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Spanish Fort Police prepare for new school year with active shooter training
SUMMARY: In Spanish Fort, law enforcement agencies are conducting active shooter training drills to enhance safety as students prepare to return to school. The Spanish Fort Police Department is focused on ensuring first responders can act efficiently in real-life situations, utilizing simunition guns for realistic role-play scenarios. Officers train as both responders and attackers, emphasizing the importance of proper lockdown procedures to protect students. Chief Barber highlights the need for continual practice, drawing lessons from tragic school shootings to improve response strategies. The objective is to prepare police and school staff to protect children and react effectively should an incident occur.
It’s back to school season and students will soon fill the school hallways. In preparation for the school year, the Spanish Fort Police Department is preparing for a situation no one wants to imagine: an active shooter.
Read the full story: https://www.wkrg.com/baldwin-county/spanish-fort-police-prepare-for-new-school-year-with-active-shooter-training/
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Tracking the Tropics: Remnants of Tropical Storm Sara bring rain to Alabama and then the forecast…
SUMMARY: In a weather update, it was noted that conditions are mostly clear across Shelby County with some high clouds. However, heavy rain and flood warnings are affecting West Texas and are expected to spread into Oklahoma and Arkansas. Tropical Storm Sarah has weakened to a remnant low but will interact with a cold front, bringing potential heavy rain to the Gulf Coast. Birmingham can expect rain from 4 A.M. to 4 P.M. on Tuesday, with most areas receiving a quarter to half an inch. Temperatures will drop to the 50s after the rain, with lows near freezing.
Tracking the Tropics: Remnants of Tropical Storm Sara bring rain to Alabama and then the forecast calls for colder weather and …
News from the South - Alabama News Feed
Dauphin Way Baptist Church marks 120 years in Mobile
SUMMARY: Dolphin Way Baptist Church has a rich history of resilience, leadership, and innovation, having made significant contributions to the Southern Baptist Convention. From its early role in evangelism to its ongoing influence, the church has been a foundational presence. Members, both long-time and new, describe it as a family-oriented place that has impacted lives across the country. Former pastor Clint Presley highlights the church’s role in shaping evangelical Christianity. As it celebrates 120 years in Mobile, Dolphin Way remains a significant and proud part of the community, continuing to adapt and grow despite challenges.
The president of the Southern Baptist Convention calls it a foundational church in the denomination
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A strong cold front brings rain and storms Tuesday then a blast of cold air into Alabama. Wind ch…
SUMMARY: This morning, fog has reduced visibility over lakes and rivers, with temperatures in Gadsden around 39°F. Highs today are expected to be in the mid-70s, well above average. A cold front is approaching Tuesday, bringing rain and significantly cooler temperatures, with potential frost late next week. The remnants of Tropical Storm Sarah are moving north into the Gulf, contributing to moisture in Alabama. Rain is likely for a wet commute Tuesday, particularly south of I-20, with greater instability and rainfall totals near I-85. By Wednesday, expect breezy conditions and temperatures dropping to the 30s by Thursday morning.
A strong cold front brings rain and storms Tuesday then a blast of cold air into Alabama. Wind chills drop near freezing Thursday morning.
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