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MAAAC Gala To Be Held August 10
The Makos Academics, Arts & Athletics Club (MAAAC), which supports Orange Beach students in their academic, artistic and athletic programs, will hold a fundraising gala on August 10 at the sponsoring Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach. The event will celebrate and raise money to support Orange Beach City Schools and MAAAC’s scholarship fund for the city’s high school seniors. Attendees can expect gourmet dining, a silent auction, music and exclusive experiences. Tickets are $50 for educators and city employees and $150 for others.
ALEA reminds residents of the importance of driving sober this holiday weekend
Many people across the Tennessee Valley celebrated the 4th of July, but holiday travel will continue through the weekend and officials are reminding people of the importance of driving sober.
Stolen truck, boat leads police on high-speed chase
A popular Alabama fisherman had a bad catch overnight while visiting Houston. Thieves stole his truck and boat, taking it on a high-speed chase across Houston. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke with the fisherman about the incident.
Alabama dive team explains drowning victim recovery, lake safety
ALEX CITY, Ala. (WBRC) - Even the most experienced divers in the state say they never get used to the feeling of recovering a drowning victim’s body. “You never get used to it,” said Jerry Sewell with the Alex City Fire Department Dive Team. “What I tell my guys is ‘What if it was your loved one? Wouldn’t you want to bring them home so they can have closure?’”
Allison 'Socks' Pryor Receives June 2024 Island Spirit Award
Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – The Island Spirit Award from the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber is one of the longest lasting traditions on the island. It is the highest honor from the Chamber because it's not the businesses that make visitors feel welcome, it is the staff at each location who make the difference.
Sharing more than a crown: What Miss Alabama USA and Miss Alabama Teen have in common
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Wearing a crown isn't the only thingMiss Alabama USA and Miss Alabama Teen USA have in common; they are both on a mission to make an impact across the state. Miss Alabama USA, Diane Westhoven, is a senior Psychology student at Auburn University and Miss Alabama...
Nearly 71 million people expected to travel over July 4 week
AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday travel period. For the first time, AAA looked at the entire July 4 week, plus the Saturday before and the Sunday after the holiday. This year’s projected number of travelers for that time period is a 5% […] The post Nearly 71 million people expected to travel over July 4 week appeared first on The Demopolis Times.
Here is the full Blue Angels air show schedule for Pensacola Beach
The full schedule for the 2024 Pensacola Beach Air Show July 10-13 has been released. In addition to the Blue Angels, there will be a host of world-class aerobatic performers, as well as interactive exhibits, military recruitment stations and all types of vendors on the ground.“Every year we look forward to hosting this world-class air show along our world-class beach to really showcase our hometown heroes, the Blue Angels,” said Robbie Schrock, director of Administration for the SRIA said in a news release. “It’s an awe-inspiring tradition that tens of thousands of locals and tourists alike gather to enjoy the spectacle every summer.”
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