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Cozumel Mexican Grill Opens Fairhope Location
Cozumel Mexican Grill of Fairhope has opened at 18177 Wright Boulevard. This is the third location for Kate Hurtado, who says the restaurant is a “family owned Mexican restaurant with deep roots into Mexican cuisine.” It is focused on providing a good atmosphere and meals with the “traditional essence of Mexican culture.” The restaurant’s other locations are in Foley and Loxley.
Blue marlin hits man during fishing trip near Orange Beach: ‘I couldn’t believe it’
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WKRG) — A deep sea fishing trip took a scary turn when one of the crew members was hit by a blue marlin on Sunday. The crew was fishing off the Gulf of Orange Beach near Perdido Pass. Six men left out of Orange Beach aboard a 68-foot Hatteras Fishing Boat. Part of […]
‘There’s still a stigma’: Spanish Fort police create new mental program for officers
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (WALA) - The Spanish Fort Police Department has launched its first-ever mental wellness program for officers. It’s no secret that the job of a police officer is physically, mentally and emotionally taxing. “A large portion of what we deal with in law enforcement is crisis and...
Former Tide star Kenny King, Daphne banking on return to physical defense in 2024
Daphne senior linebacker Maddox Balius doesn’t hold back when asked about the team’s defensive potential in 2024. “We are going to be really good,” he said recently at Baldwin County Media Day. “I think we are the best defense in Alabama.”. If you purchase a product...
1 person killed in Gulf Shores Parkway crash: GSPD
Editor’s Note: News 5 has corrected this article to reflect the victim’s status. UPDATE (3:03 p.m.): The Gulf Shores Police Department has confirmed a Thursday morning crash on Gulf Shores Parkway resulted in the death of one person. Gulf Shores Police and Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle crash on the 3700 block of Gulf […]
The Wharf announces anchor tenant, additional new merchants at Portside on Main
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WPMI) — The Wharf, a popular shopping, dining, and entertainment venue on the Alabama Gulf Coast, announced Wednesday the anchor tenant and additional new merchants coming soon to Portside on Main. Portside on Main is currently under construction at The Wharf. Tee Off at The Wharf...
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Has a Couple of Special Visitors
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is one of the "must visit" locations for visitors and residents alike. It has provided animal conservation lessons and amazing, up-close animal encounters since 1989. Now it will be hosting two very special visitors for the next six months.
Foley Plans New Indoor-Outdoor Aquatic Center
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – Foley residents will have a chance to provide input on plans for the city’s indoor-outdoor pool facility to be built in Max Griffin Park. The city will hold a public input meeting Tuesday, July 23 on the proposed Foley aquatics center. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. in the Foley Civic Center at 407 East Laurel Ave. The discussion will allow residents to comment on the project before the design of the center is completed.
U.S. News & World Report: UAB Hospital Claims No. 1 Ranking as Best in Alabama; Birmingham Metro
UAB Hospital was once again named the best hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-2025 Best Hospital rankings, released last week. University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital also claims the No. 1 ranking as the best hospital in the Birmingham metro area. “UAB Hospital’s recognition...
Bevill State, Jasper Love’s receives grant funding for EV charging initiative
Bevill State Community College (BSCC) has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to assist in the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center expansion of the current HVAC Training Center in Jasper. This expansion will now include workforce training resulting in certification for the installation, testing, operation and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Prichard water system has stopped paying investors, receiver says
CHICKASAW, Ala. (WALA) - The water system that serves here and Prichard has stopped making debt payments on more than $55 million that the utility borrowed, according to the man appointed by a judge to oversee the troubled utility. The revelations came as an advisory panel struggled to reach consensus...
This Escambia County program helps people living in homes beyond repair
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Long-time Escambia County resident Mary Simpkins is enjoying life in her new Cantonment home. “Everything’s built nice,” Simpkins said. “I never had a home like this before.” Simpkins received the keys to the brand-new home constructed through Escambia County assistance programs last week. Simpkins experienced several issues in her old house […]
Image of Angel Spotted Above Louisiana Beachgoers Favorite Beach
Beachgoers have been flocking to the Gulf Coast this summer and one person thinks she may have seen the image of an angel over one of the beaches many from Louisiana love to visit. This summer has brought a lot of tragedy to the beaches along the Emerald Gulf Coast....
Ronny Massey couldn’t teach daughter the two-minute drill
Ronny Massey was an outstanding coach who prepared his players well but even he couldn’t teach his daughter the two-minute drill. “I told that girl to hurry up and come on,” his wife, Helen “Ace” Massey, recalled her husband saying. That girl, Katie, was born the...
Eglin Air Force Base hosting hiring event in late July
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — The Eglin Air Force Base is holding a hiring event on July 24 and July 25. According to a news release from the base, the event will be held at the University of Florida Research Engineering & Education Facility located at 1350 North Poquito Road in Shalimar. LOCATION: The hiring […]
Forget that door and stopping for gas in the wrong town: Ronny Massey had burning desire to beat rivals
Ronny Massey was so competitive, even on his honeymoon, that it literally colored his approach to football and especially his rivals. “On our honeymoon, we played air hockey and I beat him,” said his wife, Helen “Ace” Massey. “He got so mad. Then I let him win because I thought if I didn’t, we’d never get to sleep that night.”
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