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People, Power, Progress: Alabama Power opens exhibit celebrating state’s development
At the end of the 19th century, more than 90% of Alabama had no access to electricity, with people still lighting their homes with candles or kerosene lanterns and most of the cooking still taking place over wooden stoves. However, on Dec. 4, 1906, the trajectory of the state changed forever with the founding of…
James Spann: Cold, dry weather continues in Alabama through Tuesday; some rain Wednesday night
COLD: A new shot of cold, dry air will drop into Alabama today, keeping temperatures well below average. Look for a high between 47 and 52 degrees over the northern counties, with mid 50s to the south. A freeze is likely early Tuesday and Wednesday mornings almost down to the Gulf Coast, with most places…
The Next Round Alabama News Center College Football Preview Rivalry Week
It’s Rivalry Week in college football and for this state, it’s all about the Iron Bowl. Alabama is coming off its worst loss of the season to Oklahoma while Auburn is coming off a strong overtime win against Texas A&M. The Next Round guys look at the matchup and another big game in the Lone…
James Spann: Cold air settles into Alabama through early next week
RADAR CHECK: Some scattered light rain continues early this morning over the southern half of Alabama, where temperatures are in the 40s. The weather is dry over the northern counties with mostly 30s being reported. The rain over south Alabama will end later this morning; otherwise, today will be cold and dry, with a high…