Tag: Sand Mountain Sam

Ider High School student dies from flu complications as cases rise across state

A 14-year-old Sand Mountain boy has died after suffering from complications related to the flu.

Sand Mountain Sam forecasts early spring on 'Possum Day'

Since 1993, Sand Mountain Sam has employed his meteorological expertise in forecasting a long winter or early spring, depending on whether or not he saw his shadow, much like his Pennslyvania counterpart.