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Apr 09 2026ENVIRONMENT

Sheep and Solar Panels Share Space in Baldwin County

Developers expect big changes for a quiet Alabama town when a new solar farm takes over thousands of acres. A company called Silicon Ranch plans to cover 2, 000 acres with solar panels and leave the rest untouched. They say the project will boost the local ecosystem while powering a massive data cen

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Apr 07 2026WEATHER

New Alabama tornadoes confirmed from March storms

Alabama just added four more tornadoes to its March storm records, all weak but still worth tracking. These weren’t the dramatic twisters you see in movies—they were all rated EF0, meaning their winds barely reached 85 mph. All four touched down in Mobile County early on March 12, leaving no injurie

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Apr 05 2026WEATHER

Storm Watch for Alabama: What to Expect This Weekend

A few strong storms might pop up in northern Alabama starting Saturday afternoon, with winds up to 60 mph possible in the strongest ones. Tornadoes aren’t on the radar, so that’s a relief. The heaviest activity should arrive between 3 p. m. Saturday and 4 a. m. Sunday, according to weather experts.

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Apr 02 2026SCIENCE

Tonight’s Sky: Moonlight and a Space Mission

A busy night in Alabama’s sky is coming up. Two big events will share the evening stage. First, NASA is preparing to launch a major space mission. The Artemis II rocket is set to blast off from Florida at 5:24 p. m. CDT. Weather experts say there’s an 80% chance the launch will go smoothly. Clear sk

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Mar 23 2026SPORTS

Alabama’s First‑Half Storm Leaves Fans in Awe

"The game kicked off with Alabama taking a massive lead, outscoring Texas Tech 49‑25 before the break. Aiden Sherrell topped the scoreboard with ten points, while eight different players contributed, showing a deep lineup. Several sharpshooters hit three‑point shots, with Labarron Philon and Latrell

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Mar 18 2026SCIENCE

Improved Tool Lets Scientists Watch GABA in the Brain

Scientists have created a better way to see the brain chemical GABA. The new sensor, called iGABASnFR2, is brighter and faster than the first version. It can change its glow quickly when GABA appears, so researchers see signals more clearly. The team made many tiny changes to the protein.

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Mar 17 2026OPINION

Alabama’s Tough‑On‑Crime Stance: A Closer Look

Steve Marshall, the state’s attorney general, has long claimed a hard‑line approach to crime. Yet his record shows a different story. While he has spoken loudly about the scourge of criminal activity, his actions have often sidestepped real reforms. In many cases he has closed the very offices th

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Mar 07 2026SCIENCE

Cacti Data Hub: One Place for Traits, Places, and Family History

A new online resource gathers a wide range of information on more than 1, 000 cactus species. The collection links physical traits, where each plant lives, the climates they occupy, and their evolutionary relationships. It also offers data on how large each species’ range is, the speed at which new

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Mar 03 2026WEATHER

Alabama’s Spring Heat Wave: What to Expect This Week

Alabama is gearing up for a hot spring surge that could push temperatures well above normal. The week’s forecast shows highs 15‑20 degrees hotter than the March average, with Friday and Saturday likely to see the most intense heat. Mid‑80s temperatures are possible in many spots, and some area

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Alabama's New Bill: Business Over Environment?

Alabama's state representatives have given the green light to a bill that puts a big limit on how the state can make rules to protect the environment. This bill, called SB 71, says that state agencies can't make environmental rules that are stricter than what the federal government says. It passed w

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