Bay Minette
LATEST NEWS
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 […]
Vote for MaKiah: Lanett’s Alabama Girls State representative
A strong leader knows how to be an active and empathetic listener, and it seems that Makiah White has shown all the markings of a great leader this summer. White was Lanett High’s senior representative at the Alabama Girls State at Troy University this year. The program is a week-long, hands-on crash course into the […] The post Vote for MaKiah: Lanett’s Alabama Girls State representative appeared first on Valley Times-News.
SC 16u Wins Perfect Game Gulf Coast Championship
The SC 16u Storm Chasers won the 2024 Perfect Game Gulf Coast Tournament championship in Foley, Alabama with their 9-6 win over the Kentucky Stingers. SC trailed 6-0 after 2 innings but by the fifth inning that had turned to a 7-6 lead. Kohner Depew of Vandalia drove in 4 runs for SC. Brody Collier added 2 RBI and Trevan Sidwell added a run driven in. Hunter Horn (Mater Dei) scored 3 runs, Cody Beard doubled and scored, Braden Rector added a run and Andrew Probst of TTown added a double and 2 runs scored.
Island Spirit Award Winner Is Lauren Traywick of Gulf Shores
Lauren is the City of Gulf Shores Marketing & Communications Coordinator. Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – 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.
Foley Plans to Open Pickleball and Volleyball Courts by 2024
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Foley is moving forward with plans to open at least nine public pickleball courts and 10 sand volleyball courts by the end of 2024. The courts will be located north of the Coastal Alabama Farmers and Fishermens Market. Work is now underway on...
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...
‘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...
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...
Longleaf Recovery & Wellness opens in Baldwin County
For those seeking recovery treatment of substance abuse, finding a facility in close proximity has been an issue. That has now been resolved with the opening of a new treatment center in Spanish Fort in Baldwin County. Longleaf Recovery & Wellness has opened a new recovery treatment center in Spanish Fort– the fourth facility for […] The post Longleaf Recovery & Wellness opens in Baldwin County appeared first on The Brewton Standard.
Stunning Lake Tuscaloosa Architectural Masterpiece Up for Grabs
Step inside a luxurious, one-of-a-kind Lake Tuscaloosa retreat designed for optimal luxury and ultimate indulgence. The agent Trevor Sanders with Advantage Realty said, “This architectural masterpiece offers the epitome of luxury living.”. Alabama Real Estate, Homes for Sale in Alabama, What Homes are for sale in Alabama, Most Expensive...
Foley to Host Strike Out Hunger Event for Kids
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – In South Alabama, Secret Meals For Hungry Children serves around 480 children across 12 elementary schools. All funds raised from this event will go towards preparing weekend food packs for children living in food-insecure households. Nicole Fulgham, the Community Involvement Coordinator at Alabama Credit Union, emphasizes the importance of this event for the community.
This week in HS Sports: Explaining the new 7A football playoff format ... maybe
This is an opinion piece. The AHSAA’s Central Board of Control approved the 2024 fall sports book this week. Included in that is the new format for the 7A football playoffs. Since the state went to seven classifications in 2014, the South winner (a team from either Region 1 or Region 2) and the North winner (a team from Region 3 or 4, though it’s been Region 3 every year) have met in the state championship game.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.