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Fine Fall Weekend; Future Forecaster Gavynn Surles

VETERANS DAY: First off, thanks to all the Veterans out there!!! After the cold start, the mainly sunny sky will allow afternoon temperatures to climb into the low to mid 70s throughout South/Central Alabama. If you are out of school, off work, or heading to one of those many Veterans Day events today, the weather will be terrific. FRIDAY NIGHT…

National Championship Trophy in Montgomery

It’s the college football dream, the grand prize and symbol of national champions. The College Football Playoff National Championship trophy has traveled across the country for the past 11 weeks… And now it’s in Montgomery. “you have seen it on TV. You’ve seen Alabama hosting it. You could see Auburn hosting it this year. Its something you can get close…

Fine Fall Weather Continues

TODAY THROUGH THE WEEKEND: The long dry spell continues with sunny days and clear nights. The high will be in the mid 70s today and tomorrow, followed by upper 60s Saturday and Sunday. Lows will be well down in the 40s, and upper 30s are likely early tomorrow and Sunday morning. FOOTBALL WEATHER: For the high school playoff games tomorrow…

Trump Presidency Impact on Alabama

As Donald Trump gets ready to become the next President of the United States, how will his presidency affect Alabama?

Political analyst Steve Flowers says it will have a positive impact on Alabama with preferential treatment. He says our two U.S. Senators, Richard Shelby and Jeff Sessions, will have prominent roles. And Sessions could have a very large role in the administration. “He is Trump’s unquestionably best friend in the U.S. Senate. He is in Trump’s inner most circle. He…

Clearing Sky and Continued Dry Weather

Today we should start the day off with clouds, but as our winds shift out of the north, drier air moves into the state, we will see a clearing sky; highs will be in the mid to upper 70s. With a clear sky tonight, temperatures will be much cooler and lower 40s are expected. Thursday and Veterans Day Friday will…

President-Elect Trump Gives Victory Speech

Shortly before 2 o’clock this morning, President-Elect Donald Trump gave a victory speech to supporters at the Hilton Midtown in New York City. President-elect Donald Trump says Hillary Clinton called him to congratulate him on his victory. Trump said that he “congratulated her and her family on a very, very hard-fought campaign.” He added that “we owe her a major debt…

Democrats React to Election Results

Democrats gathered Tuesday night in downtown Montgomery at the Alabama Democratic Conference Headquarters. For many Hillary Clinton supporters, it was also a disappointing night. Clinton supporters gathered to watch the results come in throughout the night. There were cheers for the states Virginia, California and Hawaii being called for Clinton. Results continued to flow in to the early hours of the…