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The beat goes on: Central High School of Alabama’s Clay County helps students succeed on and off the field
A high-school band program empowers students’ self-expression. Interest in Clay County’s Central High School band program has been steadily increasing. Last year, grades 7-12 had 120 students involved in band, which is the only music program in the county. Recently, this uptick pushed the number of musicians above the number of instruments available. Since participation…
James Spann: Big soaking ahead for Alabama; strong to severe storms possible Wednesday
RADAR CHECK: Early this morning we have areas of mostly light rain across parts of central Alabama; rain is much more widespread just north and west of the state. Occasional rain is likely through tonight statewide. Rain continues Wednesday and could be heavy at times. A few thunderstorms will be involved. The Storm Prediction Center…
James Spann: Active pattern ahead for Alabama; heavy rain Tuesday, Wednesday
ON THE MAP: This morning, a surface front is over south Alabama; temperatures are in the 30s and 40s over the northern counties, but south of the front places like Mobile and Dothan are in the 60s. A few spotty showers are possible through tonight, but most places will stay dry. Highs will vary from…
Good Eating in Alabama: The Brown Bag
When you look at family-owned, legacy restaurants in Alabama, a couple of things are almost always true: They are usually engrained in the community, and they must offer some delicious food to last as long as they have. Both are true about The Brown Bag in Northport. Corry Brown’s grandparents opened the restaurant in 1996…