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Foley looking for input on proposed aquatics center
FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Foley is holding a meeting Tuesday to get public input about a proposed aquatics center. MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The City of Foley is holding a meeting Tuesday to get public input about a proposed aquatics center. From City of Foley:. Foley residents...
Margaret Childress Long recognized by Orange Beach City Council
Local Historian Margaret Long Honored at City Council Meeting. Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Mayor Tony Kennon and the Orange Beach City Council recognized longtime resident, author and historian Margaret Childress Long during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Long recently stepped down from the Baldwin County Historical...
S'mores On The Shore Is Back In Gulf Shores
The City of Gulf Shores will once again host the annual S’mores on the Shore event on Thursday, August 1, at Gulf Place, located at 101 Gulf Shores Parkway. The festivities will start at 6 p.m. and will feature campfires, music, and free s’mores packets. This family-friendly event...
Readers’ choice for Boys Prep Athlete of the Year made football history
AL.com have made their decision on who should be the Alabama High School Boys Athlete of the Year for the 2023-24 academic year, but it was close. Back-to-back Mr. Football Ryan Williams of Saraland, now a freshman wide receiver at the University of Alabama, was the readers’ choice over Auburn signee and former Benjamin Russell standout Malcolm Simmons – also a wide receiver.
Milton bookkeeper charged with stealing over $1.3 million from employer
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A Milton woman is accused of defrauding a company of more than $1.3 million. 45-year-old Jessica McKinnon is facing several charges including fraud and larceny. The Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office says between 2019 and 2023, Mckinnon stole large amounts of money from Paul Patrick...
$20 Million Refund Ordered: Pensacola City Forced to Return Franchise Fees to Gas Customers
A judge has ordered Pensacola to refund $18-20 million to natural gas customers for illegal franchise fees charged since 2011 and to stop these fees immediately. Pensacola Must Refund Up to $20 Million to Gas Customers According to the report of WKRG News 5, a judge has ordered the City of Pensacola to refund between […]
Two motorcyclists injured after collision in Escambia County
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- A two-sport motorcycle crash occurred early Sunday morning at 2:50 a.m. near Sorrento Road and Choctaw Road in Escambia County. FHP says a white and red Suzuki motorcycle driven by a 19-year-old Pensacola man and a black and green Kawasaki motorcycle driven by a 21-year-old Maryland man were both headed east on SR 292 side by side.
Bear balances on home fence in Mary Esther, Florida
MARY ESTHER, Fla. (WKRG) — A small black bear has incredible balancing skills while crossing a fence. This video was sent to us by Ryan Campbell in Mary Esther. As you can see, the bear is treading carefully yet swiftly on a fence. The bear does slip at least once, but carries on until it […]
LIGHTING STRIKES GULF BREEZE HOME
On Saturday morning Midway Engine 35, Truck 36 and B/C 35 responded mutual aid to the City of Gulf Breeze for a residential structure fire. Sometime during the day, a home on Chanteclaire Circle had been struck by lightning. At the time of the lightning strike, the home was unoccupied.
The Crowdstrike outage disrupted many industries. Hospitals were especially vulnerable
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Unemployment claims in Alabama increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Alabama rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 3,806 in the week ending July 13, up from 2,667 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Foley and Baldwin County Join Forces to Clear Magnolia River Debris
Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – The city of Foley will be working with Baldwin County to remove material slowing drainage in the Magnolia River basin. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the city will be working to clear the stream moving south from the bridge near Pine Rest Cemetery. Hurricane Sally left debris clogging many area waterways when the storm struck South Baldwin County in 2020.
First performer is last to take the stage before Mobile's Civic Center Theatre demolition
MOBILE, Ala. (WPMI) — After 60 years serving the citizens of Mobile, Thursday night the old Mobile Civic Center Theatre saw its last production. "Play It Just One More Time" was a dance tribute to the theater, which is expected to be torn down this summer to make room for a new Mobile Civic Center Complex.
Jazz in the City: 5 things to know about upcoming Mobile festival
For more than 20 years, Mobile’s Gulf Coast Ethnic & Heritage Jazz Festival has kept the music going through the hottest part of the summer season. This year it keeps the bar high, with a member of New Orleans’ legendary Marsalis family headlining its centerpiece concert. Rather than...
Hope’s Dream Journey: Bama RV and Make-A-Wish Foundation Bring Joy to Young Girl
DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) – Hope, a young girl from the Mobile area living with Rett Syndrome, experienced a life-changing day thanks to the generosity of Bama RV and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Gant family, who adopted Hope with the intent to provide her the best care possible, faced many...
National Ice Cream Day Is Sunday, Time To Visit Yabba's
Iced drinks and desserts have been around since at least 4000 B.C.. But Marco Polo brought the secret of Ice Cream to Italy, Catherine de Medici shared it with France, Thomas Jefferson the brought it to the United State... or so the legend goes. We are just happy to taste it on a hot summer day at the beach.
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