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Mobile Co. DA disputes special counsel report, says cyber commander didn't break the law
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood is pushing back against claims former cyber commander Kevin Levy broke the law. An attorney hired by the Mobile City Council found Levy tampered with government documents, which is a misdemeanor. Blackwood says there's no basis for those claims and Levy will not be charged.
Athletes Who Inspire: Olympic medalist, USSA professor Noemi Zaharia to give back in Paris
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Many athletes are on their way to Paris for the upcoming Olympic games, and that includes Dr. Noemi Zaharia, a professor at the United States Sports Academy. Dr. Zaharia is no stranger to the Olympics, having won a silver and bronze medal in the 1988 Games in Seoul. She made history […]
Ascension Sacred Heart now FL Level I Trauma Center
Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola is now the only hospital in the Panhandle to offer Level I trauma care after achieving the standards required by the Florida Department of Health. Sacred Heart Pensacola is now one of only 11 hospitals to offer Florida Level I trauma care and it is the only hospital in the country to operate as a Level I trauma center for both the states of Florida and Alabama.
'Camp Monarch' helps Pensacola youth cope with loss through unique therapies
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- There are many children in our community are hurting from the loss of a loved one. But there is a place with open doors and open arms to help. Nonie's Place in Pensacola provides individual counseling, groups, camps, and other resources to help children deal with loss in their lives.
John McKenzie returns to coach Vigor, led Wolves to 4A title in 2021
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Vigor football has it’s new head coach and he’s a familiar face to the storied program. John McKenzie has returned to coach the Wolves, several sources confirmed to WKRG Sports Director Simone Eli, he led Vigor to the Class 4A state title in 2021. McKenzie began coaching Vigor through summer workouts […]
USDA Grant Supports USM Research Benefitting State Agriculture Industry
A research project at The University of Southern Mississippi aiming to advance the Mississippi farming industry in sustainability and economic growth has earned a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. Fan Zhang, associate professor in the School of Construction Management, and Dr. Zhe Qiang, associate professor in the...
Families describe assaults and deaths behind bars during hearing on Alabama prison conditions
Deandre Roney told officials at the Alabama prison he was incarcerated at that he feared for his life because another inmate had been threatening him, his sister said. On June 8, months away from his scheduled release date, the 39-year-old was stabbed to death.
Alabama prep coaches weigh in on NIL on the high school level: ‘It’s a lose-lose’
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of stories based on AL.com’s anonymous offseason survey of Alabama high school football coaches. The surveys are anonymous to allow coaches to share their thoughts more freely. Alabama’s high school coaches fear the consequences of a pay-for-play NIL model...
Family remembers Annabelle Ham, social media influencer who died from an epileptic seizure in Fairhope last July
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA) - On July 15, 2023, 22-year-old Annabelle Ham tragically died after an epileptic seizure. She battled epilepsy most of her life which was the very thing that led her to start sharing her experience on social media platforms like Youtube and Instagram. “She loved life and she...
Planning Commission Discusses Summerdance Changes on ICW Development
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The City of Gulf Shores Planning Commission held their regular meeting this week to discuss future projects and zoning changes. The focus of the meeting pertained to a new development currently called "Summerdance" ( Developed by Coastal Resort Properties) which will be located along the banks of the Intracoastal Waterway in Gulf Shores.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says special session to fix condo law is up to Legislature
As condominium owners throughout the state face significant hikes in their homeowner association assessments, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said it's up to the Legislature to convene a special session to fix the law that spurred the increases. “If the Legislature has ideas about how to make this more sensible for people, I’m totally...
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