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2 more defendants named in federal indictment connected to alleged cocaine in child’s backpack
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A federal judge has unsealed more of an indictment, identifying two more defendants accused of participating in a drug distribution conspiracy that includes allegations that a mother had cocaine in her child’s backpack. The newly identified defendants are:. Eric Anthony Aguilar, 46, charged with conspiracy...
Hamid Joins Diagnostic & Medical Clinic
Dr. Kewan Hamid, fellowship-trained in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine, joins Diagnostic & Medical Clinic. Hamid will provide comprehensive pulmonary care in the outpatient setting, as well as pulmonary and critical care services to inpatients at Mobile Infirmary. Hamid is a graduate of the Hawler Medical University College of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Hurley Medical Center, served as a pulmonary fellow at Saint Peter’s University Hospital and completed a fellowship in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine at the University of South Alabama. He is board-certified in internal medicine and pediatrics. He will see patients at Diagnostic & Medical Clinic’s location on Springhill Avenue in Mobile.
Building Risk Communication Skills Workshop Announced
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Gulf of Mexico Disaster Preparedness Response Center, Weeks Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and University of South Alabama Center of Disaster Healthcare Preparedness are hosting Building Risk Communication Skills on September 10 at 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The location is the NOAA center at 7344 Zeigler Blvd. in Mobile. The workshop aims to motivate attendees toward action to reduce risk and help them develop new skills to better connect with diverse audiences. It will also allow attendees to practice their new skills, apply them to their own risk communication strategies and collaborate with peers on local risk communication challenges. The organizers said responses to questions during registration will help them customize the training to be reflective of local risk communication issues. For more information, contact Steff Fauver of NOAA at email.
Culture Fest Coming To Africatown Heritage House Tomorrow
Clotilda: The Exhibition at the Africatown Heritage House at 2465 Winbush St. in Mobile will host a free Culture Fest 2024 on July 27 at 4-8 p.m. Entertainment will include African drumming; choir performances; African folktales; a play; a historical apothecary class; vendors; food trucks; activities for children, such as face painting, African crafts and interactive games; a live community artwork project; free snow cones; and free school supplies for students. “We are so excited to host Culture Fest for the first time,” said Jessica Fairley, Africatown Heritage House manager. “This is an opportunity for the greater Mobile area to visit the Clotilda exhibit, all while getting a glimpse of the rich heritage of Black culture.” For more information, contact Fairley at phone: (251) 206-5268.
The Admiral Hotel To Host Grand Reopening August 1
The newly renovated The Admiral Hotel at 251 Government Street in Downtown Mobile will hold an official grand reopening on August 1, Downtown Mobile Today reports. Originally opened in 1940, The boutique hotel reflects Mobile’s rich history, vibrant culture and lively atmosphere, and it is now owned and operated by Avocet Hospitality. With 156 guest rooms, an outdoor pool, extensive meeting spaces and an onsite restaurant, The Admiral Hotel has incorporated new furnishings that tie in bright purples, reds and golds, paying homage to the city’s Mardi Gras roots. Another new feature is Le Moyne’s Chophouse, which is slated to open August 19.
Bonanza Day Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo Registration Deadline August 1
The Mobile Section of the Alabama Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America is hosting the 56th Annual Bonanza Day Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo and Golf Tournament on August 9 and 10. There are already more than 500 people registered for the event, and the registration deadline is August 1. The Big Game Fishing Club at Orange Beach Marina will again be headquarters for this event. The golf tournament, which is currently sold out and has a waiting list, will be played Friday at Craft Farms Golf Club over the Cotton Creek and Cypress Bend courses. Proceeds from this year’s Chipping Contest will be donated to the Alabama AGC Scholarship Fund.
AAF Mobile Bay To Hold Forum On AI
American Advertising Federation (AAF) Mobile Bay is hosting an AI Forum panel discussion on August 28 at 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Innovation Portal in Mobile. The event gives attendees a chance to engage with a panel of local marketing professionals who are not only actively implementing AI in their lives, but are also passionate about navigating the world using AI. Panelists include Caleb Moore, production director, Good Giant; Josef Holloway, marketing manager, Gray Media; and Ashlie Anderson, brand manager, Blue Leopard. Attendance is free for AAF Mobile Bay Members and open to the public for $25.
City of Mobile hosting free Money Moves financial bootcamp Aug. 3
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — The City of Mobile is once again bringing local financial experts together to help connect Mobilians to available resources and strengthen their personal finances. Our Office of Supplier Diversity and Community Affairs Department are excited to host another “Money Moves Bootcamp” for interested community members...
Red Clay Strays Discuss the Balance of Hopelessness and Redemption on Their New Album ‘Made by These Moments’ [Exclusive]
Mobile, Alabama-based band The Red Clay Strays made a splash with their debut album Moment of Truth in 2022. Now, after two years of touring and becoming one of the most buzzworthy bands in the land, the band is back with their Dave Cobb-produced sophomore album Made by These Moments.
Daily dose of thunderstorms with seasonal heat
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Happy weekend, Gulf Coast! Our overall weather setup won't change too much from what we had to close out the workweek. Saturday and Sunday will see daytime highs in the low 90s with a 50% chance for showers and thunderstorms each day. If wet weather doesn't find you, heat index values will range between 100-105.
Adventure Week At The Island Church Starts July 29th
The final countdown is on for Adventure Week, ‘Voyage to the Lost Isle’ with the Island Church in Orange Beach. The kid’s ministry team, better known as the ‘Island Kids Team’, welcomes local and visiting children every summer for four nights of high-energy bible-based fun. Each year is a new adventure themed in interesting and exciting ways for everyone to get involved while learning more about Christ.
A deadly disease is attacking Florida mangroves. UCF researchers think they have a solution
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Florida’s mangroves act as a shield for our coasts against potential storm damage, while also serving as a home for wildlife like various types of fish and other sea creatures. Researchers at UCF are finding ways to protect this natural barrier from a deadly...
Despite extreme heat, Florida does not require landlords to provide AC
ST. PETERSBURG — Passion Facey’s 8-year-old son sweats so much in his sleep that his bed is wet by morning. To stay cool, her 3-year-old has learned to shed his clothes when the family gets to their apartment. Her infant cries and cries and cries as Facey presses...
Biden’s big lead shutting down two contests could seal deal for Harris
President Joe Biden was so widely viewed as the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party that two states did not hold primaries earlier this year, and that decision could help seal the deal quicker for Vice President Kamala Harris to get the party’s presidential nomination. Harris is poised to win the party’s nomination at a […]
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