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Tropical fish found off Alabama coast as waters warm: ‘They’re everywhere you go’
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, rising water temperatures and more frequent heat waves are changing what’s found under the surface. In 2024, Advance Local Media newsrooms in Alabama, Michigan, New Jersey and Oregon set out to document the sudden changes remaking ecosystems, transforming the fishing industry, reshaping offshore recreation and altering what’s on local menus.
How hot is Alabama in the summer? These all-time records show that topping 110 is no sweat
Summer in Alabama is technically the three month period from mid-June through mid-September. But in reality “summer” here lasts much longer, with ACs beginning to hum in April and running through October. The season is sweltering, sapping and, at times, deadly. But just how hot are Alabama summers? Here are some of the state's summer weather records and other facts about the season through the years. ...
On 'Main Street' Alabama, Independence Day reconnects community
This story is part of a partnership between the Montgomery Advertiser and the Living Democracy program at Auburn University. Now in its 13th year, the program disperses students across rural Alabama to spend 10 weeks learning more about the inner workings of the community and writing about what they observe. ELBA − Elba’s annual Fourth of July celebration, Let Freedom Ring, is an annual event described as a “party with a purpose," according to Mary Helmer Wirth,...
Alabama Democratic delegates rally for Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Alabama’s Democratic delegates are reassessing the 2024 election following President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the race. Many are banding behind Vice President Kamala Harris after Biden’s endorsement on Sunday. However, some say an open convention may not be off the table. “Biden had vision and plenty of knowledge, so the […]
Alabama Power crews return home after helping restore power in Texas
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Hundreds of Alabama Power line workers and contractors are finally back home after spending more than a week in Texas restoring power to people impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Now 99% of CenterPoint Energy customers have their lights back on. The storm ripped through the Caribbean and...
ALDOT announces grants for municipal airports
The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $22,000 in state funding to three municipal airports for improvements. The Ozark Municipal Airport in Ozark will receive $144,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration and $8,000 from a state grant for the construction of a corporate hangar. The airport will provide $8,000 in matching local funds for a total value project of $160,000.
Distinguished leader of athletics in Alabama Kennith Blankenship dies at 88
The first executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association and of the Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship Program Kennith Blankenship died after an extended illness on Sunday at the age of 88. A release from the Alabama High School Athletic Association said Blankenship was a four-sport star...
Lowndes Academy wins AISA Chairman's Award
Lowndes Academy is the recipient of the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) Class A Chairman's Award. The award was designated for the 2023-2024 school year and was established to recognize member schools for their academic achievements. "The award also serves as a symbol of recognition to the individuals who have...
Danger: Large Coyotes Causing Havoc In Alabama
This is one reason we should all own a rifle. Recently people have been spotting some giants roaming closer and closer to heavily populated residential areas. Be on the lookout a very large COYOTE roaming Chigger Ridge Road. Joyce Kidd Kephart added this pic. And said.. Something has bothered my...
More rain with below-average temperatures this week
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Some downpours are possible. Lows will be in the upper 60s to lower 70s. Tomorrow: More unsettled weather is expected the rest of the week thanks to a trough of low pressure across the Eastern U.S., and a strong high pressure over Bermuda. This is bringing us […]
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