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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...
2 new Wawa stores open Thursday in coastal Alabama
Two new Wawa stores will open Thursday in southwest Alabama, including the first in Mobile. The East Coast gas-and-convenience-store chain, which has legions of die-hard fans, is in the process of an aggressive expansion across the central Gulf Coast. Its first Alabama store opened in Fairhope in April to great fanfare.
Ranking the state's top running back recruits of all-time
EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week, AL.com will explore the best of high school sports in Alabama. We hope you join the conversation. Continuing our countdown of the state of Alabama’s top high school recruits in the last 30 years, we’ve reached the running backs. If you purchase a...
FBI Warning Parents In Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas: Be Aware Of Doxing and Swatting
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a warning to parents: be on alert for potential doxing and swatting incidents involving their children, particularly those who are active in online gaming communities. Just recently the FBI took to X (formerly Twitter) To warn about this growing issue. While anyone...
$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...
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.
‘Miracles are real’: Couple who adopted 9 kids while facing infertility to welcome baby
ENTERPRISE, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) - After battling with infertility and adopting nine children, an Alabama couple are now expecting their miracle baby. Adoption and foster care have always been a passion for CJ and Elisha Hodge, so it’s no surprise to them that they ended up adopting nine children, WTVY reports.
Honor local 9/11 victim Maj. Dwayne Williams with “Take the Day Back” concert tribute in Trussville, Sept. 11
Nearly 23 years ago, Major Dwayne Williams was among the nine people with Alabama ties killed in the September 11 Attacks. To honor the memory of his brother and others lost that day, Birminghamian Roy Williams is hosting a free tribute concert in Trussville. All proceeds from the event will...
September edition preview: find out what to expect from our September paper
As our September edition hits mailboxes in the coming days, we want to give a sneak peak at what you can expect to see in the paper. September is National Suicide Prevention month, so our coverage for the month includes a comprehensive package on the topic. You can expect to hear from local mental health professionals and residents from the 280 and Trussville area about their experiences with suicide loss. We also covered suicide as it relates to veterans and the elderly, and we spoke with the parents of a Chelsea student who was one of four to die by suicide in the span of a year.
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