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Governor Kay Ivey addresses State of the State: Update on 'moving Alabama forward'
ATHENS, Ala. — Two top priorities for Alabama's Governor: the economy and education. Thursday, Governor Kay Ivey put them front and center during a visit to Athens. Governor Ivey said the state of Alabama is strong, but improving the workforce is a big part of her mission. She kicked...
County BOE approves personnel recommendations during Aug. 22 meeting
The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations during its regular meeting Aug. 22. Retirement Mary Sheffield, as seven-hour lunchroom worker at W.S. Neal Elementary School, effective Aug. 1; Ava Crutchfield, as OCS aide at W.S. Neal High School, effective July 31; Betty Johnson, as sped bus driver at Brewton Bus Shop, […] The post County BOE approves personnel recommendations during Aug. 22 meeting appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Foley To Host National Pickleball Tournament
The City of Foley has been chosen as one of five locations in the United States to host a new USA Pickleball tournament. The Select Series Gulf Coast event will take place at the Foley Event Center from August 23 to 25. Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in America for the...
One woman is walking from Chicago to Montgomery to speak out about racial injustice
Rachelle Zola walks ten to fifteen miles a day, pushing a small handcart adorned with a sign that says, “ASK ME WHY AM I WALKING 754 MILES?”. The 76-year-old woman is walking from Chicago, Illinois, to Montgomery, Alabama, to raise awareness of racial injustice in America. She does this by walking and also by performing her one-woman show, Late: A Love Story. In the show, Zola shares her journey of learning about racial inequality and also presents the experience of racism through sharing the stories of her friends. She’ll perform the show Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham.
Florida Supreme Court refuses to block execution for inmate convicted of killing student
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday unanimously rejected an appeal by a Death Row inmate convicted of killing a Florida State University student three decades ago, likely setting in motion last-minute federal court appeals before a scheduled execution next week.
Four people facing several charges after car stolen in Alabama found in Sweetwater, police say
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Sweetwater Police Department said four people were arrested on Thursday after a car stolen in Alabama was found in Sweetwater. SPD said officers made contact with a Chevrolet Camaro at Walmart on Thursday that was stolen out of Alabama. Following an investigation, SPD said officers...
Rebels fall in the Cramton Bowl against T.R. Miller
The Rebels were their own worst enemy in Montgomery. In the AHSAA Kickoff Classic, T.R. Miller handled Reeltown in a 28-7 victory to start the football season Thursday night. After a close first half where both teams went into halftime tied at 7-7, T.R. Miller separated itself from the opposition due to a strong second half.
5 Things to Do This Weekend – August 23-25
MOBILE, Ala. (Gulf Coast CW) — Mobile Tiki Week, Atlanta’s Orchestra Noir Y2K Meets 90s Tour, an art show and football highlight your 5 Things to Do This Weekend for Aug. 23-25, 2024! 1. Mobile Tiki Week: The fun and festivities of Mobile Tiki Week continue this weekend. It began Monday and runs through Saturday. […]
High school football forecast and watching the tropics
(WALA) - It’s Friday and high school football has returned to the Gulf Coast! In this edition of Next Weather, we’re bringing you all the forecast details for games kicking off tonight!. Plus, the tropics are quiet, but I explain why we still need to be on alert.
Vehicle damaged after shooting near Theodore: MPD
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Gunfire on Thursday struck a vehicle in motion, but no one was injured, according to the Mobile Police Department. The MPD said in a press release that officers responded to the report of a shooting at the 7300 block of Theodore Dawes Road around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22. INCIDENT […]
Mobile man arrested after allegedly leading police on chase
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A local man was arrested after allegedly leading police on a vehicle and foot chase after a traffic stop. The Mobile Police Department said that man was identified as 30-year-old Christopher Bernard Turner of Mobile. According to the department, officers arrested Turner after he refused to stop for officers when they […]
MCPSS safety protocols for football season, what you need to know
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Football season is here, and the Mobile County Public School System wants to make sure you can have fun at these games while being safe. Starting Thursday night, players will take the field as fans cheer for their favorite team. It is important to know the...
Why hazmat crews, Mobile Fire-Rescue responded to I-65 NB near Dauphin Street
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A piece of metal on the roadway led to hazmat units and other authorities responding to I-65 northbound near Mobile on Friday morning, News 5 has learned. According to a press release from the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department, units, including the Hazmat 15, responded to Interstate 65 northbound near Dauphin Street […]
Grammy-award-winning songwriter to perform at St. Paul’s Episcopal School
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A Grammy-award-winning songwriter will perform at his alma mater, St. Paul’s Episcopal School, Thursday night. Monty Criswell graduated from St. Paul’s in 1986 and credited the school for changing his life. “St. Paul’s — they kind of changed my whole life and taught me so much about how to stand on […]
Alabama woman charged with murder after allegedly cutting man with knife, police say
An Alabama woman has been arrested and charged with murder after police said she cut a man she knew Thursday night. Jennifer Heathcoe, 31, of Mobile, Alabama, was arrested on murder charges in connection with the death of Taylor Rawlins, 33. Police were called to an apartment at 2889 Sollie...
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