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Man whose family sought refuge after Hurricane Katrina recalls journey to the Wiregrass
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY) - August 29, 2024 marks 19 years since Hurricane Katrina landed. This deadly storm impacted several states and left behind severe damage, leaving millions of people without a home. One man’s family sought refuge on Fort Novosel. Kenneth Leblanc is an Enterprise resident from New Orleans.
ALEA: Safety isn’t hard work, make easy decisions to ensure a happy Labor Day
Special to the Advance Fall, football and the changing of the seasons is upon us as citizens around the nation prepare for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. However, before we celebrate the last holiday of summer, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages everyone to plan ahead and prioritize safety. ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said, […] The post ALEA: Safety isn’t hard work, make easy decisions to ensure a happy Labor Day appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Midday Nowcast: Mainly Sunny and Hot
Afternoon temperatures will remain in the 90s today and tomorrow, but we will mention some risk of isolated afternoon showers or storms both days. These could provide some temporary heat relief, but still most location will remain dry. Rain chances are in the 20-30% range. We note there is a heat advisory in effect for portions of Alabama today, with heat index values climbing above the 105° danger range.
Hot weather expected through Labor Day
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The heat continues into the weekend and the humidity will only climb. We expect temperatures to remain in the 90s through Labor Day but it will feel more like 100 with the added humidity. Some days the heat will fade early due to thunderstorms in the...
Alabama health officials urge pet vaccinations amid rabies cases
Several pets have been exposed to rabies in wildlife over the past few weeks. The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) says a raccoon that tested positive for rabies was found inside a fenced yard where three dogs were exposed in Hokes Bluff. In Sylacauga, a bat tested positive for...
Woman on morning walk viciously attacked, robbed: Reports
WEBB Ala. (WTVY) -Houston County sheriff’s deputies are searching around the small town of Webb for a man suspected of attacking a woman on her morning walk. According to reports, the woman who reported the attack said a man she believed to be in his 30s and clad in a bright red shirt robbed her early Thursday, then ran away, after violently throwing her to the ground. Officers reported they may have located the shirt nearby.
$18.6M cardiology ASC coming to Alabama
The Alabama State Health Planning and Development Agency in Montgomery, Ala., has issued a certificate of need for an $18.6 million cardiology ASC, according to an Aug. 28 report from ABC affiliate WBMA. The certificate was issued to CV Surgical Services to create a non-hospital-based, limited multi-specialty ASC focusing on...
High school students gain service academy insight
Choosing to attend a military service academy can invoke many questions, so to provide some answers, U.S. Rep. Dale Strong held an academy meet-and-greet event Aug. 17 In Huntsville. Strong, who represents Alabama’s 5th Congressional District, held his first Military Service and Academy Day in 2023 to help students and...
How Project Horseshoe Farm is impacting communities in Alabama + across the country
When John Dorsey moved to Greensboro in 2005, he took on a small role with an after-school program in the community. That role quickly turned into a passion and now, he’s the executive director of Project Horseshoe Farm. The non-profit organization is helping to create a sense of community through social and emotional support for those who need it the most.
Alabama congregation founded in 1847 sues United Methodists, says it owns church building
A 177-year-old Demopolis church has sued the Alabama-West Florida Conference arguing that it should be allowed to leave the United Methodist Church and take its property with it. The First Methodist Church of Demopolis, founded in 1847, says it has owned its own property throughout its history and has never...
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