SUMMARY: In Atmore, farming traditions persist amid a business renaissance. Rodney Hton, co-owner of Hton Brothers Farms, has been farming for 50 years and recently reported the best cotton crop since 2019. The farm spans 3,500 acres, focusing on cotton and peanuts. Despite a strong local agricultural community, Hton notes a decline in cotton demand, with two local gins closing and rising costs making it difficult for newcomers to enter farming. He manages the West Florida Gin, processing around $8-10 million in cotton annually, and emphasizes the importance of domestic agriculture for economic stability.

There is cotton as far as the eye can see on the Helton Brothers Farms in Atmore.
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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Taylor Sarallo reports cold but sunny weather today, with temperatures below average and wind chill making it feel like the 40s across various locations. A freeze warning is in effect as patchy frost is expected overnight, with temperatures potentially dropping to 31 degrees, prompting the protection of sensitive plants. Football game attendees should prepare for chilly conditions. Tomorrow will start cold but warm up to the upper 50s by afternoon, with sunny skies. Sunday will see temperatures in the 60s. Next week may bring rain as a storm system approaches.

Impact weather Saturday with a freeze in Alabama, the weather is milder next week with rain before some storms in the forecast on Thanksgiving

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SUMMARY: As temperatures drop in the Tennessee Valley, many are experiencing issues with their heating systems, prompting concerns about burning smells. This is often due to dust buildup, which is typically harmless if it dissipates within 5 to 10 minutes. To avoid heating problems, experts recommend scheduling a system tune-up and ensuring that all entrances have proper weather stripping to prevent heat loss. Regularly replacing air filters also helps maintain the system’s efficiency. For energy savings, the U.S. Department of Energy suggests setting thermostats as low as comfortably possible.

With the drop in temperatures, comes an increase in the number of people cranking up the heat for the first time since last winter.

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