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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...
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...
Weedian Compilation feature three Vicksburg bands
VICKSBURG, Miss. – Weedian’s 38th compilation “Trip to Mississippi and Alabama” feature bands from both Mississippi and Alabama on the sprawling 28 track album. Of the seven bands featured from Mississippi, three are from Vicksburg: Beneath the Kudzu, Chief City, and Death Throes from a Star.
Inspired by the pandemic, a Florida beachside music festival tries something new
MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. — A little more than an hour before the first act takes the stage at the Moon Crush Pink Moon music festival, concert promoter Andy Levine circles up a crew of about 150 for a last-minute pep talk before the gates open. “Hey we had no...
Two restaurants in and around Fort Walton Beach have announced closing dates in September
FORT WALTON BEACH — Two businesses in and around Fort Walton Beach have announced they will close permanently next month. Here is what you need to know: Rick's on the Island ...
Pensacola private Christian school trying to expand to 2nd location
A new private Christian school is being proposed for Mobile Highway. Life Shifting Learning Academy is planning to build its second school in Escambia County. It will serve approximately 50 students and will have no more than 12 students per class in order to provide “individual attention that supports each kid’s educational journey,” according to the project’s narrative form filed with the county. ...
Eight Mile couple's water shut off as they fight high Prichard Water bill
EIGHT MILE, Ala. (WPMI) — Jerrold Noble, Brisa Strachan and their 12-year-old daughter had to move after a fire started in the kitchen of their Eight Mile home last August. They were in a rental unit for 10 months while their home was being repaired, which is why they were so confused when they started getting high water bills.
Baker starts fast, surprises Theodore in Juan Johnson's first game
Baker High took advantage of mistake-prone Theodore to score a 33-23 road win in the 2024 season opener at C.A. Douglas Field on Friday night. “God is good,” said Baker coach Juan Johnson, who was making his debut after taking over for Steve Normand. “I am proud of my kids, but we have to find a way to finish games better. A W is a W and I will take it. We took advantage of some things early on. This is big.”
Countdown to Kickoff: Moss Point Tigers
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WLOX) -Julius Bridges is entering his first year as the Moss Point head coach, taking over from John Feaster. Bridges comes in with plenty of coaching experience under his belt and says the transition has gone pretty smoothly. “It’s going pretty good,” he said. “With the returning...
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.
Mother of woman killed on her way to work speaks out
A woman walking to work for her shift at Ingalls Shipbuilding Wednesday morning was hit by a vehicle and later died. She’s been identified by her mother, Nakia Newsome, as 28-year-old Keiaja Barnes. Barnes was taken to USA Health University Hospital in Mobile after she was struck by a vehicle near the Ingalls Campus. Barnes died Thursday, leaving behind children ages 6, 4, 2, and 5 1/2 months old.
Auburn DT commit Antonio Coleman sits out Saraland’s win over 4A No. 1 Jackson
Auburn commit Antonio Coleman is not in uniform for Saraland’s home game against Jackson tonight. The 6-foot-2, 265-pound defensive tackle flipped from Alabama to Auburn – for the second time – during Big Cat Weekend earlier this summer. Coleman warmed up with his team but came out...
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.
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