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Bay Minette Swap & Market hosting a Family Fun Day
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Bay Minette Swap Market Family Events are back! They’re bringing their farmers and local businesses together to bring on a fun event for all. Go check out the cute animals, the wonderful home-crafted products, farm-fresh goodies, prizes, fun activities and so much more. These events...
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...
City of Milton looking for phone theft suspect
MILTON, Fla. (WKRG) — Authorities are looking for an alleged phone thief, according to a City of Milton Facebook Post. The post said a man was caught on camera at the Circle K located at 5462 Stewart St. LOCATION: The man seen on the security camera is accused of stealing an iPhone. Photos below show […]
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.”
Citronelle team’s bowling alley fight went down as a ‘W’ for Ronny Massey
You won’t find it in Ronny Massey’s official won-loss record but the Citronelle coach considered a fight involving his players at a Mobile bowling alley a victory for his team if not its decorum. Just before the 1996 season opened, Massey decided to change his practice schedule and...
20-year-old charged with attempted homicide for overnight stabbing in Pensacola
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- A 20-year-old man is charged with attempted homicide for a stabbing in Pensacola early Thursday morning. Mark Musser was arrested early Thursday morning on these charges:. attempted homicide. battery. resisting arrest. criminal mischief. Pensacola Police were called to a home on K Street just after midnight for...
Alabama’s Home To The Most Hazardous Landfills In The Nation
An Alabama Waste landfill is one of the largest facilities in the country!. Hazardous waste landfills are specially designed facilities for the disposal of hazardous materials that are harmful to human health and the environment. These landfills adhere to strict regulations and guidelines to ensure the safe containment and management...
Is the story of the Clotilda a hoax? One author thinks it could be
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — A theory questioning the legitimacy of the story of the Clotilda slave ship is gaining attention. The claims are outlined in an article that was published by the Wall Street Journal. The Clotilda is widely believed to be the last slave ship to come to America, but this theory challenges that title and the existence of the ship itself. The theory is facing criticism from researchers and descendants whose ancestors were on the Clotilda.
Cooper Marine adds 4,200-hp towboat to fleet
(MOBILE, Ala.) — Cooper Marine has announced the addition of the 4,200-hp towing vessel M/V David J. Cooper Jr. to its fleet. The acquisition of this towboat will expand Cooper Marine’s fleet to 42 towing vessels across America’s inland waterway system. M/V David J. Cooper Jr. will operate as one of the premier towing vessels in its class and is uniquely balanced with maneuverability and horsepower, making it ideal for transporting cargo on the Tennessee-Tombigbee (Tenn-Tom) Waterway.
Four-star 2026 linebacker will not go to USC
2026 four-star Cottage Hill Christian Academy (Louisiana) linebacker Shadarius Toodle named his top 10 schools. The USC Trojans did not make the cut as projected . Toodle also listed Auburn, Louisville, Michigan, Ohio State, Texas A&M LSU, Miami, Ole Miss, and South Carolina among his finalists. “These schools made my...
Healthy Living with USA Healthy: Outdoor Activities during Summer
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Sports Medicine Physician, Peter Rippey, MD, CAQSM, shares tips for dealing with the heat during outdoor activities. Website: https://www.usahealthsystem.com/locations/sports-medicine.
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