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Birmingham, AL – Drivers across Alabama are being urged to use heightened caution this Blackout Wednesday, as one of the year’s busiest drinking nights overlaps with heavy Thanksgiving travel along key routes including I-65, I-20, and I-59.
According to Alcohol.org, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving—known nationwide as Blackout Wednesday or “Drinksgiving”—has become one of America’s most alcohol-heavy nights. In 2022, liquor orders surged 156% over the prior Wednesday, while beer sales climbed 85% and cocktail orders increased 69%. Public-health officials say holiday stress, short workweeks and pre-holiday gatherings contribute to widespread binge drinking…