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Alabama Statues Honor Slaves Subject to Experimental Surgery

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A new monument in Montgomery pays tribute to three enslaved Black women who were subjected to experimental surgery by a 19th-century physician celebrated for advancing women’s health. Al.com reports that the statues of Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey were unveiled Friday. They were three of numerous Black women Dr. J. Marion Sims operated on while in Montgomery….

Quiet Weather Pattern Continues

High pressure and dry air remains in place across the state and really the entire Southeast meaning our weather will remain quiet and pretty routine for early fall in Alabama. The days will feature tons of sunshine and very warm temperatures with highs in the upper 80s for most locations, while nights will be clear and nice with lows in…

Settlement reached in suit over Alabama student’s suicide

Courtesy: Remembering Megan Rondini Facebook MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The father of a University of Alabama student who ended her life after reporting she was raped has settled a lawsuit against the man she had accused. Details of the settlement between Michael Rondini, of Austin, Texas, and T.J. Bunn Jr. were not released, The Tuscaloosa News reported. Rondini and his wife…

Dry Pattern with Very Warm Days and Very Nice Nights

ROUTINE EARLY FALL WEATHER: Each day this week will feature plenty of sunshine with just a few fair-weather cumulus clouds forming with the heating of each day. Temperatures will be at or just over seasonal values this time of year as afternoon will range from the mid to upper 80s early in the week, followed by upper 80s and lower…