p.m. for Dallas and Lowndes counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:21 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 12 miles northeast of Pine Apple, or...
Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Wilcox County Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 6:18 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms until 6:45 p.m. for Wilcox County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 6:17 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 10 miles northeast of Pine Apple, or 17 miles...
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