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Drought Emergency Declared in 33 Alabama Counties

Submitted by Evelyn Laurence on Friday, July 13th, 5:49 pm

 

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley and Agriculture Commissioner John McMillan announced Friday that farmers in nearly half of Alabama’s counties will be eligible for low-interest federal loans as a result of a drought emergency declaration by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack.“While much of the state has received rain this week, it is not enough to eliminate the severe and extreme..... Read More

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Get Earthquake ready Alabama! Alabamians encouraged to participate in Great Central U.S. ShakeOut

Submitted by Fadell Pitts, Community Content Director
Monday, February 6th, 2012, 2:12pm
Get Earthquake ready Alabama! Alabamians encouraged to participate in Great Central U.S. ShakeOut

 At 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 7, 2012, millions of people in the Central United States will seek shelter under their desks, kitchen tables and other sturdy objects as part of the second annual “Great Central U.S. ShakeOut” earthquake drill.  The Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) encourages Alabama residents and organizations to join the nearly one million people who have already registered to participate. Last year, more than 50,000 Alabamians registered.

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Alabama: Were you in the path of a tornado on April 27, 2011?

Submitted by Fadell Pitts, Community Content Director
Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012, 1:13pm
Alabama: Were you in the path of a tornado on April 27, 2011?

From the Alabama Department of Public Health

As Alabamians continue recovering from the devastating tornadoes of April 27, public health authorities are exploring ways to lessen the overall destruction of lives and property in future disasters.  
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Have fun at the National Peanut Festival

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer
Monday, November 7th, 2011, 1:33pm
Have fun at the National Peanut Festival

DOTHAN, AL - The National Peanut Festival is underway! The event will run until November 13. Tomorrow, Nov. 8 will feature a concert by UncleKracker at 7:30 pm. The gates open at 4:00 pm.

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Recreational pass to be required to visit wildlife parks

Submitted by Fadell Pitts, Community Content Director
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011, 11:24am

EUFAULA, AL (WTVM) - Beginning January 1, 2012, a Georgia Outdoor Recreational Pass will be required to use 32 properties (list below) owned by the Wildlife Resources Division.

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Learn about Providence Canyon's past

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer
Thursday, September 29th, 2011, 4:49pm
Learn about Providence Canyon's past

OMAHA, GA - Professor Rich McWilliams of Thomas University in Thomasville, Ga. will lead visitors into the canyons and back in time to discover the geological history of the canyons. The floors of the canyons are often wet and muddy, so be sure to wear appropriate footwear. Bring water and your camera. $5 plus $5 parking

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Huge gator found in Lake Eufaula

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer
Thursday, September 8th, 2011, 11:51am
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