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Metro Atlanta weather: Sunny, dry stretch ahead as drought conditions worsen
Another mostly dry day is on the way, FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes says. ATLANTA - North Georgia is enjoying another picture-perfect fall day with mild afternoons and cool mornings — but the dry weather pattern continues, according...

Record Invasive Alabama Bass Caught At Parksville
Caleb Bell The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has certified a new Class A (sportfishing methods) state record Alabama Bass. The 7 pounds, 3 ounces fish was caught by angler Caleb Bell on the Ocoee River and tops the previous state record of 7...

First Alert Weather: Beautiful fall weekend ahead
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Good morning and happy Saturday. You will likely need a light jacket before you step outside this morning. Temperatures are generally in the low to mid 50s across central Alabama. Temperatures are nearly ten degrees...

Pleasant October Weather Expected This Weekend in Alabama
PITTSBURGH, PA — This weekend, Alabama will experience beautiful fall-like weather, with temperatures expected to reach near 80 degrees. Clear skies and comfortable conditions are perfect for outdoor activities and seasonal festivities. As October...

Alabama Reacts to Receiving Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award
ALABAMA REACTS TO RECEIVING KRIS KRISTOFFERSON LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT 8TH ANNUAL NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS AWARDS Nashville, Tenn. (October 9, 2025) — On September 23 in Nashville, iconic country band ALABAMA took home yet another prominent...

An Alabama chef’s tribute to his mother ‘bloomed into something really great, really fast’
I knew we were onto something good when my dining companion took a bite of the appetizer and instantly said: “This reminds me of the West Indies salad we had summers on the river when I was growing up.” It was something powerful to behold. That...

Southeast Weather: Georgia and Alabama Brace for Warm, Dry Winter Under La Niña
ATLANTA, Ga. — The Southeast U.S. is entering the Winter 2026 season under a weak La Niña pattern, which is expected to bring warmer temperatures and reduced rainfall to both Georgia and Alabama, according to the National Weather Service in...

Alabama lawmaker revives weather manipulation ban proposal for next legislative session
Legislation aimed at banning weather manipulation in Alabama, which failed to pass last year, may be revisited when lawmakers return to the Capitol in January. Surrounding states such as Tennessee, Florida, and Louisiana have already enacted...

How to watch Missouri football vs Alabama. TV channel, time, streaming
No. 14 Missouri football will face No. 8 Alabama on Saturday, Oct. 11, on Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri. The game marks the end of the longest homestand in Mizzou history, with the Tigers’ first six games of this season all taking place in...

Warming trend ahead of another cold front arriving next weekend
A nor’easter will bring wind and rain to the East Coast, but it will send a dry north wind directly to Alabama. Check the video forecast for the latest. Warm, dry daysBirmingham International Airport hasn’t seen a drop of rain since Oct. 7, and...

ALABAMA honored with lifetime achievement at Nashville Songwriters Awards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) - ALABAMA has added another accolade to their legendary career. The band received the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 8th Annual Nashville Songwriters Awards, held at the Ryman Auditorium. Jason Aldean...

Hawkeye Football: Updated Game Line, Weather Forecast for Wisconsin-Iowa
Before we get into the game itself, let’s check in on Madison’s weather Saturday. It is again beautiful, with Weather.com describing the day as having “abundant sunshine” with temperatures in the 60s. It cools off at night into the mid 50s. A...

Tennessee angler sets new state record with invasive Alabama bass catch on Ocoee River
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee angler has set a new state record with his catch of an invasive Alabama bass on the Ocoee River, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). The 7 pounds, 3 ounces Class A fish was caught by angler...

Alabama Launches Free Boating Safety Courses for Residents
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division is gearing up for another season of Boating Basics and License Courses offered at locationsacross the state. Each year, the Agency offers free in-person classes that allow...

First Alert Weather: One of the coolest nights of the season ahead
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - THE NEXT 24 HOURS: Get ready for one of the coolest nights of the season so far. Temperatures will be tumbling into the 60s for High School Football Friday night with morning lows Saturday ranging from 49º to 55º. A...

West Alabama Lawmakers Pre-file Bill To Ban Weather Manipulation
If a bill pre-filed in the upcoming legislative session passes, Alabama will join Florida and Tennessee as the only states that have approved bills banning any type of artificial manipulation of the weather. HB25 was introduced in the 2025 session...

Check Out Alabama Backdrops From ‘About My Father’ At These Filming Locations
Since its May 2023 release, “About My Father” has made a name for itself in modern comedy – thanks in large part to Sebastian Maniscalco’s dry humor and Robert De Niro‘s commanding presence. The Lionsgate film boasts an impressive lineup including...

States Move to Regulate “Forever Chemicals” as Federal PFAS Action Stalls
With the EPA delaying nationwide standards, states are creating their own patchwork of rules to control PFAS contamination in soil, water, and farmland. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to delay...

Rabies vaccines for wildlife distributed by air and truck in Alabama
PRETTY SOON, BECAUSE WE’RE FINALLY STARTING TO FEEL THE FALL TEMPERATURES. YEAH, A FEW FOLKS COULD EVEN NEED AN EXTRA LAYER IN SOME OF THOSE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAMES THIS EVENING. BUT I KNOW ALL OF CENTRAL ALABAMA EXCITED TO FINALLY GET THAT...