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Dangerous flooding ongoing in Texas, with flash flood risks across the region

Areas in Texas are seeing from 3" to more than 5" of rainfall within hours, leading to flash flooding in places like Waco and Austin, with a flood watch in effect for much of central and southern Texas. Flash flooding on I-35 in Waco led to water rescues and stranded...
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SPLC report warns of far-right extremism in Alabama

In its most recent Year in Hate and Extremism report, the Southern Poverty Law Center found that far-right extremist groups gained new power across the federal government, private tech sector and college campuses over the course of 2025. APR recently spoke with Rachel Carroll Rivas, deputy director of research, reporti
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Flooding Concerns Grow as Rainfall and Heavy Downpours Target West Alabama

West Alabama residents can expect a stretch of wet weather this week, bringing multiple rounds of rain and the potential for heavy downpours at times.
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Faith, history on display as W.C. Rice truck returns after 30 years

A familiar piece of Autauga County history rolled back into public view Saturday as W.C. Rice’s cross-covered red pickup truck appeared from nearly three decades of storage for a special community showcase. The truck, covered in hand-painted crosses and religious messages, was displayed during an event at ACE Southern.
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Major Coastal Restoration Projects Coming to Alabama

Alabama is set to receive $87 million for coastal restoration projects aimed at protecting waterways, wildlife habitats and coastal communities.
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Money awarded for Grand Batture Island Restoration

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WALA) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced on Thursday that the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) approved more than $403 million in funding decisions for restoration efforts spanning the Gulf Coast states. The funding includes $11.95 million for Grand Batture Island Restorat
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Alabama professors react as Auburn takes more control over faculty, curriculum

After Auburn University made sweeping changes to faculty representation and curriculum, professors at other schools are wondering whether they are next. Last week, Auburn’s Board of Trustees dissolved its faculty senate and asserted more control over curriculum. “Faculty governance is one of the key safeguards against
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Alabama Father, 34, Shot and Killed in Front of His Family During Argument at...

The victim was identified by authorities as Birmingham resident Jorge Fonseca
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Alabama community mourns loss of beloved principal: ‘Always be remembered’

The Lowndes County school system and members of the community are grieving the loss of Lowndes Middle School Principal Christopher Chambers after his death this weekend. “It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the sudden passing of Principal Christopher Chambers,” school leaders said in a statement posted to Face
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Rain and thunderstorm chances increase this afternoon

A line of showers and thunderstorms will push through this afternoon. Almost all of the Tennessee Valley is under a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for stronger storms. The main threats will be damaging winds, torrential rainfall, and frequent lightning. A few showers are already out and about this...

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