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Repairs on Gulf State Park Pier nearly finished
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — A project on an iconic Alabama coast landmark is nearing the finish line. Alabama State Parks’ Southern Regional Operations Supervisor Lamar Pendergrass says construction crews have almost completed repairs on the Gulf State Park pier. The pier has not been fully operational since 2020 after Hurricane Sally damaged it.
Big Lots store closing list: Locations that are shutting down, 1 Alabama store closing
Discount retailer Big Lots is closing as many as 40 stores this year as the company struggles against inflationary headwinds and drops in consumer spending. In June, the company’s SEC filings indicated it will close between 35-40 stores this year. Big Lots closed 52 locations in 2023. The filing...
Young singer from Alabama receives golden buzzer on ‘America’s Got Talent’
A star was born in Alabama thanks to “America’s Got Talent” on July 9. Rising artist Reid Wilson from Montgomery received the golden buzzer on season 19, episode 6 of the popular talent competition show. The 14-year old sang a rendition of “You Don’t Own Me” by...
Light at the end of the tunnel after a soggy week
DOTHAN, ALA. (WDHN) – Right on track, the Wiregrass has been in and out of showers and thunderstorms all of Wednesday afternoon. Luckily, the heaviest rain and flooding concerns have stayed south and north of our area. Heading into Wednesday evening, the threat of a few showers will continue,...
2 new arrests made in Blakely shooting investigation
BLAKELY, Ga. (WALB) - Two more suspects have been arrested following at July 17 shooting. WALB previously reported that a 17-year-old was arrested after gunshots were fired at a home on Palmetto Avenue. On Wednesday, July 24, Blakely police announced the two other suspects connected to the shooting were in...
Wow! States With The Most Understaffed Prisons Include Alabama
In America, there are many concerns that citizens have when surrounding jobs. Fox Business says that what was called the "Great Resignation" back in 2021 where workers quit their jobs due to low pay, no opportunities for advancement, and feeling disrespected could happen again soon in the United States. These...
Alabama father charged in death of teen son found in backyard freezer has died awaiting trial
An Alabama man awaiting trial in the death of his special needs son has died. Michael Shane Halstead and Karen Tysinger Halstead, both 44, were charged late last year with reckless manslaughter and corpse abuse in the death of their son, 19-year-old Logan Halstead, whose remains were found in a backyard freezer.
Former Alabama Supreme Court justice, child advocate Mark Kennedy has died
Mark Kennedy, a former Alabama Supreme Court Justice who helped start an organization to prevent child abuse because of what he saw on the bench, has died. Kennedy, 72, died peacefully at his home in Montgomery on July 17, surrounded by family according to his obituary. Kennedy, a native of...
Food stamps: Eight states sending out SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week
With July quickly coming to a close, SNAP beneficiaries in eight states should expect to see their July payments hit their accounts by Sunday. The funds, worth up to $1,751 for a household of eight, will be uploaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which functions as a debit card and can be used at […]
Pet of the Week: Joyful Jude
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) - Energetic, playful and curious - News4 presents: Joyful Jude!. Jude is a special little boy from the Dothan City Animal Shelter who would love to make your acquaintance. He is a rambunctious 3-month-old, orange and white short-haired tabby kitten who likes to explore and never quits...
Caroleene Dobson, Congressional candidate for District 2, again visits Troy
Prior to speaking to the Pike County Republican Women today, Congressional District 2 candidate Caroleene Dobson made a stop by The Messenger’s office. The Republican candidate is running against Democrat Shomari Figures for the open seat in Alabama District 2. Today’s visit comes on the heels of several other visits Dobson has made to Pike […] The post Caroleene Dobson, Congressional candidate for District 2, again visits Troy appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
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