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Alabama taps state and federal agencies to address crime in Montgomery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A coalition of Alabama officials announced a new task force that will use state and federal resources to address crime in the state's capital, amid a persistent staffing shortage in the Montgomery Police Department. The Metro Area Crime Suppression unit will use resources from the Alabama...
2nd Annual Port City Shoot Out Classic and Car Show
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The second annual Port City Shoot Out Classic and Car Show is here, featuring car displays and a focus on racing in Alabama. Join them for a two-day weekend event on August 2nd starting at 5pm and August 3rd starting at 12 noon. Expect special guests, including local artist Rich Boy performing live on August 3rd. Witness a thrilling showdown with big rim racing stars Donk Master vs FYB BRUCE. Enjoy contests highlighting top cars, including a special Jeep showcase by Jeeply Rooted. While they are all about having a good time, they are also dedicated to donating funds to the Boys and Girls Club. You can visit their site to purchase tickets.
Free food giveaway at the Fairgrounds Saturday
FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — More than 25,000 pounds of food will be given away for free on Saturday, July 27. Destin Harvest is hosting a giveaway at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds in Fort Walton Beach. Feeding the Gulf Coast is providing the food for the day to include meats, dairy, and plenty of […]
Annual National Shrimp Festival Golf Challenge Set for August 30
Sign-Ups Open for Annual Shrimp Festival Golf Challenge. Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The 31st Annual National Shrimp Festival Golf Challenge for Education will take place at Craft Farms Golf Club in Gulf Shores on Friday, August 30. This event is organized by the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber to support their education initiatives.
Renters in St. Pete facing miserable conditions without air conditioning, not required in state
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - In the heat of the summer, some families are dealing with hotter temperatures inside their homes than outside. In a state where landlords aren't required to provide air conditioning, some tenants are struggling. "It’s unbearable. Every day I get home from work, it's in temperatures of...
WAAY's 31 Teams in 31 Days high school football spotlight: Columbia Eagles
Let’s meet the 2024 Columbia Eagles. The longest losing streak in the state of Alabama stands at 81 games. It’s 27 times longer than Columbia’s longest winning streak (three games). On Oct. 16, 2015, the Eagles defeated Ardmore, 34-16. They have not won since. Columbia dropped the...
Gulf Shores off the Beaten Path
When you think of Gulf Shores, Alabama, white sandy beaches, great food, and fun in the sun immediately come to mind. Now, the city is making waves outside the beach community through its dedication to sustainability and environmental restoration. “We have a vision to make Gulf Shores one of the...
Florida Lobster Diver Finds Cocaine Instead Of Dinner
A Florida lobster diver looking for lobster approximately one mile offshore of Tavernier on the oceanside, found a package of suspected cocaine instead of a delicious dinner. The discovery was made just after 2pm, and rather than hit the clubs, the diver turned the package over to authorities. The Monroe County Sheriff then turned the package over to the U.S. Border Patrol.
‘Empire’ Actor Bryshere Gray Arrested In Florida
Thirty-year-old ‘Empire’ actor Bryshere Gray has reportedly been arrested in Florida. RELATED: Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Dangling & Dropping 4-Year-Old From Resort Balcony More Details On Bryshere Gray’s Arrest In Florida On Friday, July 26, The Shade Room accessed Broward County records, which indicated that Gray had been arrested that same day. According to the [...] The post ‘Empire’ Actor Bryshere Gray Arrested In Florida appeared first on The Shade Room.
Duck’s Diner Opens Second Location In Former Hazel’s Nook Location
The owners of Duck’s Diner in Orange Beach have opened a second location in the former Hazel’s Nook, a Gulf Shores breakfast spot that recently closed after 67 years, AL.com reports. Duck’s Diner—which, like Hazel’s, is open for breakfast and lunch only—began in 2003 in Orange Beach. Duck’s Diner co-owner Garrett Spence’s mother, Michelle Deerman, bought the business in 2014. Spence joined her as a co-owner a few months later. Unlike Hazel’s, Duck’s Diner won’t have a breakfast buffet and will sell alcohol. A 16-ft bar will replace the buffet area. The Duck’s Diner breakfast menu, which is available all day, includes omelets, pancakes, country ham, steak and eggs, corned beef hash and a breakfast burrito, as well as the restaurant’s signature banana-stuffed French toast with butter pecan sauce. The lunch menu features burgers, po’ boys, wraps, chicken tenders, a ribeye steak and a Rueben sandwich, along with another Duck’s Diner specialty, Gouda cheese grit cakes topped with grilled shrimp, grilled tomatoes and a Creole sauce. Spence will own the building, and he and his mother will co-own the restaurant at 120 East Fort Morgan Rd. in Gulf Shores.
Four-star 2026 safety Jamarrion Gordon flips commitment from Alabama football to UCF
Four-star class of 2026 safety Jamarrion Gordon has flipped his commitment from Alabama football to UCF, Gordon told On3 on Friday. Gordon had been committed to Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide since May and was the first commitment in its 2026 class. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound Jackson, Alabama native is tabbed as the No. 10 prospect in Alabama within the 2026 class and the No. 20 safety in the cycle per the 247Sports Composite. Nationally, Gordon ranks...
Island Spirit Award Winner Is Lauren Traywick of Gulf Shores
Many people think the success of the island is due to it's white sand and emerald water. While those are great assets, the main factor for the island's quality of life and successful business is due to the people who smile while they make everything the community a better place. One such person is the City of Gulf Shores Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Lauren Traywick.
Wawa to open its new stores in Mobile + Robertsdale this August
Wawa’s takeover continues on the Gulf Coast. It all started on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay, in Fairhope. Alabama’s first-ever Wawa opened there back in April. Now, two more are opening soon—one based in Mobile, the other in Robertsdale. We’ve got all the details before the...
Mobile environmental group seeking volunteers to pick up litter alongside Alabama beach
A Mobile nonprofit is launching a new volunteer opportunity for those interested in making a difference in the coastal environment. The Alabama Coastal Foundation (ACF) is introducing a new volunteer opportunity that promotes sea turtle conservation on the state’s Gulf Coast. The new Share the Beach Litter Patrol allows for volunteers to pick up trash on the beach while earning money for the ACF.
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