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Frigid Mornings this Weekend, Cool and Dry Afternoons: Saturday Morning Forecast 11/30/2024

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7 months ago

November 30, 2024

www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2024-11-30 05:57:19

SUMMARY: Meteorologist Grant Skinner forecasts cool temperatures for the Iron Bowl in Tuscaloosa, ranging from the low to mid-50s throughout the game. Similar cool weather will persist along the Gulf Coast, with highs in the upper 50s, about 10° below average. Overnight, expect frigid conditions with a freeze watch in northern areas, dropping to the mid-20s by Sunday morning. Today’s high will remain in the mid to upper 50s under clear skies, while wind chills feel even colder. High pressure will keep conditions dry through the weekend, with slightly warmer temperatures expected later in the week and brief rain chances.

It is a frigid morning on the Gulf Coast with some inland spots starting in the upper-20’s with low- to upper-30’s closer to the coast. With high pressure in place this weekend, we will stay cool and dry throughout the weekend. By this afternoon, we will see mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid- to upper-50’s. Winds will be out of the north at around 5 to 10 mph and diminishing throughout the day. We will see calm winds overnight and into Sunday morning leading to very chilly temperatures once again. A Freeze watch is in place for the entire area. Sunday afternoon will be a bit warmer into the low-60’s, but we will stay dry. Another blast of cold air arrives Tuesday as another ridge of high pressure builds into the region. We will stay dry through midweek. By later next week, the high will shift to our southeast bringing southerly winds. This will allow for warmth and moisture to return to the region, so highs will push to near 70 and isolated showers will be possible.

The WKRG News 5 First Alert Storm Team covers part of southeast Mississippi, southwestern Alabama, and northwest Florida. You can also view the full Saturday morning forecast for the Gulf Coast here: https://tinyurl.com/5dp9smer
Follow Meteorologist Grant Skinner on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wkrggrant

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www.youtube.com – WKRG – 2025-06-19 08:30:31

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Alabama county commissioner tells followers to arm themselves against No Kings protests

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12 hours ago

June 19, 2025

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www.alreporter.com – Jacob Holmes – 2025-06-19 08:00:00

SUMMARY: Cleburne County Commissioner Mark Truett urged Alabama residents on Facebook to arm themselves with pepper spray—or “cordless hole punchers,” a euphemism for guns—ahead of planned protests against Donald Trump. Truett shared links to pepper spray products, protest sites, and maps of Alabama protest locations. He claimed his intent was to ensure both sides were prepared for potential violence, emphasizing safety without ill will. Critics like Jim Sterling viewed Truett’s posts as threatening and inciting violence. Commenters echoed militant sentiments referencing Kyle Rittenhouse and resistance to protests, highlighting tensions and calls for armed readiness amid polarized reactions to Trump-related demonstrations.

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'I truly feel sorry': Medical cannabis licenses under review as patients await relief

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13 hours ago

June 19, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 News – 2025-06-19 06:37:02

SUMMARY: The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is one step closer to awarding medical marijuana licenses after a prolonged legal battle. Initially, licenses given to applicants like Joey Robertson were delayed due to rejected applications and ongoing litigation. Applicants must now undergo investigative hearings before an administrative law judge to defend their qualifications. Though these hearings were always legislatively required, litigation caused significant delays. Executive Director John McMillan expressed disappointment but hopes the process will soon proceed smoothly. Robertson, originally awarded a license in December 2023, expects to defend his license next month, with final decisions possible in the coming months, bringing relief to patients awaiting treatment.