Summer

Expert findings suggest Alabamians pay the most for their monthly electrical bills. Personal finance website WalletHub released a national study examining the total monthly energy bills in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

It's summertime in Alabama, and that often means a lot of heat and a lot of humidity. This weather could endanger many animals. Here are some do’s and don’ts when it comes to pet safety this summer.

Boutwell Auditorium is hosting its second Wind Down Wednesday of the summer this Wednesday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The theme is Neo Soul Lounge.

The Cook Museum of Natural Science is hosting its Biomes Bonanza Multi-Day Camp through Friday. During this camp, children will learn about the Earth’s many biomes, including deserts, forests, oceans and the tundra.

An Alabama city is hosting camps to get locals into nature this summer. The City of Orange Beach Wind and Water Learning Center is putting on several camps throughout the season, teaching participants about sailing kayaking and other water activities.

"Raptors" are paying a visit to the Homewood Public Library. On June 20, handlers from the Alabama Wildlife Center will bring three to four different birds for a children’s event in the facility's large auditorium.

The “Nostalgic Blockbusters” series will show films every Tuesday (except the 4th of July) until July 11th. Some of the featured films in the lineup include The Goonies, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and E.T. The Extra -Terrestrial.

Alabama students will get to participate in a summer-long zoo camp starting Monday, June 5th at the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores.

Alabama State University’s ASPIRE Head Start program is still accepting applications for its annual summer camp. The ASU ASPIRE Summer Camp is set for June 12-29.

Dothan Leisure Services is asking the community's help in keeping local pools safe. The organization is also making a call out to anyone interested in being a lifeguard this summer.