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Mainly Dry Wednesday

REST OF THIS WEEK: The front has pushed down to the Gulf Coast, and any storms today will be confined to South Alabama. Highs today will be near 90°. The front will wash out and that will allow moisture levels to increase tomorrow, allowing for scattered showers and storms to return to much of the area, mainly during the afternoon…

Claudette’s Tornado Tally Reaches 7 Across 4 States

This photo provided by Alicia Jossey shows debris covering the street in East Brewton, Ala., on Saturday, June 19, 2021. (Alicia Jossey via AP) EAST BREWTON, Ala. (AP) – Thunderstorms associated with Tropical Storm Claudette produced at least seven confirmed tornadoes across the South. National Weather Service surveyors have confirmed three tornadoes in Mississippi, two in Alabama, and one each…

Hassell Defeats Williams in House District 78 Democratic Runoff

The results are in, and according to the Alabama Secretary of State’s Office, Kenyatte Hassell won the Democratic Runoff for House District 78 Tuesday. Hassell received 64.82% of the votes. Challenger Donald “Don” Williams received 35.18% of the vote. The district covers most of the Montgomery. According to the Secretary of State’s Office 1,046 votes were cast and voter turnout…

Alabama’s Thomas named first Crimson Tide Olympian Golfer

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Former Alabama men’s golfer Justin Thomas has been named one of 60 golfers who will compete for a Gold Medal at the 2021 Olympic Games held in Tokyo, the International Golf Federation announced Tuesday. This year, the men’s golf competition will be held July 29-Aug. 1 at Kasumigaseki Country Club, a private club located in Saitama which…

The Wellness Coalition Holds a Free Drive-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic with Adams Drugs – June 28

Montgomery, Ala. – The Wellness Coalition is hosting a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Resurrection Catholic Missions (RCM) health fair on Monday, June 28 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. As part of a partnership with The Wellness Coalition, the Moderna vaccine will be provided free of charge by Adams Drugs to anyone who is 18 years and older. Reservations for a…

New Graphite Processing Processing Plant Hiring Over 100 Workers, Paying Average of $21.15/Hour

Governor Kay Ivey announced Tuesday that Westwater Resources Inc. plans to build a first-of-its-kind advanced graphite processing plant in Coosa County, putting Alabama at the forefront in the production of an essential material in batteries that power electrical vehicles, electronics and other green energy products and equipment. Westwater said its Alabama Graphite Products LLC subsidiary plans to make an initial…