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Check out the top vote-getters from the Week 1 state volleyball poll
More than 15,000 ballots were cast in the Week 1 AL.com Volleyball Player of the Week poll and one of the top performers for one of the state’s top teams came away with the top honors in convincing fashion. Junior Baker Garside of St. Luke’s earned 4,676 of the...
Ahead of Labor Day, North Alabama unions stand in solidarity with striking AT&T workers
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In Alabama and across several other Southern states, 17,000 Communications Workers of America (CWA) members who work for AT&T Southeast are on strike over unfair labor practices. Huntsville’s CWA Local 3905 has approximately 250 members on strike. “During negotiations, management has refused to...
Alabama state committee looks to address gaps in veteran mental health care
A newly formed committee met Thursday in Montgomery to discuss ways to close mental health care gaps for military veterans in Alabama. The committee, led by Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) and Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA), focused on preventing veteran suicides. “We’re trying to get out in front of this thing so […]
Mike Wolfe drops $4k on rare and ‘beautiful’ Coca-Cola signs from Alabama collector in clip ahead of new season premiere
AMERICAN Pickers star Mike Wolfe has paid $4,000 for several rare Coca-Cola signs in a clip released ahead of the Season 26 premiere. The History Channel star has made his affinity for the soda maker’s signage known in the past, showing off a pricy sign from the brand while cleaning up his Iowa antique shop. […]
Top Ranked Saraland Dominates Blount in Region Opener
SARALAND, AL – The Saraland Spartans, ranked No. 1 in Class 6A, showcased their prowess in a dominant 59-6 victory over Blount in the Class 6A, Region 1 opening game. Wide receiver Dillon Alfred shone brightly, catching three touchdown passes from quarterback KJ Lacey. Alfred’s scoring receptions spanned 3, 4, and 15 yards, culminating in four catches for 33 yards. Lacey delivered an impressive performance, completing 16 of 22 passes for 166 yards and five touchdowns. Santae McWilliams contributed significantly with 63 rushing yards on 12 carries, including a three-yard touchdown run, and added four catches for 30 yards.
Back from a fire, a familiar Gulf Shores venue serves up old favorites
Going into the 2023 summer season, times looked good for Gulf Shores restaurant Bahama Bob’s: A popular beach spot known for its burgers, it had been picked by Southern Living as one of the best places in town to eat. Then came the fire. One Sunday evening in July,...
Cougars fall 21-20 in close opener at Jackson Academy
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Escambia Academy came up a bit short in its season opener, falling 21-20 to Jackson Academy tonight on the road. Cougars head football coach Larry Nichols said the boys came out playing pretty well, but cramps became a bit of an issue. “The kids...
Blue Devils rout Monroe County 33-8 Friday night
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Escambia County bounced back and defeated Monroe County 33-8 tonight to win its first game of the season in Atmore. Atmore strutted out to a 6-0 lead early in the first quarter, and went ahead 19-0 at the break. ECHS led 26-0 in the early ticks of the fourth.
Florida book ban leads to lawsuit, college football returns, and Baldwin County’s new sheriff is sworn in | Aug. 30, 2024
Editor’s Note: “News 5 Now” streams live Monday through Friday at 5:30 p.m. Watch the video above. MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Welcome to WKRG.com’s new streaming show, “News 5 Now,” where we discuss the day’s 5 big stories and interact with you, our viewers. 5. College Football is BACK College football is back!And fans will […]
Gulf Shores Dolphins Football Faced MGM in Semmes
The 0-1 Gulf Shores Dolphins traveled this week to Semmes, Alabama to face 7A Mary G. Montgomery Vikings. This was the first game played on the new field of MGM and the Dolphins wanted to give the Vikings a loss for their first stomp on the field. The Champion Dolphins have been playing above their ranking for their first games of the year.
$10 million project begins to upgrade ‘iconic’ Alabama pier
The “iconic” Fairhope Municipal Pier and Park quickly turned into a construction zone this past week. But the mayor is quick to confirm that the pier will not close. Simply put, it would be bad police in a city where the pier and it’s adjacent park is coveted for nighttime sunsets and fireworks during the Fourth of July.
Steel company invests $12 million in Mobile operations
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Chamber officials are celebrating as a steel company announces a major investment in local operations. According to a press release, global steel company SSAB announced that it is investing $12 million in its Mobile operations to increase production capacity and efficiency. “The investment will enable SSAB Alabama to extend the […]
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