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Late-August heat wave builds into Alabama next week. Temperatures near triple digits Wednesday. 7…
Www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 News – 2024-08-25 06:10:11. SUMMARY: Central Alabama is experiencing a beautiful and dry morning, with temperatures around 58°F and low humidity. A heat wave is anticipated to develop next week, especially by Wednesday, when temperatures could reach near 100°F across the region. Today‘s forecast is a high of 93°F, increasing to 95°F on Tuesday, with Wednesday expected to be the hottest day. The dry air is contributing to elevated temperatures, but humidity levels will remain low, easing concerns about heat indices. This afternoon’s weather is pleasant for outdoor activities, including a minor league baseball game at 4 PM.
Anthony Schwartz addresses season-ending injury, getting to wear home city's jersey
Anthony Schwartz isn't happy that a torn ligament in his knee ended his 2024 season, but the former Auburn receiver sent a grateful message to the Miami Dolphins for allowing him to wear his home city's jersey. "Was a lifelong dream of mine to put on these colors and play...
T.R. Miller Becomes Alabama Winningest High School Football Program With Win Over Reeltown
MONTGOMERY, AL – T.R. Miller High School’s Myles Johnson returned from injury with a stellar performance, rushing for 110 yards on 15 carries and scoring twice in the Tigers’ 28-7 victory over Reeltown. This triumph in the 19th annual AHSAA Kickoff Classic at Cramton Bowl marked T.R. Miller’s 727th win, making them Alabama’s all-time winningest high school football team.
Now that both conventions are over, which presidential candidate has a stronger campaign?
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) — Several democratic delegates are back in Alabama after spending this week in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention. With both conventions having passed, Republicans and Democrats say there are striking differences between party conventions. “I think one of the things that you did not see, if you contrast and compare the […]
Mustangs use physicality, agility to their advantage
One thing both coaches agreed on following Stanhope Elmore’s 28-13 victory over 5A Marbury: That was a solid evening of tackle football. Marbury scored first, and trailed by just two at the half against the Mustangs, but Stanhope’s size and crafty running game would eventually rule the day.
Auburn’s 2024 Schedule: One Sentence Predictions
College football starts a week before Auburn football starts. Therefore, it’s time to get these games one-sentence-predicted. People can’t read more than a snapchat these days, so it’s the only way to keep you simpletons engaged. This will be my 15th year of doing this, and I was completely correct one of those seasons. Guess which one.
Late touchdown pushes Wetumpka past Beauregard
When the plays needed to be made, Wetumpka made them. Wetumpka opened the 2024 football season with a 19-14 comeback win over visiting Beauregard at the Wetumpka Sports Complex on Friday. After trailing for the entirety of the fourth quarter, senior running back Tudrius Hetherington scored on an 8-yard touchdown run with 2:06 remaining in the game to give Wetumpka (1-0) its final lead.
Black Belt Football Scoreboard: Week 1
Football scoreboard roundup for Black Belt high school football teams in week 1 on Friday night. Southside 30, George Washington Carver – Birmingham, 12. More scores will be added as they are reported. Send scores, photos and game information about your favorite Black Belt football team to news@blackbeltnewsnetwork.com to...
Alabama rockets appear in demand following apparent blow to Boeing over Starliner
NASA’s decision to land two astronauts aboard a SpaceX capsule, and not the Starliner craft they used to go to orbit, is considered a blow to Boeing. Despite all the controversy surrounding NASA’s new spacecraft, the Alabama built rocket that carried the Starliner to space did that job. United Launch Alliance’s Decatur factory built the Atlas-V used for the launch of Starliner. ULA is moving onto a newer and less expensive replacement for the Atlas and is reportedly in talks regarding a possible buy-out by Sierra Space.
Caroleene Dobson responds to Shomari Figures’ Democratic National Convention speech
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Republican congressional candidate Caroleene Dobson said there were parts of her opponent Shomari Figures’ speech at the Democratic National Convention that she actually liked. “He’s a very talented speaker,” Dobson told WKRG News 5. “I loved that he referenced the legacy of civil rights leaders in District 2.” Shomari Figures spoke […]
Alabama man incapacitated from Boar’s Head listeria outbreak files federal lawsuit
An Alabama man who contracted a listeria infection that has left him incapacitated and hospitalized for more than a month has filed a federal lawsuit against Boar’s Head, claiming the company’s since-recalled deli meat led to his condition. Jeffrey Scott Cox, who became ill after consuming Boar’s Head...
UAB looking to add clinics across state to address dental crisis
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The American Dental Association ranks Alabama 51st in the nation for access to dental care, a ranking UAB’s School of Dentistry wants to change. School leaders want to add more dental clinics near rural and moderately urban parts of the state. They have already launched...
FuelAL: Alabama’s initiative to retain young professionals
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Alabama has introduced a summer program designed to retain young professionals within the state. FuelAL aims to connect college interns with the vibrant lifestyle and recreational opportunities in the areas where they work. “There are so many industries here that I didn’t even know were in...
Alabama drivers frustrated by rising car insurance rates
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Auto insurance rates are expected to continue increasing this year, with Alabama projected to rise by 18%. According to AAA, these hikes are nothing new as car insurance rates have been increasing annually for the last several years. “Typically, the reason that we see that happen is because of an increase […]
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