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Miss Alabama 2024: Abbie Stockard, Miss Hoover, takes the crown
Abbie Stockard is the new Miss Alabama. Stockard, 21, was crowned Saturday night at Samford University’s Wright Center in Birmingham. She competed as Miss Hoover, besting 39 other contestants for the 2024 state title. Stockard will move on to represent Alabama at the Miss America competition. Stockard takes over...
Ascension Sacred Heart among top 15 nationwide
Fortune and PINC AI named Ascension Sacred Heart among the nation’s top 15 health systems for 2024, marking the first time it has made the distinguished list. Why this matters: Sacred Heart’s footprint spans Northwest Florida, including hospitals in Pensacola, Miramar Beach, Panama City, and Port St. Joe. It is the only hospital system in the area and one of only two in Florida to earn a spot.
20-year-old homeless man charged with May murder, Mobile police say
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A 20-year-old Mobile man was arrested and charged with murder Tuesday, according to records at Mobile County Metro Jail. Alonzo Jared Collier-Newsome was arrested on that charge Tuesday in connection with a homicide that took place May 17, according to the Mobile Police Department. Police said...
A Transplant Recipient From Delaware Plays For The Philadelphia Team At The Transplant Games In Alabama
The Transplant Games, the biggest celebration of life, are set to be held this weekend in Alabama. A contingent from the Philadelphia Gift of Life program is all set to participate in the event. The objective of the Transplant Games is to raise awareness about the crucial need for organ...
Gulf Coast Rip Current Forecast for Louisiana Beachgoers
So many people from South Louisiana will be traveling I-10 in the next day or two for their Fourth of July celebrations and they'll soon be on their favorite beach. For the Fourth, beachgoers from across Acadiana will want to cool off or relax in places like Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Pensacola, and Destin, Florida. Sadly, we've had several reports of drownings already this summer and the gulf may be a bit unfriendly days after Independence Day.
Auburn's Research Station Moves Forward In Orange Beach
The upcoming Orange Beach City Council meeting might lead to an agreement for a new research center in Terry Cove. The city and Auburn University appear to finally be ready to move forward with the Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station on a city parcel on Terry Cove that currently has the dog park on the northern part of the parcel.
UWF earns highest marks in University history
“The University of West Florida has distinguished itself as an institution where students can earn a high-quality education in a state that is ranked No.1 in the country for higher education and land a competitive job upon graduation,” said UWF President Martha D. Saunders.“We have worked hard to advance student success and our efforts are paying off.”
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