...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...All of central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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It’s safe to say John Mask, Tallassee’s longtime wrestling coach, is a legend in Tallassee and the broader community. Mask has led the Tigers to several state championships in the sport, producing some of the most dominant wrestlers in the state. That trend continues this year as Mask was na…
I usually make a strong effort to not make my column all about horses, but in reality, riding is the biggest part of my week beyond work. I began riding English almost 10 years ago and current…
In an unorthodox move, Alexander City Schools superintendent Dr. Jose Reyes Jr. pointed out several issues in Alexander City that lead to poor overall grades.
Sabrina Slaughter has only been on the custodial staff of the Alexander City Schools system for six years, and only an actual employee for three, but that didn’t keep her from winning the 2025…
It’s safe to say John Mask, Tallassee’s longtime wrestling coach, is a legend in Tallassee and the broader community. Mask has led the Tigers to several state championships in the sport, produ…
The summer is long and hot and sometimes frustrating, as it drags on before finally culminating in the football season’s opener at the end of August. Football players and coaches spend Decembe…
Just like the start of every new season, the 2026 football season promises new opportunities to right wrongs from previous seasons. That’s especially true for the Holtville Bulldogs, as they l…
Most people tend to believe a school like Tallassee will have its work cut out for itself this football season. As the school with the lowest enrollment in the new Class 4A, with a brand new h…
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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...All of central Alabama.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
&&
Many famous successful lawyers in our state have served a stint in politics. Jere Beasley, the legendary Montgomery trial lawyer, served eight years as lieutenant governor. Having been born and raised in Barbour County, he has a good many great political stories. He shared a few with me over…
Apple TV’s Ted Lasso is a stupid sports show with a stupid sports premise: an American football coach travels across the pond to England to coach a Premier League football team despite zero knowledge of the sport. Let’s be honest; that would never happen in real life. And yet, it is one of t…
