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Legendary rock star has cancer surgery, band postpones tour dates: ‘I’ve much more to sing’
Heart has postponed the rest of its tour dates for 2024, including a show in Alabama, while its lead singer recovers from cancer surgery. Ann Wilson, 74, a founding member of the classic rock band, released a statement on Tuesday via Heart’s publicist, saying she had a successful surgery but will undergo chemotherapy and is taking the rest of the year off to recover. No other details were available, and Wilson’s statement said she wouldn’t elaborate on her heath issues in a public way.
Miss Alabama 2024: Abbie Stockard, Miss Hoover, takes the crown
Abbie Stockard is the new Miss Alabama. Stockard, 21, was crowned Saturday night at Samford University’s Wright Center in Birmingham. She competed as Miss Hoover, besting 39 other contestants for the 2024 state title. Stockard will move on to represent Alabama at the Miss America competition. Stockard takes over...
Here are the rules for shooting fireworks in North Alabama counties, cities, towns
If you plan to light your own fireworks this July Fourth holiday, you'll need to follow local rules. We've asked for those guidelines from North Alabama counties, cities and towns. If a location is missing, that means leaders have yet to respond to our requests for information. We'll update this list through July 4 as we get more.
Supreme Court refuses to hear bite mark case involving Alabama inmate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court declined Tuesday to review the case of an Alabama man who has spent decades in prison for a murder conviction supported by recanted and discredited testimony about bite marks. Charles M. McCrory was convicted of murder for the 1985 killing of his wife, Julie Bonds, who was […]
Some Baldwin County buildings and commission offices to temporarily close
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Baldwin County Commission has recently authorized the closure of many facilities. According to a press release, the Baldwin County Commission will close all Baldwin County Commission offices and all Baldwin County Commission-owned or leased properties on Friday, July 5 with a few exceptions. Exceptions to the closures are listed below: […]
St. Louis Street upgrades coming in spring 2025
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — $16 million is being invested into rebuilding 17 blocks of St. Louis Street in downtown Mobile. The Mobile City Council has approved an agreement with the State of Alabama for $4 million in federal transportation funding allocated through the Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organization. That funding will be added to the $12 […]
Mobile Police investigating shooting injuring 1 man
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Wednesday night. Mobile police officers responded to the 1800 block of Runnels Road. A man has non-life-threatening injuries. LOCATION: A WKRG News 5 photographer on scene saw two people being put in handcuffs. This is a developing story. News 5 will […]
Major Fowl River project to begin in July
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Fowl River Marsh Restoration and Shoreline Stabilization will begin in mid to late July, according to the Mobile Bay National Estuary Program. The project aims to “conserve the environmental and cultural integrity of Fowl River by protecting these fragile spits from boater wakes and other stressors,” read the MBNEP release. […]
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