The Fourth of July brings fun in all sorts of ways including fireworks, but for some dogs it is the worst time of the year. "This is the Fourth of July, and it's the bigger of the firework ...

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz made his sales pitch. So did DJ Khaled, the New York Jets and the Winnipeg Jets. Even the PGA Tour ...

The Fourth of July brings fun in all sorts of ways including fireworks, but for some dogs it is the worst time of the year. —erica.smith@decaturdaily.com or 256-340-2460.

Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening then showers likely ...

Stray pets taken in since July 4 of this year include 54 dogs, 11 cats, 8 puppies, 23 kittens and one reptile.