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How well does the Wiregrass know basic American history?
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - We celebrate the Fourth of July every year, but do people here in the Wiregrass know why?. We stand and salute the flag for the national anthem and pledge of allegiance, but do people know the meaning behind the flag design, or who is known for making the first one?
Hurricane Beryl heading toward Mexico after whipping winds, heavy rain lash Jamaica, Cayman Islands
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Hurricane Beryl is forecast to hit the northeast tip of the Yucatan Peninsula Friday as a Category 2 hurricane, continuing its path of damage and destruction across the Caribbean Sea. As of the 8 pm ET advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Beryl is still...
Rip current risk elevated through 4th of July weekend
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The Fourth of July Weekend is bringing thousands of tourists to area beaches for relief from the heat and views of the beautiful shorelines that the Gulf of Mexico has to offer. But between the waves and just under the surface, a hidden danger is...
A Few More Rain Clouds Tomorrow
SYNOPSIS – Much of our area will remain dry and warm throughout the rest of the holiday. The hot and muggy pattern will continue as a diving boundary stirs up a few more rain clouds late tomorrow. Favorable moisture for scattered showers and thunderstorms is reserved for the weekend.
Dangerous Heat Likely, Pop-Up Storms Possible Again Friday
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — Warm, muggy afternoon conditions will continue through the 4th of July weekend. And while the temperatures are elevated, so are rain chances. A heat advisory is in effect from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. tomorrow as another day of dangerous heat persists across The Wiregrass. Highs will top out in the mid 90s with “feels like” temperatures possible reaching 110°.
Alabama Gators Multiplying And Killing Our Pets
Can we all say that Gators seem to be taking over in Alabama?. This is outside of a church in Clarke County. In Leesburg Florida recently a couple of friends who were duck hunting lost their entire “catch” to a hungry alligator. Cass Couey and Kevin Stipe were inevitably feeding what they called a dinosaur.
Alabama state senator seriously injured in Fourth of July personal watercraft accident with son, police say
An Alabama State senator was injured Thursday afternoon in personal watercraft accident with his adult son, state police said Friday. Sen. Garlan E. Gudger Jr., 49, of Cullman, was injured Thursday when the 2024 Sea-Doo GTI personal watercraft (PWC) he was operating was struck in the rear by a 2019 Sea-Doo GTI PWC operated by Garlan E. Gudger III, 21, also of Cullman.
WATCH: Fireworks at Freedom Fest 2024
FORT NOVOSEL, Ala. (WTVY) - After an exciting day filled with celebration, entertainment, good food and fun times over at Fort Novosel for Freedom Fest 2024, it’s time to light up the night sky with fireworks to wrap up the freedom-filled day. WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE FIREWORKS ABOVE...
ALEA reminds residents of the importance of driving sober this holiday weekend
Many people across the Tennessee Valley celebrated the 4th of July, but holiday travel will continue through the weekend and officials are reminding people of the importance of driving sober.
Alabama dive team explains drowning victim recovery, lake safety
ALEX CITY, Ala. (WBRC) - Even the most experienced divers in the state say they never get used to the feeling of recovering a drowning victim’s body. “You never get used to it,” said Jerry Sewell with the Alex City Fire Department Dive Team. “What I tell my guys is ‘What if it was your loved one? Wouldn’t you want to bring them home so they can have closure?’”
Allison 'Socks' Pryor Receives June 2024 Island Spirit Award
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The Island Spirit Award from the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber is one of the longest lasting traditions on the island. It is the highest honor from the Chamber because it's not the businesses that make visitors feel welcome, it is the staff at each location who make the difference.
Sharing more than a crown: What Miss Alabama USA and Miss Alabama Teen have in common
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Wearing a crown isn't the only thingMiss Alabama USA and Miss Alabama Teen USA have in common; they are both on a mission to make an impact across the state. Miss Alabama USA, Diane Westhoven, is a senior Psychology student at Auburn University and Miss Alabama...
Nearly 71 million people expected to travel over July 4 week
AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday travel period. For the first time, AAA looked at the entire July 4 week, plus the Saturday before and the Sunday after the holiday. This year’s projected number of travelers for that time period is a 5% […] The post Nearly 71 million people expected to travel over July 4 week appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
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