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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 […]
Universal Orlando offering Florida residents unlimited theme park access with new ticket deal
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Florida residents can now access an exclusive theme park ticket deal from Universal Orlando Resort. Universal Orlando launched the “Florida Unlimited Days Ticket” Thursday for Florida residents, providing them access to Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure for unlimited days, according to its Thursday press release.
$3 lottery ticket bought in Hickory hits for $100K
HICKORY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A lottery ticket purchased in Hickory by an Alabama resident ended up hitting for a big prize, North Carolina Lottery officials announced Thursday. Alabama resident Christopher Baker bought $3 Quick Pick at Jack B. Quick on Old NC 10 and doubled his prize when he hit a multiplier. “I […]
National and local authorities crack down on use of Glock switches in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Northern District of Alabama U.S. Attorney’s Office is teaming up with the ATF and Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama to end glock switch ownership. Specifically, authorities hope to crack down on the prevalence of illegal machine gun conversion devices in Birmingham and Jefferson County. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says it’s taking […]
Vote for the AL.com Boys Athlete of the Year from these 7 standouts
The Baseball Hall of Fame includes 12 players who were born in the state of Alabama. There are 10 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees from the state (not including those born elsewhere who played college ball here). Four players born here are in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, although Harpersville native George McGinnis grew up in Indianapolis.
Oh My! Four Convicted As 2 Men Remain At Large After Allegedly Stealing $760K From Over 600 Churches Nationwide
Three Florida men and one woman have been convicted after allegedly stealing over $760,000 from over 600 churches nationwide. Two additional male suspects in the alleged scheme reportedly remain at large. RELATED: Florida Man Arrested After Allegedly Dangling & Dropping 4-Year-Old From Resort Balcony Who Are The Suspects Who Allegedly Stole From The Churches? According to [...] The post Oh My! Four Convicted As 2 Men Remain At Large After Allegedly Stealing $760K From Over 600 Churches Nationwide appeared first on The Shade Room.
Prichard Preparatory School recognized for outstanding education program: Alabama Independent School Association
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Officials have recognized a Prichard school’s “outstanding” educational program, News 5 has learned. The Alabama Independent School Association said Prichard Preparatory School was a 2023-2044 AISA Blue Ribbon School Award recipient. “In order to be considered for the AISA Blue Ribbon Award, a school must complete a rigorous application process […]
‘It’s a very scary situation:’ Sewage leaks threaten coastal Alabama
Prichard resident Carletta Davis said she developed an E. Coli infection a couple of years ago from an unknown source. But she points out one possibility: Prichard residents often see raw sewage flowing in drainage ditches. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Alabama teammates say former Tyler Legacy RB Jam Miller's hard work is paying off
DALLAS — Former Tyler Legacy running back Jamarion (Jam) Miller is entering his third season at the University of Alabama. Miller — a four-star prospect in the Class of 2022 — has carried the ball 74 times for 424 yards and three touchdowns. He’s also caught five passes for 73 yards and a touchdown.
“Save our Shrimpers” highlighting struggles of Gulf seafood industry
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Gulf Coast Shrimpers say their industry could be washed away by a glut of foreign product that continues to flood the market. A special event is being held this weekend to help raise awareness of an issue that has some teetering on the brink. The first step is know what you’re […]
Judge restores Heather Wyatt’s social media accounts, wants child welfare investigation
The judge wants an investigation into the welfare of Heather Wyatt’s two children and also four teenage girls accused of bullying her daughter Aubreigh Wyatt into suicide, all Ocean Springs residents.
Coming around: $16.6 million expansion of baggage area at Destin-Ft. Walton Beach Airport
SHALIMAR — Much-needed changes are coming to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. On Tuesday, the Okaloosa County Commission approved a $16.6 million expansion to the baggage claim area. Here is what you need to know: ...
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