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01/09/2026

Stay updated on the severe weather in Alabama. Heavy rainfall, possible tornadoes, and flooding threaten areas south of I-20. Prepare now!

01/09/2026

Across the country on January 9th each year, citizens take the lead to show support on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

Law Enforcement Officers of every rank and file have chosen a profession that puts their life on the line every day for their communities. They've answered a call to public service that is demanding and often unappreciated.

From local, state, and federal, their duties command dedication. The jobs are often thankless and take them away from their families for long hours. Rarely do they know what their days have in store for them. Often law enforcement are the only paid emergency resource a community has. More often they work in coordination with other local, state, and federal organizations to make communities safer.

On National Law Enforcement Day, we have an opportunity to thank them for their service and offer a token of respect.

NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY HISTORY

Several organizations came together to create National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in 2015 to thank officers across the country for all the daily sacrifices they make for their communities. Some of the organizations supporting the observance include:

Concerns of Police Survivors
FBI National Academy Associates
Fraternal Order of Police
International Association of Chief of Police
Officer Down Memorial Page
Law Enforcement United
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
International Conference of Police Chaplains
National Troopers Coalition

Since then the inaugural celebration, nationwide many more organizations have joined forces to support National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day to spread encouragement and respect to these dedicated men and women.

01/09/2026

Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68º. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59º. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

01/08/2026

Jasper Viking Basketball

Mortimer Jordan at Jasper

01/08/2026

Jasper Viking Basketball

Mortimer Jordan at Jasper

01/08/2026

On a cold winter's day, relaxing in a nice warm/hot bubble bath sounds like the perfect way to commemorate National Bubble Bath Day. Is it no wonder we celebrate it annually on January 8th?

The bubbles on top of the water (also known as foam bath or foaming bath) insulate the bathwater, keeping it warmer for a more extended period.

Children find bubble baths fun and enjoy playing with the bubbles, which entice them to take their baths.
Some bubble bath, bath foam, or foaming bath serves a dual purpose and can also be used to wash skin or hair.
Bath foam preparations may be in the form of a liquid, gel, or solids in the form of powders, grains, or tablets.

According to the AC Nielsen Data, Mr. Bubble is the #1 brand of bath products in the United States, and in 2011 it celebrated its 50th birthday. Mr. Bubble is a brand of bath products made by The Village Company.

The brand’s slogan is “Makes Getting Clean Almost as Much Fun as Getting Dirty!”

In 1961, Mr. Harold Schafer and the Gold Seal Company of North Dakota, USA, founded Mr. Bubble. The Gold Seal company manufactured and distributed Mr. Bubble until 1986 when the company was sold. Over time, Mr. Bubble bubble bath products have been reformulated. They are tear-free, dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic, and pediatrician tested. Mr. Bubble TV show appearances include:

Family Guy
The Simpsons
1983 Eddie Murphy Delirious
1987 Gold Through the Fire
1996 Ed (starring Matt LeBlanc)
Everybody Loves Raymond (Season 3)

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL BUBBLE BATH DAY

Prepare yourself a relaxing bubble bath. Bubble baths offer health benefits, too.

Relieve congestion - During the dry winter months, we are more susceptible to colds and chest infections. Let the steam from a bubble bath help loosen congestion and sooth a cough.
Ease sore muscles - Are muscles aching from new year's workouts? Ease the ache with a warm bubble bath. Add some Epsom salts, too.
Sleep better - Add some lavender oil to your bubble bath at night and relax your body and mind before bed. Relaxed muscles combined with the lavender will nudge your body toward a better sleep routine.
Reduce tension - Let the worries of the day wash away.
Share why you enjoy a bubble bath.

Bubble Bath FAQ

Q. Should I add bubble bath to the tub before or after adding water?
A. For the maximum bubble factor, add the bubble bath after there are a few inches of water in the tub but before you've finished filling it.

Q. Do bath bombs create bubbles?
A. Bath bombs create more of a temporary fizz releasing oils and aromatics to your bath. The bubbles it creates do not last long. However, you can use both a bath bomb and bubble bath for a more luxurious experience.

Q. Does bubble bath only come in liquid form?
A. No. Bubble bath also comes in bars, granules, and pods.

01/08/2026

Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71º. Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Tonight: A 40% chance of showers after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 61º. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

01/07/2026

On January 7, 1789, America completed its first presidential election under the newly ratified Constitution. George Washington was unanimously elected by the Electoral College with 69 votes, setting a powerful precedent.

01/07/2026

Each year on January 7th, National Bobblehead Day recognizes a day of celebration for all spring-connected head bobbing figurines.

For over 100 years, bobbleheads have been entertaining and fascinating fans and collectors. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, too. Bobbleheads commemorate iconic teams, movies, and cartoon characters. Individually, they represent some of our most exciting athletes or thrilling television and movie characters.

Early bobbleheads, known as bobbers or nodders, developed from Germany. They took root in the United States pop culture in the 1950s and 60s. Bobbleheads resurged in the late 1990s when professional sports teams began using them as promotional items. Today, as toys and collectibles, bobbleheads continue to amuse and captivate us.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL BOBBLEHEAD DAY

National Bobblehead Day is the perfect opportunity to explore the world of bobbleheads.

Share your favorite bobblehead, or collect a new one!
Give the gift of a bobblehead to someone you know.
Learn something new about bobblehead history.
Visit the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.

NATIONAL BOBBLEHEAD DAY HISTORY

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum submitted National Bobblehead Day in December 2014. On November 18, 2014, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum was also announced. The museum opened in 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and houses the world’s most extensive collection of bobbleheads. The museum houses a hall of fame honoring the best bobbleheads and exhibits related to the history and making of bobbleheads.

Bobblehead FAQ

Q. Are bobbleheads only sports figures and mascots?
A. No. Today, bobbleheads represent pop culture, politics, sports, and history. In addition, custom bobbleheads can be made in your own likeness.

Q. Is a bobblehead the same as a wobbler?
A. Yes. The bobblehead goes by a variety of names including wobbler and nodder.

Q. Do bobbleheads do anything else besides...bobble?
A. Yes. Some of them include prerecorded messages. Press the button to find out what the bobblehead has to say.

Q. Are bobbleheads collectible?
A. Yes. Some bobbleheads can be quite collectible. Their value may be determined by the subject, quality, popularity, and how many were produced.

01/07/2026

Jasper Viking Basketball

Russellville at Jasper

01/06/2026

Jasper Viking Basketball

Russellville at Jasper

01/06/2026

Each year on January 6th, National Cuddle Up Day encourages us to snuggle up with someone for the health benefits and more!

January typically has some of the coldest days of the year, so what better way to stay warm and reap the health benefits of cuddling on National Cuddle Up Day? Whether it's a three-dog night (a night so cold it takes three dogs to cuddle up with to stay warm) or only slightly chilly, there are multiple benefits to cuddling with a human or canine, or other pet.

Cuddling releases oxytocin. This hormone alone has tremendous health benefits. Besides giving us warm and fuzzy feelings, oxytocin reduces pain. So when the cold has made those muscles and joints ache, cuddling can help reduce those aches and pains.

Oxytocin also helps reduce heart disease, lowers blood pressure, stress, and anxiety. Of course, insurance carriers would probably cover cuddling if it weren't free since it's such a huge health benefit!

Communication is more than just e-mails, texts, or conversations. Physical touch also communicates trust, commitment, safety, and reassurance. This goes for human-to-human contact as well as human-to-pet contact; cuddling expresses all these things, which are vital to a healthy relationship.

Cuddling also boosts sexual desire. Dopamine is released, stimulating the brain to seek pleasure. But dopamine also can improve memory and focus as well.

Don't have someone to cuddle up with? Make an appointment for a massage. Studies show massage provides similar benefits.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL CUDDLE UP DAY

Schedule a cuddle-up session with someone you love. Invite your pet up on the sofa for a snuggle session or schedule a massage.

Before you take part in a round of snuggling, take stock of your mood. What are your aches and pains? Rate them on a scale of 1-10. Do you feel a bit like an ogre? You know, slightly moody or overly cloudy.

After you soak up the benefits of your cuddle up, re-evaluate your pain, your mood. Was there an improvement? Did you get a dose of oxytocin, a natural mood boost, and pain relief?

Cuddle Up FAQ

Q. Can I just get a hug instead?
A. Absolutely! Hugs are very beneficial, too.

Q. Does it need to be cold to cuddle?
A. No. Cuddling can happen any time of year, but it's understandable to prefer cuddling during the cooler months.