It's the most wonderful time of the year.

Not even Spring, officially, but this is the first major sign of Spring.

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THE BEARS ARE AWAKE

 

What do we do?

Well, nothing really. However, we do need to know that the bears are on the move in Alabama.

They are also VERY hungry.

 

Multiple reports are coming in of black bears being spotted across Alabama.

 

Credit: Catherine Sexton via Facebook

Earlier, we had a report of a black bear attempting to enter a Publix store, which was captured on video and went viral.

Just before that, someone recorded a video of the same bear dumpster-diving near the same Publix store.

These are the days for Alabama brown and black bears to try to stuff their faces and long snouts.

If you come across a black bear in Alabama, the experts have some tips on how to handle the encounter.

THIS IS GOOD INFORMATION

 

Credit: WHNT News 19 via YouTube

 

In other black bear news, IF you've never seen this, you simply have to before you die.

Bucket list stuff here of a bear making quite an entrance into a family's home.

Home invasion, I'm saying in a major way.

Spring is almost here for 2026, so enjoy this one!

According to the family, the bear tore a hole in the attic and then crashed through, landing in their kitchen.

The family lives in Kentucky, but they have roots in Alabama.

You gotta check out the video below.

Credit: WSMV 4 Nashville via YouTube

Black bears are appearing across Alabama this time of year, and if you see one, please send us a video and/or photos.

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