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Songs & Stories of Dean Dillon Night One | Oct. 8, 2024 | News 19 at 5 p.m.
SUMMARY: Dean Dillon, a prominent figure in country music songwriting, is set to hold a special event at Propst Arena tonight, where he and other songwriters will discuss their writing processes and perform. Known for writing hits for artists like George Strait and Kenny Chesney, Dillon will be honored during a concert featuring over 20 performers at the Von Braun Center. Dillon is also giving back to the community by donating 100 guitars to local schools, emphasizing the impact of early music exposure. Tickets for tonight’s performance are still available for approximately $35.
Dean Dillon is one of country music’s most prolific songwriters, and night one of a two-night tribute event celebrating his impact on …
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Category 5 Hurricane Milton to hit near Tampa Wednesday night and Alabama watches a cold front
SUMMARY: A Category 5 hurricane is approaching Florida, expected to cause significant damage primarily from storm surge. By tomorrow evening, the storm will weaken to a Category 4, moving inland and downgrading to Category 1 near Orlando by Thursday morning. Central Florida faces a rough 36 hours, with potential storm surge impacts greatly varying based on the hurricane’s eye alignment. The National Hurricane Center warns that areas like Tampa could see over 15 feet of surge if the storm tracks closer. Additionally, after warm temperatures in the 80s, an Arctic front is forecast to drop temperatures significantly by next Tuesday.
Category 5 Hurricane Milton to hit near Tampa Wednesday night and Alabama watches a cold front
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Hurricane Milton — 6 p.m. update from WKRG News 5
SUMMARY: As Hurricane Milton approaches the Gulf Coast, residents, especially in Tampa, are busy preparing for its arrival. The storm has strengthened, reaching category 5 status but is expected to weaken to category 3 at landfall. Concerns include up to 15 feet of storm surge and significant rainfall, causing potential flooding. Authorities report heavy traffic as many seek evacuation. Emergency services, including firefighters from Alabama, are deploying to assist Florida. Florida Power and Light is pre-staging crews to minimize power outages. Additionally, a hurricane shelter is open in Escambia County to accommodate evacuees. The community is urged to stay prepared and vigilant.
Hurricane Milton — live updates from WKRG News 5 (6 p.m.)
For more updates: https://www.wkrg.com/local-news/hurricane-milton-live-updates-from-wkrg-news-5/
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Man Arrested For Assaulting A Police Officer | October 8, 2024 | News 19 at 4:30 p.m.
SUMMARY: Breaking news from Florence: Tyler Reeves has been arrested for assaulting a police officer. According to police reports, Reeves slammed a door on the officer’s arm, resulting in shattered glass that injured the officer. This incident occurred while officers were asking Reeves to leave a property at the homeowner’s request. The injured officer has since been treated and released from North Alabama Medical.
A Florence man has been arrested after police say he refused to leave a residence and assaulted a police officer on Monday.
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