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Eat this, not that: 8 tips for packing healthier school lunches

Eat this, not that: 8 tips for packing healthier school lunches

| September 22, 2024 @ 3:18 pm

School lunches and after-school snacks are important parts of a child’s daily routine. With a little creativity, you can help make certain your child’s routine is based on healthy choices.

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Hurricane Center Ups Probabilities on Caribbean/Gulf Disturbance, Look at 12z Global Models

Hurricane Center Ups Probabilities on Caribbean/Gulf Disturbance, Look at 12z Global Models

| September 22, 2024 @ 1:49 pm

It is becoming more clear that we will be dealing with a strong tropical cyclone in the Gulf of Mexico by midweek with a threat to the northern Gulf Coast by late Thursday and Friday.

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Sunday Morning Update:  A Hot Sunday, Gulf Coast Eyeing the Tropics

Sunday Morning Update: A Hot Sunday, Gulf Coast Eyeing the Tropics

| September 22, 2024 @ 10:56 am

It’s another hot one across Alabama on this first day of Fall, but our eyes keeping checking out the models for the latest ideas on what our tropical system in the Caribbean will do as it moves into the Gulf later this week as expected.

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Recipe: Fall Pasta Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash & Maple Dressing

Recipe: Fall Pasta Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash & Maple Dressing

| September 22, 2024 @ 7:34 am

Fall Pasta Salad brings together the best of the season’s bounty, with a delicious combination of roasted butternut squash, bowtie noodles, dried cranberries, pecans, feta and spinach — all delicately drizzled with a homemade maple dressing.

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Sunday Weather Briefing Video:  More Heat, Then Tropical Trouble in the Gulf

Sunday Weather Briefing Video: More Heat, Then Tropical Trouble in the Gulf

| September 22, 2024 @ 7:00 am

Hot again today, Monday and Tuesday before cooler conditions arrive with some rain for midweek. We will be watching what may become Tropical Storm or Hurricane Helene in the western Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico this week.

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What is Going on in the Gulf of Mexico?

What is Going on in the Gulf of Mexico?

| September 21, 2024 @ 9:06 pm

The Gulf of Mexico will soon be active again. What exactly is happening right now?

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A Hot Saturday Across Central Alabama

A Hot Saturday Across Central Alabama

| September 21, 2024 @ 8:40 pm

Saturday was a hot day across Central Alabama. Tomorrow promises to be hot as well.

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Models Are Starting to Become A Little Closer in Agreement on the Tropical Weather Threat for the Gulf of Mexico

Models Are Starting to Become A Little Closer in Agreement on the Tropical Weather Threat for the Gulf of Mexico

| September 21, 2024 @ 4:54 pm

The latest European ensemble members model run is out, and there is a 60% chance that a tropical storm will develop over the Gulf of Mexico.

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Alabama National Guard soldier awarded for heroic action at Fruitdale gas station

Alabama National Guard soldier awarded for heroic action at Fruitdale gas station

| September 21, 2024 @ 4:00 pm

U.S. Army Spc. James Hollomon, a supply specialist for the Alabama National Guard’s 127th Medical Company, received a hero’s recognition during a community event Aug. 31, 2024, after voluntarily placing himself in harm’s way to prevent a potential catastrophe.

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Very Bright and Hot on This Last Day of Summer

Very Bright and Hot on This Last Day of Summer

| September 21, 2024 @ 1:25 pm

Other than a few fair-weather clouds floating overhead, today is very bright and hot, which is what you would expect to close out the last day of summer in 2024.

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From tailgate to touchdown | UAB

From tailgate to touchdown | UAB

| September 21, 2024 @ 12:00 pm

Prepare for the ultimate UAB football season with this ultimate game-day itinerary. From pre-game activities to delicious food and lively tailgating, here’s how to make the most of your Blazer football experience.

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Model Madness As We Wait for Tropical Development Over the Gulf of Mexico

Model Madness As We Wait for Tropical Development Over the Gulf of Mexico

| September 21, 2024 @ 10:51 am

As we continue to hear about the potential for a tropical system developing over the Gulf of Mexico next week, the models are all over the place in strength, directions, and landfall locations.

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Can’t Miss Alabama: Welcome autumn at the Birmingham Food + Culture Festival, state fair

Can’t Miss Alabama: Welcome autumn at the Birmingham Food + Culture Festival, state fair

| September 21, 2024 @ 8:00 am

Celebrate “the year of Alabama” featuring guest chefs from out of town at the Birmingham Food + Culture Festival Sept. 19-22.

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Hot & Dry This Weekend; Potential Tropical Mischief Forms Next Week

Hot & Dry This Weekend; Potential Tropical Mischief Forms Next Week

| September 21, 2024 @ 7:02 am

Hot and dry weather throughout the weekend, but could we see more rain from a tropical system that is forecast to develop over the Gulf of Mexico.

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