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Update: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in North Alabama early Saturday evening
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 5:24 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone and Morgan counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:24 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Trinity,...
Morgan Freeman plays chill villain in trailer for ‘Gunner,’ an action movie filmed in Alabama
Movie fans now have their first look at “Gunner,” an action movie that was filmed in the Birmingham area in spring 2023. Actors Morgan Freeman and Luke Hemsworth are prominently featured a trailer released this week by Warner Bros., along with fist fights, gun battles, explosions and a prison escape. (Watch the trailer in the video above.)
Gulf Shores off the Beaten Path
When you think of Gulf Shores, Alabama, white sandy beaches, great food, and fun in the sun immediately come to mind. Now, the city is making waves outside the beach community through its dedication to sustainability and environmental restoration. “We have a vision to make Gulf Shores one of the...
Alabama gas and travel centers included in $1.1 billion acquisition
Casey’s General Stores Inc. on Friday announced it is acquiring the owner of CEFCO Convenience Stores for $1.145 billion, growing the company by 198 stores and a dealer network. Restaurant News is reporting the deal. CEFCO operates 11 stores in Alabama, clustered around the Gulf Coast. When completed, the...
Alabama prison chief responds to families’ criticism
The Alabama Department of Corrections, which faced pointed criticism this week from families of inmates during an emotional public hearing, issued a statement Thursday saying the department is working to address ongoing challenges in the state prison system.
Man dies after being struck by SUV in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A man has died after being hit by an SUV on Beverly Parkway Saturday night. Troopers say the red GMC Terrain was driven by a 46-year-old Pensacola Woman around 11 p.m. FHP has not yet identified the man's age or city. Troopers say she was driving...
Pensacola Fire Department teams up with Red Cross to install free smoke alarms
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Nearly 1,500 people across the country die every year in house fires due to missing or non-functioning smoke alarms. The Pensacola Fire Department is taking action to make sure that doesn't happen. Firefighters took the latest steps to make sure people are safe inside their homes on...
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