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Archive for May 9th, 2019

A Quick Check On Storms Approaching The State

A Quick Check On Storms Approaching The State

| May 9, 2019 @ 8:24 am

As of 8:04 am, we have another line of rain and thunderstorms moving through the eastern parts of Mississippi and is just starting to enter the extreme northwestern corner of North Alabama.

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Scattered To Numerous Showers/Storms Through Sunday

Scattered To Numerous Showers/Storms Through Sunday

| May 9, 2019 @ 6:11 am

A FEW STRONG STORMS LATER TODAY: We have a few light rain showers over Northwest Alabama early this morning, but most of the state is dry with temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s. To the west, a large mass of rain covers the broad zone from Memphis down into North Louisiana. Much of this is expected to dissipate before reaching Alabama, but additional showers and storms are expected to form this afternoon and early tonight. Where storms do form, they could be strong, and SPC has much of the state in a “marginal risk” (level 1/5).

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ESPN’s Greg Mcelroy, Laura Rutledge Lift Spirits During Visit To Children’s Of Alabama

ESPN’s Greg Mcelroy, Laura Rutledge Lift Spirits During Visit To Children’s Of Alabama

| May 9, 2019 @ 5:00 am

Lindy Hydrick was looking forward to a rare lazy Sunday, a chance to recharge, when she got the call every parent fears.

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Make Mom Sparkle At A Celebration In Can’t Miss Alabama

Make Mom Sparkle At A Celebration In Can’t Miss Alabama

| May 9, 2019 @ 5:00 am

The Montgomery Zoo and the Mann Wildlife Learning Museum are free to all moms on their special day from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. See animals from Africa to Australia at the zoo. Touch the furs and antlers of some of the animals on display at the museum. All the displays are assembled from natural material and actual plants, rocks, trees, small critters, dirt and sand collected from the site where displayed animals live. The last admission is at 4 p.m. and guests must exit the park at 5:30 p.m.

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Administrators Of Project Share Help Clients By Providing Hope And Funds

Administrators Of Project Share Help Clients By Providing Hope And Funds

| May 9, 2019 @ 5:00 am

John Stamps is the Director of Operations of The Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham and helps administer Project Share to help Alabamians with their utility bills.

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On This Day In Alabama History: Gov. Lurleen Wallace Buried

On This Day In Alabama History: Gov. Lurleen Wallace Buried

| May 9, 2019 @ 5:00 am

May 9, 1968: Lurleen Burns Wallace (1926-1968) died from cancer after serving as governor of Alabama for 16 months

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Alabama Power Junior Clinic Teaches Lessons About Golf And Life

Alabama Power Junior Clinic Teaches Lessons About Golf And Life

| May 9, 2019 @ 5:00 am

Annual event is hosted by golfing pros.

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Matt Might’s Personal Quest Sparks UAB Precision Medicine Revolution

Matt Might’s Personal Quest Sparks UAB Precision Medicine Revolution

| May 9, 2019 @ 5:00 am

Medicine is undergoing a sea change driven by data, Might says.

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Plant Gaston APSO Members Cheer Special-Needs Children With Fishing Days

Plant Gaston APSO Members Cheer Special-Needs Children With Fishing Days

| May 9, 2019 @ 5:00 am

A 3-acre pond across from the plant offered bream and bass and a fun day of fishing.

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