Down in Alabama with Ike Morgan

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Starting a small business? Mar 19, 2025

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Today we have a surprising economic state ranking, some news from the legislative session, Alabama State's NCAA Tournament opener and ... what is so hard about southern geography?

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Growing and shrinking counties Mar 18, 2025

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Today we have the population growth of Alabama counties, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt on National Weather Service cuts and a basketball team feeling snubbed.

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Assessing the damage Mar 17, 2025

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We have an early roundup of the damage from Saturday's severe weather, the death of a former American Idol contestant, Alabama teams in the Big Dance and an Alabamian in the Iditarod.

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Weather outlook: March 15, 2025 Mar 15, 2025

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We have weather reporter Leigh Morgan join us briefly to give people in the state a heads-up on today's (March 15, 2025) risk of severe weather. The Storm Prediction Center has even put in a rare Level 5 risk for a big. Tornadoes, heavy straight-line winds and large hail are all possibilities today.

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Weather, schools takeover, stealing from a church Mar 14, 2025

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Bad weather's coming on Saturday. Also, the state is taking over Dallas County Schools and somebody stole from a North Alabama offering plate.

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Trade wars: EU targets ... Alabama? Mar 13, 2025

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Today we have a 45-year-old murder case, a crime-of-passion sentence, and tariffs targeting Alabama (and other red states).

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Bill "Bubba" Bussey on his new podcast and more Mar 12, 2025

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Today we're going to have a conversation with Bill "Bubba" Bussey, formerly of the Rick & Bubba Show. We'll talk about his new podcast "Bubba on the Lake," reflect a little on the Rick & Bubba years and life in general.

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First, though, we have news updates on DOGE, potential weather, barbecue and a ballpark burger.

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Is Birmingham turning a corner? Mar 11, 2025

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Let's talk about some Birmingham homicide stats that are actually better than we're used to seeing. Also, an update on Hanceville police, why some of you were seeing smoke yesterday, and awards coming in for Auburn men's basketball.

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Ukraine money, Tombigbee origin Mar 10, 2025

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Today we'll talk about Ukraine and defense spending and an Alabamian nominated as an ambassador. We'll also explore the origin of the name Tombigbee River.

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Education Department cuts and Alabama Mar 07, 2025

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Today let's talk about the Education Department and the National Superintendent of the Year, then do a legislative roundup.

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