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BBB Warns Of Classic Car Scam Targeting Alabamians
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Central and South Alabama alerts consumers about an increase in fake classic car and heavy equipment websites scamming individuals. These fraudulent sites have led to significant financial losses, with many Alabamians targeted by car dealer scams originating from other states. Scammers create fake websites...
Senators Reed, Gudger Announce Renovation Completion and Navigational Light Installation to Duncan Bridge
On July 3, 2024, State Senator Greg Reed (R-Jasper), President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate, and Senator Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) announced the completion of renovations that include navigation light installation to Duncan Bridge on Smith Lake. Duncan Bridge was built in 1967 and is known by its famous blue...
Murals, gathering place being added to unexpected place in downtown Foley
FOLEY, Ala. (WPMI) — Murals, gathering place being added to unexpected place in downtown Foley. An eyesore of an alley is in the process of being transformed into a place people can gather in Foley. It's called Cat Alley and is part of a much bigger vision to beautify the city and bring people downtown.
2 charged with homicide after drug deal: Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Deputies with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office have arrested a man and woman after a drug deal ended with one person dead on Tuesday, July 2. According to an ECSO Facebook post, deputies were called to the 100 block of Swallowtail Lane for a report of shots fired. When they […]
USSA Student of the Month: Cameron Rogers
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - United States Sports Academy offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs as well as certificate programs. Learn more about the degrees and graduate programs offered at United States Sports Academy: https://ussa.edu/. Take this quiz to help you find the best sports program for your...
Area students attend Washington, D.C. National Rural Electric Youth Tour
Atmore area students represented Southern Pine Electric Co-op during the Washington, D.C. National Rural Electric Youth Tour recently. The Washington D.C. National Rural Electric Youth Tour, sponsored by local electric cooperatives, the Alabama Rural Electric Association and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, is part of a grassroots program to educate high school juniors on […] The post Area students attend Washington, D.C. National Rural Electric Youth Tour appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
Atmore woman seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash that claimed a Higginsville, Mo. man July 4
An Atmore woman suffered serious injuries in a multi-vehicle crash that claimed a Higginsville, Mo. man on July 4 on Highway 31 approximately 6 miles south of Brewton, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Senior Trooper Joshua Thompson said in a release that the crash, which occurred at approximately 4:17 p.m. on Independence Day, […] The post Atmore woman seriously injured in multi-vehicle crash that claimed a Higginsville, Mo. man July 4 appeared first on The Atmore Advance.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels air show coming soon: full schedule
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Blue Angels, which fly in Pensacola, Florida, have released their full schedule for this year’s Pensacola Beach Air Show. The Santa Rosa Island Authority will host the event. “Every year we look forward to hosting this world-class air show along our world-class beach to really showcase our hometown heroes, the […]
VIDEO: Stolen forklift pursuit over Three Mile Bridge into Pensacola on 4th of July
GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- A stolen forklift led Gulf Breeze Police on a "slow speed pursuit" across the Three Mile Bridge into Pensacola on the 4th of July. WEAR News received the bodycam video on Friday. Homeless man Joseph Turner, 39, is charged with burglary, grand theft and resisting arrest.
Mobile police need your help to find Festival Centre homicide suspect
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man they believe was involved in a homicide on Independence Day outside an Academy Sports + Outdoors. A shooting around 4 p.m. Thursday resulted in the death of 22-year-old DeShaun Bonner, News 5 previously reported. MPD is continuing […]
Police chase that started at Atmore prison ends in crash in Chickasaw
CHICKASAW, Ala. (WPMI) — Three suspects are in custody after leading police on a chase that started at Fountain Correctional Facility in Atmore and ended in a crash roughly 50 miles away in Chickasaw Friday morning. The Alabama Department of Corrections says a K-9 officer found Justin Duckworth trying to get contraband into prison. ADOC says Duckworth, Jajuan Williams and Amber Shields were all in the car that wouldn't stop for police. They wrecked near the 1-65 southbound ramp and West Lee Street.
3 people injured in Santa Rosa County crash: FHP
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Three people were injured in a crash around 10 a.m. on Independence Day, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. An FHP crash report said their officers were called to a single-vehicle, multi-occupant crash on westbound I-10 near mile marker 39. A 31-year-old woman and an 11-year-old girl were seriously […]
In-state, 2025 LB Myles Johnson decommits from Alabama
Class of 2025 three-star linebacker Myles Johnson announced that he was decommitting from the Alabama Crimson Tide. The news came just hours after 2025 four-star athlete Zymear Smith decommitted from the program. Johnson had been committed to Alabama since October. However, he had taken official visits to the Florida Gators and Ole Miss Rebels in June. Many had expected that Johnson would either decommit or flip his commitment to another school given the number of linebackers committed to the Crimson Tide in the 2025 recruiting class. The native of Brewton, Alabama was committed to the old Alabama coaching staff. There was minimal contact...
Armed Forces Honor Guard of Baldwin County is looking for volunteers
DAPHNE, Ala. (WKRG) — The last line of their official motto reads, ‘I am a member of the United States Armed Forces Honor Guard.’ And these veterans take their job seriously. They are patriotic and dedicated volunteers with a mission to make sure all veterans receive the honors they deserve in life and in death. […]
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