SUMMARY: The Atlantic tropics remain active, with areas likely to develop into storms, including potential Tropical Storm Leslie and storms Kirk and Joyce. The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring a Caribbean area with a 40% chance of tropical development in the next week. Forecast models show differing paths for potential systems, with tracks affecting Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. Rain chances are low in the coming days, but some spotty showers are possible. Temperatures will warm into the mid-80s. Overall, pleasant weather is expected for events like Talladega and high school football this weekend.

Watching the Caribbean and Gulf for a tropical depression or storm next week. Alabama’s weekend forecast looks dry for Talladega races.

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SUMMARY: Thousands of longshoremen are on strike nationwide, with hundreds participating in Mobile, Alabama, as picket lines form near the state docks. This strike follows the expiration of the contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the US Maritime Alliance at midnight. Longshoremen are demanding higher wages to address inflation and are concerned about job security amid increasing automation. The strike, which may continue for weeks, threatens operations at the APM terminal in Mobile and could have broader economic impacts throughout the country. This marks the first ILA strike on both the East and Gulf coasts since 1977.

Hundreds are on strike along with workers at other ports

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SUMMARY: The City of Athens has approved a one-year contract for animal control services as its county contract is set to expire soon. This decision follows the county commission’s choice to shut down its only animal control service due to funding issues, with a previous contract costing $550,000 annually. The city agreed to pay $480,000 for the services, which is over $200,000 more than what was previously paid. The county’s plan includes opening its own animal control facility. Overall, the situation arose from an urgent need to maintain shelter operations amid financial constraints.

The city of Athens unanimously agreed on a one-year deal that will keep the Athens-Limestone County Animal Shelter open.

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