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Here are the rules for shooting fireworks in North Alabama counties, cities, towns
If you plan to light your own fireworks this July Fourth holiday, you'll need to follow local rules. We've asked for those guidelines from North Alabama counties, cities and towns. If a location is missing, that means leaders have yet to respond to our requests for information. We'll update this list through July 4 as we get more.
Supreme Court refuses to hear bite mark case involving Alabama inmate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court declined Tuesday to review the case of an Alabama man who has spent decades in prison for a murder conviction supported by recanted and discredited testimony about bite marks. Charles M. McCrory was convicted of murder for the 1985 killing of his wife, Julie Bonds, who was […]
Jackson County moves forward with plan to construct African American museum
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Earlier this year, both Panama City and Marianna were finalists to become the home of the new Florida black history museum. Despite losing out to St. Johns County and Jackson County, officials are not giving up on the idea. They are moving forward with plans to construct their own African […]
Step back to yesterday at Meeksville
Meeksville in northern Pike County is known far and wide for its annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade tradition began across the way at China Grove and continues at Meeksville. Earnest Green, a longtime member of the sponsoring Meeksville Fire Department, said the annual Fourth of July Parade was a tradition too good to […] The post Step back to yesterday at Meeksville appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Luverne cheer squads shine at UCA Camp
By Staff Reports The Luverne High School (LHS) varsity and junior varsity (JV) cheerleading squads excelled at the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) cheer camp held the week of June 17 at in Foley, earning numerous accolades, including the prestigious Leadership Award. The honor, voted on by all the squads at the camp, reflects the respect […] The post Luverne cheer squads shine at UCA Camp appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Bainbridge woman loses both legs after rescue, non-profit leaders calling for more homeless resources
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WALB) - A woman’s life is now forever changed with both of her legs gone after nearly losing her life. Video from the rescue on June 20 shows crews rescuing 42-year-old Hykima Gibson. People heard a cry for help from inside the garbage truck — and alerted the driver before the truck’s compactor could crush her inside.
Dothan Murder Suspect Arrested While Out on Bond
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – Raheem Powe, a man accused of shooting a “good Samaritan” to death outside of a Dothan nightclub last year, was arrested for assault charges this morning less than a month after being released from the Houston County Jail on bond. Powe was arrested...
Dews Crew Softball Camp Announced for July
DOTHAN, AL (WDNews) – Wallace Community College’s head softball coach, David Dews, has announced the dates for the highly anticipated “Dews Crew Softball Camp.” Set for July 16-18, the camp promises to be an enriching experience for young softball enthusiasts. The camp is divided into two...
City of Dothan Adds Two DC Fast Charging Stations
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – The City of Dothan has added two more DC Fast Charging Stations at James Oates Park for residents with electric vehicles. James Oates Park is located at 798 Campbellton Highway Dothan, AL 36303. The charging station is in the playground’s parking lot, just outside the...
Whitmire: Joe Biden, Donald Trump and the Window of Truth
This column originally appeared in Whitmire’s newsletter, Alabamafication. Sign up here for free. The Window of Truth is open. After the Access Hollywood tapes exposed Donald Trump as a boastful sexual predator, Republicans scrambled. In the hours after the recordings were made public, two prominent Alabama politicians shared their thoughts freely — Rep. Martha Roby and Rep. Bradley Byrne.
Alabama teen dead following an ATV crash in Holmes County
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Tuesday night, an Alabama teen died after an ATV crash in Holmes County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, just after 7:30 p.m., a 13-year-old male from Hartford Alabama was driving an ATV heading eastbound on Ma Hodges Road. Troopers said he attempted to turn right onto Chestnut Road […]
Nice but hot July 4th expected across the Wiregrass
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN)– The dog days of summer continue across the state of Alabama with temperatures remaining in the low to mid 90s. We are not under any heat advisories today but that will not stop “feels like ” temperatures to rise in the low 100s. Today, I have temperatures around 94 degrees as the high today, and rain chances around 40%. Low temperatures will remain in mid to upper 70s and rain chances will remain fairly low as the sun goes down.
Midday Nowcast: Dog Days of Summer
Officially we are in them as they run from July 3rd through August 11th, more about them in a minute. The weather is hot and very humid with highs in the mid to upper 90s for most places this afternoon. Moisture levels are rising as dew points are in the 70s, and that is causing heat index values to climb into the danger range across most of Alabama. A heat advisory continues for most of Alabama today, and likely for the next several days. Rain chances today are low across the northern half of the state, but will begin to rise in the coming days as well.
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