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Why most of Mobile's newest crop of police officers chose to join the force
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — "I woke up one morning and was like, I've always wanted to do it. Let's take the plunge and do it." And just like that, 49-year-old Robert Skinner left the shrimping industry and enrolled in the 74th class of the Mobile Police Department. And today,...
First “Stutter Camp” in Mobile aims to give kids confidence in communication
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Happening today, a special camp for kids with speech impediments starts on the campus of the University of South Alabama. “Camp Dream Speak Live” is aimed at helping kids with the life-long challenge of stuttering. One thing to know is that there is no cure for stuttering–but there are ways to […]
Six Arizona Western Baseball sophomores ink with four-year schools
YUMA, Ariz. – Six Arizona Western Matadors baseball sophomores have signed to continue their academic and collegiate baseball careers at the four-year level. Two-time All-ACCAC performer Robert Miranda has signed to play at the University of South Alabama after appearing in 107 career games over two seasons at Arizona Western. Miranda batted .371 in those 107 games, batting a career-best .376 as a sophomore this past spring, leading the team in doubles with 19 and leading the ACCAC in runs scored with 63. The University of South Alabama is an NCAA DI institution located in Mobile, Ala., and the Jaguars compete in the Sun Belt Conference.
Daphne road resurfacing project taking place this week — what drivers should know
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — A road resurfacing project on the County Road 13-County Road 64 roundabout in Daphne will begin this week. According to a Facebook post from the city, the initial phase of roadwork will begin around 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 18. The project is set to conclude on Friday, July 19, at […]
Overnight fire takes heavy toll on landmark Fairhope restaurant
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - The State Fire Marshall is looking into the cause of an overnight fire. Five different fire departments responded to a restaurant fire on Scenic 98 early Monday morning, July 15, 2024 which caused extensive damage to Supper Club at Sweetwater Branch. The fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. and despite what witnesses called a quick response, flames spread quickly.
MGCCC’s Lott Learning Resources Center receives $10,000 grant from the American Library Association
The Lott Learning Resources Center (LRC) at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Perkinston Campus has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the American Library Association’s (ALA) Building Library Capacity program for 2024. The grant, which is part of a three-year initiative funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, aims to enhance library services for incarcerated individuals and those re-entering society. The LRC is one of only sixteen libraries nationwide to receive this prestigious grant.
4 Okaloosa County restaurants cited for high-priority violations
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
Craving some good, old-fashioned barbecue? This Southeast franchise is now open in Pensacola
Jim ‘N Nick’s Community Bar-B-Q is now open and serving up mouthwatering barbecue at 7011 N. Davis Highway. The Alabama-born restaurant franchise, with over 40 locations spanning the southeast, specializes in down-home, Southern cuisine. The “community” aspect is meant to be more than part of the company’s name,...
Court documents reveal racist texts sent by former Walton County commissioner
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Text messages made public from a 2022 Walton County court case show a former county commissioner using racial slurs and terms. “This is coming from public officials, elected officials, people we put our trust in and this can’t be tolerated,” said Frank Guillory, NAACP Chapter President. That former commissioner, […]
Woman shocked leg pain is blood cancer symptom, requires 'red devil' chemo
As a registered dietitian and avid runner, Beth Kitchin has had a healthy routine all her life. She ate well, loved to jog, hike and lift weights, ran a couple of marathons, and practiced yoga and tai chi. Kitchin had “absolutely” no health problems — until she started feeling a nagging pain in one of her legs in the fall of 2020.
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