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Fire Apparatus of the Day: July 18, 2024
E-ONE—Moss Point (MS) Fire Department rescue-pumper. Spartan FC-94 cab and chassis; Cummins L9 450-hp engine; Hale Qmax 1,500-gpm pump; 1,000-gallon polypropylene water tank; 30-gallon foam cell; Hale SmartFoam 2.1A single-agent foam system; Alco-Lite ground ladders; Whelen 900 Super LED warning lights. Dealer: Hank Levins, Sunbelt Fire, Fairhope, AL. PREVIOUS...
South's late rally secures softball series over North
Daphne pitcher Vic Moten was the difference in the first game of a doubleheader and nearly helped her team pull off a sweep as the South all-stars won 3-0 and salvaged an 11-11 tie in the second game of the Alabama All-Stars Sports Week softball game at Lagoon Park on Wednesday night.
Unsettled weather continues through the weekend, Heavy rain could lead to flooding issues
Friday: The cold front will stall over Central to South Alabama on Friday. This will set off more numerous showers and storms especially during the afternoon and evening. Some heavy rain and gusty winds will be possible. High temperatures will be below average as they only climb into the lower 80s. Drought: The Drought Monitor […]
Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo attracts thousands to Dauphin Island
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WALA) - It’s the weekend when Dauphin Island’s population – multiplies by thousands. “For the community it means a lot -- a lot of economic value comes with the tournament. Plus a lot of -- I guess a morale boost. So, we consider this an entire rodeo team -- so, anglers bring in fish -- that’s what brings in the spectators -- they want to see the fish,” said Tommy McNicoll, ADSFR Vice President of Publicity.
The Wharf Announces Anchor Tenant for New Portside on Main Addition
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Wharf, a premier destination on Alabama's Gulf Coast, is set to elevate its offerings with the announcement of an exciting new anchor tenant and additional merchants coming to its "Portside on Main" addition. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the popular shopping, dining, and entertainment venue, promising visitors an enhanced experience with a diverse array of new businesses, including the Gulf Coast's largest swing suites powered by Top Golf.
Next Weather: Soggy pattern to continue into next month
(WALA) - Things have been wet and soggy for the past few weeks, and we continue to see a surplus in the rainfall for the month/year. While rain chances are on the rise this weekend, we will only continue to see these numbers go up. Plus, the Climate Prediction Center continues to have us soggy to begin next month!
Mobile County Commissioner receives national award for county arts leadership
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile County Commissioner Merceria Ludgood received the 2024 Public Leadership in the Arts Award at the National Association of Counties annual meeting. The organizations, Americans for the Arts and the National Association of Counties, awarded Ludgood for her county arts leadership on Monday, July 15, as part of the National […]
Judge denies request to strike down racial quota by “shortcut”
Brooke Menschel, counsel for the Alabama Association of Real Estate Brokers (AAREB) and Marcus Brown, chair of the AAREB, answer press outside the Frank M. Johnson federal courthouse in Montgomery. Jacob Holmes/APR. Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A federal judge Wednesday chided the American Alliance for Equal Rights for...
Alabama set to execute man for fatal shooting of a delivery driver during a 1998 robbery attempt
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A man convicted of killing a delivery driver who stopped for cash at an ATM to take his wife to dinner is facing scheduled execution Thursday night in Alabama. Keith Edmund Gavin, 64, is set to receive a lethal injection at a prison in southwest Alabama. He was convicted of capital […]
At budget hearing, Alabama Department of Mental Health cites need for more crisis beds
Two Alabama state agencies told lawmakers during an informal budget hearing Wednesday that they have urgent funding needs, emphasizing challenges and impacts on public services. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and the Department of Mental Health (ADMH) highlighted pressing requirements for equipment, personnel, and resources to state legislators. ADMH Commissioner Kimberly Boswell, presenting an […] The post At budget hearing, Alabama Department of Mental Health cites need for more crisis beds appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
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