fourth of july

Fourth of July Celebrations on the Alabama River

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Boating on the Alabama River — is a Fourth of July summertime tradition for a lot of people in Selma. “Selma’s lucky. We have one of the greatest natural resources in the whole state. And that’s the Alabama River,” said Ray Hogg. The Selma engineer says cruising the Alabama River on the 4th of July…

Fourth of July Festivities Feature Fireworks in Dallas Co.

From the West Alabama Newsroom– Folks in Dallas County are getting ready for a fun and festive Fourth of July celebration. And they say it’s impossible to have that celebration — without fireworks. Fireworks and the Fourth of July — are inseparable. “It’s not a 4th of July without fireworks. This is the turkey and dressing that’s Thanksgiving. This is…

Plans for Fourth of July Celebration Announced in Selma

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The city of Selma is hosting a big Fourth of July Celebration this year — down on the Riverfront. City officials announced the event at a press conference Monday morning. Festivities will include a fireworks show — the grand opening of the riverfront splash pad — a concert — and a parade. The celebration is…

City of Montgomery Announces Independence Day Plans

Mayor Steven L. Reed and the City of Montgomery’s Department of Cultural Affairs will host the Montgomery Independence Day Celebration on the Riverfront on Friday, July 2 from 6-9 p.m. at the Riverwalk Park Amphitheater.

Town of Pike Road Hosting Fourth of July Firework Show Thursday

The Town of Pike Road is preparing to host its SummerFest  Fireworks show. The firework show is on Thursday, July 1st at Rolling Hills Park and Cottonwood Golf Club off Trotman Road. The celebration is on July 1st due to the Fourth of July falls on Sunday this year.

What the Tech? Why the Fourth of July Is a Dangerous Time for Your Cell Phone

There are 366 days in 2020. And of all those days, the 4th day of July is the most dangerous for smartphones. According to a study by Asurion, there is always a surge in reports of damaged and lost phones on Independence Day. It stands to reason. More people are out celebrating at the pool, a lake or the beach,…