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The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 4:48 p.m. on Monday for strong thunderstorms until 5:15 p.m. for Geneva County.
Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph.
“At 4:47 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Geneva, moving southeast at 15 mph,” states the weather service. “Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
Locations impacted by the alert include Geneva, Hartford, Coffee Springs, Chancellor, Kellys Crossroads, Eunola, High Bluff, Highfalls, Dundee, Geneva Municipal A/P, Hendrix Crossroad, Somerset and Thurston.
The weather service adds, “Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.”
Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice
Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk of these electrical discharges occurring during the summer months. Tragically, lightning claims the lives of about 20 individuals annually, as reported by the weather service. The risk of lightning-related incidents escalates as thunderstorms draw near, reaching its peak when the storm directly looms overhead. However, it gradually recedes as the tempest moves away.
To protect yourself during a thunderstorm, take these recommendations into consideration:
Lightning safety plan:
When venturing outdoors, it’s crucial to have a lightning safety plan in place.
Monitor the sky for threatening signs and listen for the sound of thunder. If thunder is audible, it’s an indication that lightning is nearby.
Seek shelter promptly in a safe location, preferably indoors.
Indoors safety measures:
Once you’re indoors, avoid using corded phones, electrical devices, plumbing fixtures, and stay away from windows and doors.
Lightning can follow conductive pathways, and these precautions reduce the risk of electrical surges.
Wait for the all-clear:
After the last lightning strike or thunderclap, wait at least 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activities.
Lightning can strike even when a storm has seemingly passed, so exercise caution.
When indoor shelter isn’t available:
If you find yourself outdoors with no access to indoor shelter during a thunderstorm, take these steps to maximize your safety:
Avoid open fields, hilltops, or ridge crests, as they expose you to greater lightning risk.
Steer clear of tall, isolated trees and other prominent objects. In forested areas, stay close to lower stands of trees.
If you’re with a group, ensure individuals are spread out to prevent lightning current from transferring between people.
Camping in an open setting during a thunderstorm is strongly discouraged. If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas. Remember that a tent offers no protection against lightning.
Do not approach water bodies, wet objects, or metal items. Although water and metal do not attract lightning, they conduct electricity effectively and can pose significant risks.
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, preparedness and vigilance are your best allies. By following these guidelines, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of lightning-related incidents and prioritize your safety.
Mastering wet roads: Safety tips for heavy rainfall
When heavy rain pours, the risk of flooding and treacherous roads rises. Here’s your guide from the weather service to staying safe during downpours:
Beware of rapid water flow:
During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.
Maintain safe driving distances:
Use the two-second rule to maintain a safe distance from the car in front of you and allow an extra two seconds in heavy rain.
Slow down and drive with care:
On wet roads, reducing your speed is crucial. Ease off the gas pedal gradually and avoid abrupt braking to prevent skidding.
Choose your lane wisely:
Stick to the middle lanes to minimize the risk of hydroplaning. Outer lanes are more prone to accumulating water.
Visibility matters:
Enhance your visibility in heavy rain by activating your headlights. Be particularly vigilant for vehicles in blind spots, as rain-smeared windows can obscure them.
Watch out for slippery roads:
Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins. Grime and oil on the road surface mix with water to make the road slippery.
Keep a safe distance from large vehicles:
Large trucks and buses can reduce your visibility with tire spray. Avoid tailgating and pass them swiftly and safely.
Mind your windshield wipers:
Heavy rain can overload the wiper blades. When visibility is so limited that the edges of the road or other vehicles cannot be seen at a safe distance, it is time to pull over and wait for the rain to ease up. It is best to stop at rest areas or other protected areas.
When stopping by the roadside is your only option, position your vehicle as far off the road as possible, ideally beyond guardrails. Keep your headlights on and activate emergency flashers to alert other drivers of your position.
In the face of heavy rain, these precautions can make a significant difference in ensuring your safety on the road. Remember to stay informed about weather conditions and heed guidance from local authorities for a secure journey.
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The Chicago Cubs play against the Kansas City Royals in an MLB game tonight. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m. CT on MLB Network. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV and Fubo TV.
The Cubs enter this matchup with a 59-40 record, and they have won four of their last five games. However, the team is coming off a 6-1 loss against the Boston Red Sox.
In order to bounce back this evening, the Cubs will need a great performance from their star player Seiya Suzuki. He leads the Chicago offense with 26 home runs and 80 RBI, which highlights his power at the plate.
Notably, Suzuki also leads the team with 24 doubles this season.
The Royals enter this matchup with a 48-52 record, and they are coming off a 7-4 win against the Miami Marlins.
In order to win tonight’s game, the Royals will need to rely on their star player Maikel Garcia. He leads the Kansas City offense with a .292 batting average and a .347 on-base percentage, so he will try to continue his offensive success this evening.
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The popular country music group Lady A announced their upcoming 12-stop This Winter’s Night tour which officially kicks off Dec. 5 at the Atlanta Symphony Hall at The woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
The upcoming tour is the group’s first ever Christmas tour and is launching to help celebrate their upcoming album “On This Winter’s Night Vol. 2,” which is set to release on music streaming platforms Sept. 26.
In addition to performing songs from their upcoming album, Lady A is set to include holiday classics in the festive shows.
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The Atlanta Braves play against the San Francisco Giants in an MLB game tonight. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 6:15 p.m. CT on FanDuel Sports Network South/FanDuel Sports Network Southeast. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV and Fubo TV.
The Braves enter this matchup with a 43-55 record, and they have lost back-to-back games. In their most recent game, the Braves lost 4-2 against the New York Yankees.
In order to win tonight’s game, the Braves will need a great performance from their star player Matt Olson. He leads the Atlanta offense with 18 home runs and 64 RBI, so he will look to continue his offensive success this evening.
The Giants enter this matchup with a 52-48 record, and they have lost five consecutive games. In their most recent game, the Giants lost 8-6 against the Toronto Blue Jays.
In order to bounce back tonight, the Giants will need to rely on their star player Heliot Ramos. He leads the team with 101 hits and a .267 batting average, so he will try to continue his great play at the plate this evening.
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Family members of an Alabama man who died shortly after police found him running in and out of traffic on an Irondale roadway likened his death to that of George Floyd and said they want accountability and officer arrests.
His family, accompanied by attorneys Henry Daniels and Roderick Van Daniel, held a press conference on Monday outside Irondale City Hall.
They called the news conference after the Alabama law Enforcement Agency allowed them of Friday to see full body camera footage of the incident for the first time in 11 months.
“The Reeder family’s hearts are heavy,” said wife Sandra Lee Reeder. “Phillip David Reeder suffered a painful death.”
“After being Tased by the Irondale Police Department, subdued, handcuffed with his hands behind his back, face down, one officer’s knee is on Phillip’s neck for about three minutes while another police officer had one Phillip’s legs upwards,” Sandra Reeder said.
“Phillip is heard clearly, not once, not twice but three times saying, ‘I can’t breathe.’”
“This was an act against humanity what happened on that day. Mr. Reeder was suffering a mental crisis,” attorney Daniels said. “He didn’t deserve what happened to him. He begged and pleaded for his life.”
Irondale city officials did not respond to a request for comment.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, Reeder died of hypertensive heart disease associated with cocaine and restraint during altercation. His death was ruled a homicide, which means he died at the hands of another.
The Jefferson County District Attorney reviewed Reeder’s death, prosecutors said Monday. The D.A.’s office did not find probable cause for criminal charges, prosecutors said.
Irondale police officers were dispatched at 5:10 a.m. that Tuesday on several 911 calls reporting the man’s behavior on Highway 78 near Old Leeds Road.
Officers at the time said they found Reeder who appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance and/or behaving erratically.
Officers rendered first aid on the scene until paramedics arrived. Reeder was taken to St. Vincent’s East where he was pronounced dead at 6:34 a.m.
Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said, “The manner of death is best classified as ‘homicide’ for vital statistical purposes.”
Authorities said homicide is not a legal conclusion of fault.
It simply means a death that was caused by another human.
The autopsy showed injuries on Reeder’s body from the struggle with first responders and the subsequent resuscitative efforts.
Abrasions and contusions were identified, but the autopsy found no injuries that would be fatal.
“The heart was enlarged in a manner most likely caused by uncontrolled hypertension,” the autopsy found.
“Toxicological analysis detected cocaine in blood collected from the iliac veins.”
“Although likely painful, the blunt force injuries alone would not account for Mr. Reeder’s death,” medical examiners determined.
“The injuries would have caused catecholamine release which would have been further exacerbated by the exertion from restraint.”
“Given his heart disease, he would be more at risk for developing a dysrhythmia (a kind of heart attack) and the likelihood of a dysrhythmia is increased when a stimulant drug, such as cocaine, is in the blood,” officials said.
“The combination of his heart disease, cocaine, injuries, and exertion from the altercation are the best explanation for Mr. Reeder’s death.”
The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office reviewed the case and did not find probable cause for any criminal charges. The case was not presented to a grand jury.
Daniels said they are pursuing justice, accountability and transparency. The family has not yet filed a wrongful death lawsuit but said it is under consideration.
Daniels compared Reeder’s death to the Floyd case.
“This world was captivated and shocked about what happened in 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota,” Daniels said. “In 2024, the exact same thing happened.”
“And the only difference is one happened in 2020, and one happened in 2024,” he said.
“I know a lot people think I was going to say Mr. Floyd was Black and Mr. Reeder was white. See this is a human issue because both of them…said he could not breathe. That joins us.”
Sandra Reeder said her husband, who owned Reeder Construction, was coming home from a job in Memphis and was headed to Huntsville to start another project.
“He was probably stressed, anxiety, and working around the clock,” she said.
“He was a successful businessman. He was a wonderful provider for all of our family, the breadwinner for our family,” Sandra Reeder said. “Our lives have not been the same and will never be the same.”
Reeder’s officer manager, she said, called 911 to report that he was in a mental crisis. He was not armed and not dangerous, Sandra Reeder said the caller told dispatchers.
“Phillip was clearly seen have a mental crisis that required immediate medical help,” she said. “Phillip did not receive the immediate medical help he desperately needed.”
Sandra Reeder described what she saw on the body cam footage.
“The police officers continued to hold Phillip down. One officer asked the other officer, ‘Are you going to let him up?’ The other officer said, ‘No, he will just try to run,’’’ she said.
Sandra Reeder said after about three minutes, the officers rolled Reeder over onto his back.
“Phillip’s face was bloody with deep, heavy abrasions on his face,” she said, adding officers were seen checking Reeder’s pulse. When there wasn’t one, the officers started CPR.
Reeder was taken to St. Vincent’s East where he was pronounced dead at 6:34 a.m.
Phillip Reeder, a 52-year-old business owner, husband, father and grandfather, died in August 2024, during a confrontation with Irondale police. His wife, Sandra Reeder, said she wants officer’s held accountable.(Contributed)
Sandra Reeder said the footage did not back up what police said happened. She said she did not see Reeder beating and jumping on police vehicles and said she doesn’t believe his bruises and cuts came from him stumbling on the concrete after he was Tased.
“We have a grieving family right here,” Van Daniel said. “But today we fight for justice, we fight for the rights of the family, for the citizens of Irondale, all across the state of Alabama, all across the United States of America. We’ve got to hold them accountable for transparency.”
Daniels said what the officers did was unconstitutional and illegal.
“Just because they wear a badge and star doesn’t put them above the law,” he said. “The should be held accountable to a higher standard.”
“True justice would be going back in time and stopping them from coming to that scene and killing Phillip,” Daniels said. “The only measure of justice that we can receive here …is accountability for those who commit a crime.”
Reeder’s son, Kylee Reeder, said the family fought for 11 months to get the full story. They were prevented from doing so until Friday.
“As a son watching his father be smeared into the ground with blood running down his face, that’s traumatic as it is,” he said. “We had to actually endure that for an hour, me and my brother. It was ridiculous to see what they did and how they handled it.”
“We absolutely need justice,” Kylee Reeder said.
Reeder’s other son, Zechariah Reeder, said what happened to his father is horrible for any family to endure.
“It happened to George Floyd’s, it’s happened to several other families,” he said. “There’s videos everywhere of people getting shot and killed and murdered not just by other humans but by police officers. People that are there to serve and protect.”
“What I have saw, what I have gone through these past 11 months, should not happen to any 19-year-old,” Zechariah Reeder said. “All I want is for justice for him, for his story to be known. He was a good man, and he did everything he could to be a good father.”
“Could they have done something differently? Absolutely. Did they? They did not,” attorney Daniels said. “But hopefully this lawsuit, if we bring one, they would take some accountability and things would change so the next person who is dealing with a mental health crisis will not end up sent to the morgue.”
“A lot of times we see lawyers show up and people think here come the lawyers, here comes the lawsuit, money, but this case is not about money,” he said. “It’s about his family.”
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Hoka’s Mafate Speed 4 sneaker, one of the brand’s most rugged and responsive trail running shoes, is currently on sale for its lowest price to date. This is an especially great deal for those who have been looking a high-performance trail running shoe without a premium price.
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President Donald Trump’s social media posts calling for the NFL’s Washington Commanders and Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Guardians to revert to their old names has revived the conversation about Native American imagery in sports.
Each team has indicated it has no plans to go back to names that were abandoned years ago in the aftermath of a reckoning over racial injustice, iconography and racism in the U.S. following the death of George Floyd. Other professional teams have maintained names and logos through criticism and calls from activists who say they are offensive.
Here is a look at how the issue has unfolded:
October 2013
Then-President Barack Obama told The Associated Press he would “think about changing” the name of the Washington Redskins if he owned the team.
“I don’t know whether our attachment to a particular name should override the real legitimate concerns that people have about these things,” Obama said.
Trump soon after posted to Twitter: “President should not be telling the Washington Redskins to change their name-our country has far bigger problems! FOCUS on them,not nonsense.”
January 2018
The Cleveland Indians announced they would remove the Chief Wahoo logo from their uniforms the following year after decades of protests and complaints that the grinning, red-faced caricature used in one version or another since 1947 is racist.
“Major League Baseball is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion throughout the game,” Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. He said the logo “is no longer appropriate for on-field use.”
The team said it would continue to sell merchandise with the logo in the Cleveland area.
Summer 2020
After several sponsors publicly voiced their opposition to the name Redskins, longtime owner Dan Snyder said in early July the organization would undergo a “thorough review.” Snyder had said multiple times since buying the team in 1999 that he had no intent of changing it.
Cleveland hours later said it was considering going away from Indians, the baseball team’s name since 1915. Manager Terry Francona said he was in favor of a change.
MLB’s Atlanta Braves and the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks doubled down on their names. The Braves wrote in a letter to season-ticket holders they will “always be” known as that, while the Blackhawks said they would continue to use their name and logo because it honors Native American leader Black Hawk of Illinois’ Sac & Fox Nation.
The Braves said they were reviewing the use of the tomahawk chop and chant, a discussion they started with Native American leaders in 2019. The Blackhawks banned headdresses at home games.
In August, the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs followed suit, prohibiting the use of Native American headdresses, face paint and clothing at their stadium. They faced increased scrutiny over the tomahawk chop and chant around winning their first Super Bowl title that February.
“It was a learning process for me and I think when fair-minded, open-minded people really look at it, think about it and maybe even spend some time studying it, I like to think they would come to the same conclusion: It’s a name that had its time, but this is not the time now, and certainly going forward, the name is no longer acceptable in our world,” Dolan told the AP, adding he did not want an interim moniker like Washington’s.
Trump quote-tweeted a story about the change with the message: “Oh no! What is going on? This is not good news, even for “Indians”. Cancel culture at work!”
July 2021
Seemingly out of the blue, Cleveland unveiled its new name, Guardians, in a video posted to social media. They completed the season as the Indians before becoming the Guardians in November.
Cleveland’s new name was inspired by the large landmark stone edifices — referred to as traffic guardians — that flank both ends of the Hope Memorial Bridge, which connects downtown to Ohio City.
October 2021
The tomahawk chop was front and center as the Braves reached — and won — the World Series, with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred endorsing the fan behavior, citing the support of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, based in North Carolina about three hours from Atlanta.
“The Native American community in that region is wholly supportive of the Braves program, including the chop,” Manfred said. “For me, that’s kind of the end of the story. In that market, we’re taking into account the Native American community.”
February 2022
After a lengthy process, Washington rebranded as the Commanders. Snyder said the change pays “homage to our local roots and what it means to represent the nation’s capital.”
Washington Commanders jerseys are displayed at an event to unveil the NFL football team’s new identity, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, file)AP
“As we kick off our 90th season, it is important for our organization and fans to pay tribute to our past traditions, history, legacy and the greats that came before us,” Snyder said. “We continue to honor and represent the burgundy and gold while forging a pathway to a new era in Washington.”
President Joe Biden welcomed the name change by posting a picture on Twitter of Commander, his recently acquired German shepherd puppy, in front of the White House.
“I suppose there’s room for two Commanders in this town,” Biden wrote.
Summer 2023
A group led by Josh Harris, which included Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, finalized the purchase of the Commanders from Snyder for a North American pro sports record $6.05 billion.
Harris and co-owner Mitch Rales, who grew up in the area of the team, used the word Redskins at their introductory news conference, sparking renewed chatter about the subject. Before the season started, Harris said ownership would not be going back to the old name.
Summer 2024
Sen. Steve Daines, a Montana Republican, threatened to block a congressional bill to transfer land to potentially be used for a new football stadium in Washington unless the Commanders and the NFL honored the former Indian head logo in some way. The original logo was designed by a member of the Blackfeet Nation in Montana.
After lobbying on Capitol Hill by Harris and Commissioner Roger Goodell, the bill passed in December at the eleventh hour, and Biden signed it into law in January. It gave control of the RFK Stadium site from the federal government to the District of Columbia, which agreed to a deal with the team in April to build there, pending city council approval.
“I think it’s now being embraced by our team, by our culture, by our coaching staff, so, we’re going with that,” Harris said. “Now, in this building, the name Commanders means something. It’s about players who love football, are great at football, hit hard, mentally tough, great teammates. It’s really meaningful that that name is growing in meaning.”
July 20, 2025
With the stadium deal not yet done, Trump threatened to block it if Washington did not go back to the name Redskins.
Trump on his social media site posted: “I won’t make a deal for them to build a Stadium in Washington.”
Asked about ways Trump could block the construction of a stadium where the team played during its glory days until moving to Maryland, Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser shifted the focus to hammering out a deal voted on by the council.
“What I’m concerned about is we haven’t done our part, and so we need to complete our part so that the team can get to work, so that local businesses can get hired, so that we can start earning the tax revenue that will come when we deliver the Commanders stadium,” Bowser said.
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The Food and Drug Administration has recalled more than 67,000 cases of deodorant sold at major retailers due to manufacturing practices that violate federal regulations.
Current Good Manufacturing Practices, known as CGMPs, are regulations enforced by the FDA to ensure drugs are safe. CGMPs include things like the quality of raw materials, operating procedures, product quality and testing laboratories.
“This formal system of controls (CGMPs) at a pharmaceutical company, if adequately put into practice, helps to prevent instances of contamination, mix-ups, deviations, failures, and errors,” the FDA said.
The FDA didn’t specify which CGMP regulation wasn’t followed.
The recall was initiated July 10 and includes:
Power Stick for Her Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant Powder Fresh 1.8 oz – 21,265 cases
Power Stick Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant Spring Fresh 1.8 oz – 22,482 cases
Power Stick Original Nourishing Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant – 1.8 oz. – 23, 467 cases
The products were distributed nationwide and sold through Walmart and Dollar Tree and online at Amazon.com.
What should you do if you own one of the deodorants?
The FDA hasn’t issued information on what you should do if you have one of the recalled products. Generally, you are able to return it to the place of purchase for a refund. It’s also recommended you clean the area where the product was stored.
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Work is expected to begin before the end of the year to bring Rural King to Gadsden.
The new store will be located in the former Gregerson’s Midtown Center and Cash Saver grocery store.
The home, farm and supply retailer plans to invest about $12 million in the project to renovate the existing building.
The project is expected to create about 90 jobs.
Since its founding in Mattoon, Ill. in 1960, Rural King has grown to more than 130 stores in fourteen states. The chain opened stores in Saraland and Jasper this year.
Mayor Craig Ford, in announcing the project, called it a “fantastic opportunity” for Gadsden, as the store is expected to draw business from neighboring Cherokee County.
It could also spur development in the shopping center.
“Not only are we bringing in one of the fastest-growing businesses in the Southeast, but it’s also a chance to bring new life to one of our major downtown shopping areas,” Ford said.
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