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Caroleene Dobson outspends Shomari Figures 3 to 1 on campaign in Alabama’s 2nd District race
The Democratic and Republican candidates in Alabama’s redrawn 2nd Congressional District have raised similar amounts of money in campaign contributions, but Republican Caroleene Dobson has outspent Democrat Shomari Figures by a 3 to 1 margin so far in the race. Dobson, a Montgomery lawyer, has spent $1.73 million so...
Two Alabama GolfSuites locations set to open next year
GolfSuites first location in Alabama is slated to open in Opelika in April 2025. According to development company Broad Metro, construction will begin Aug. 13 on the facility at The Landings, located at the southeast corner of Gateway Drive, U.S. 280 and Interstate 85. The facility will be situated on...
Alabama Bans Kids Book Due To Author’s “Gay” Name
This sounds like an absolute joke. However, it appears to be 100% real. I love how this stuff makes ALL of Alabama look to folks around the USA. It seems pretty dang silly. "Read Me A Book, Stella" is written by Marie-Louise Gay. And that seems to be the problem....
Congressman Mike Rogers Supports Alabama Law Exempting Deployed Troops from State Income Tax
Montgomery, AL – U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (AL-03), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has expressed his strong support for a newly enacted law in Alabama that exempts deployed or mobilized troops from paying state income tax. This law, part of Alabama’s 2024 Military Bills Package, was signed by Governor Kay Ivey last Thursday. […] The post Congressman Mike Rogers Supports Alabama Law Exempting Deployed Troops from State Income Tax appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Moss Point Sports Hall of Fame Inductees has been announced for 2024
Jay Adams – (1956) – Baseball. Jerry D. Alexander – (1975-2008) – Football Coach. Robert “Honeyman” Evans, Jr. – (1957) – Football and Basketball. Hubert “Guts” Frederick Fisher – (1895) – Football. Barry Gibson – (1972) – Football,...
Tractor-trailer overturned on Highway 90 causing delays
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) – Pascagoula Police had to close traffic on Highway 90 near MS 63 Wednesday morning after an 18-wheeler overturned. The big rig was hauling a chemical container with non-hazardous materials, and it tipped over in the area between Walmart and Waffle House, according to police. None...
MGCCC Hosts Funding Your Future workshops
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held a “Funding Your Future” workshop on July 16 at the Jackson County Campus. This event was designed to assist students in completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the help of college personnel, as well as to provide information on other funding sources such as scholarships. Additionally, students received guidance on registering for classes.
Child calling 911 leads to conviction, prison sentence for MS Coast habitual offender
“This was undoubtedly a terrifying situation that could have been much worse but for the quick thinking of a child and the swift response from the Jackson County Sherrif’s Deputies,” the district attorney said.
Mobile man accused of stealing from AutoZone: MPD
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A local man was arrested after he allegedly stole several hundred dollars from his place of work, according to the Mobile Police Department. Officers with MPD arrested 28-year-old Jeremey Brian Stewart, of Mobile, around 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, after responding to the AutoZone at 407 Holcomb St., in reference […]
Massive cranes to be added to Mobile's skyline
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — A ship carrying two big blue cranes sailed into Mobile Bay and slowly made its way to APM Terminals Wednesday afternoon. In a video released by the Alabama Port Authority, Director John Driscoll talked about how the structures, called Super Post-Panamax cranes, reach out wider and taller to get containers off larger ships. The port will be able to accommodate those larger vessels once the $366 million ship channel deepening and widening project is finished March 2025.
University of South Alabama lab to study ‘understudied’ protein in Alzheimer’s disease after grant funding
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A University of South Alabama laboratory is starting a study into what scientists say is a “highly understudied protein” linked to Alzheimer’s disease as USA researcher Dr. Amy R. Nelson received grant funding. The $300,000 grant from the Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust that was awarded to Dr. Nelson at the […]
CONTINUING COVERAGE: Gulf State Park Pier expected to reopen by end of summer
One of the biggest attractions along our part of the Gulf Coast has not been fully operational since Hurricane Sally in September of 2020. But now park officials say by the end of summer Gulf State Park Pier will re-open to the public.
Board Member Spotlight: Buddy Russell
ESAC is proud to welcome Buddy Russell as our new Board Treasurer. Buddy attended the McGill Institute and University of Alabama. He retired in 2023 after 52 years as a practicing CPA concentrating primarily in tax planning, business consulting, and litigation support. Buddy began his career working with Wilkins and...
Man cut in attempted robbery at PNC Bank, Mobile police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department is investigating after a man was cut while attempting to withdraw money from an ATM, according to reports. Officers said they responded to the PNC Bank at 5351 Highway 90 about a robbery on Wednesday, July 17, at 7 a.m. and found a male victim with several […]
University Hospital selected as site for new violence intervention program
The new initiative will help combat cycles of violent crime and retaliation by engaging crime victims as they are being treated in the hospital and connecting victims and their families to long-term services and support. USA Health University Hospital will be the site for a new program established by the...
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