May 22, 2013

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A Coffee County Farmer and Dry Weather

With temperatures hitting the upper 90s and very little rainfall, it's been a one-two punch for Wiregrass farmers. State extension agents say the dry, hot conditions continue to have a devastating effect on growers. In fact, one Coffee County farming family is living on the edge.

Covington County Problems

The national weather service estimates most of Covington County has received only 30 percent of its normal year-to-date rainfall.

Dale Co. Backup Water Systems

Even with the drought the Wiregrass is experiencing, the water supply in Dale County shouldn't be a problem. At least that's what county leaders are hoping. Dale County is looking to connect its supply with all the cities within the county, just as a backup.

Wiregrass Medical Student Shortage

Semester after semester, local college classrooms are packed with future medical professionals. However this year, it's a very different story.

A Hispanic Nursing Student

A nursing student enrolled in college this fall had to cross a few extra hurdles before getting accepted into the program.

Enterprise Woods Fire

In just the last few hours Enterprise firefighters have responded to several woods fires.

Alabama Allow Breastfeeding in Public

The Alabama legislature passed a law in April saying a mother may breastfeed her child in any public place, and the law went into effect this Saturday.

Alabama Wildfire Worries

Drought, hurricane debris and holiday fireworks have created a dangerous wildfire scenario for Alabama.

Walton Co. Marijuana Arrest

Walton County sheriff's deputies have arrested a man after investigators found an indoor marijuana growing operation.

Fourth of July Holiday Economic Impact

The July 4 holiday is traditionally the busiest tourist period along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Panama City Beach business operators say this year may have been a record setter.

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Enterprise Holiday Traffic

Thousands of motorists who spent the holiday along Florida’s Gulf Coast made their way up to the Wiregrass late afternoon.

Are You Safe on the Grill?

The heat is high, and the grills are kicking. However before anyone BBQs, Dothan firefighters say take a few safety measures first.

Vortex Springs Experienced Record Crowds

The holiday drew more than 10,000 folks to western Holmes County. The operator of Vortex Springs believes the high price of fuel is keeping folks a bit closer to home.

Same Scam Different Senior

Last week, a man posed as an Alabama Power employee get inside a house in Geneva. A similar story came from the town of Black.

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