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Toodle is a Tiger: 4-star 2026 LB Shadarius Toodle commits to Auburn at Big Cat
Shadarius Toodle, a Top247 linebacker in the Class of 2026 from Cottage Hill Christian Academy (Ala.), has announced his commitment to Auburn. It comes at Auburn's Big Cat Weekend recruiting event, keeping the festivities going strong after landing a commitment earlier in the day from Hezekiah Harris. "It's just the...
Tracking the Tropics: Weather disturbance over Atlantic Ocean expected to interact with Tropical wave
ORLANDO, Fla. — A tropical disturbance over the central Atlantic Ocean is expected to move west towards Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center. In its Sunday morning advisory, the NHC predicted that the tropical disturbance would interact with an approaching tropical wave during the next several days. "Environmental...
ServisFirst Bank Holding Company Named To Top List
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc., bank holding company of ServisFirst Bank, a regional bank headquartered in Birmingham, with locations in Mobile and Baldwin counties, has ranked fourth in the top publicly traded banks with $10 billion-$50 billion in assets based on year-end 2023 data. ServisFirst Bancshares is the only bank in Alabama that made it into the top 10, and this is the third year in a row it has achieved a top-five ranking. The annual list is compiled by consultancy Capital Performance Group, which uses each institution’s three-year average return on average equity (ROAE) to determine rankings, which are published annually by American Banker. The $16 billion-asset institution ServisFirst Bancshares had a 3-year average ROAE of 18.38%, a return on average assets of 1.37%, a net interest margin of 2.81%, nonperforming assets/total assets of 0.13% and core deposits/total deposits of 91.30%.
Perspectives Preview: Warrior Legacy Ranch
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - In this week on Perspectives, our Eric Reynolds discusses what the Warrior Legacy Ranch in Baldwin County is doing to help veterans along the Gulf Coast. Their mission is to offer military veterans the opportunity to reunite with members of their unit to reconnect in a single location to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicide. You can watch the episode Saturday morning at 9 AM on FOX10. You can also watch it on our streaming platforms.
Dense fog advisory issued for Southeast Alabama Sunday morning
The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory at 7:08 a.m. on Sunday in effect until 9 a.m. for Coffee, Dale, Henry, Geneva and Houston counties. The weather service says, "Visibility at or below one-quarter mile in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," describes the weather...
New Apartment Complex Opens In Fairhope
The Flats at East Bay is composed of new luxury apartments at 9376 Twin Beech Road in Fairhope. The Flats at East Bay offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with classic finishes and modern luxuries such as spacious, open floor plans with stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops and wood-style flooring. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, a dog park and more. There is quick access from them to Downtown Fairhope and Highway 98.
Alabama Sounds Off After Racial Incident At Legendary Restaurant
If you don't recognize the exterior. Many of you may recognize this interior. An alleged racial incident at Nick’s in the Sticks is generating lots of comments on social media. Here is the video if you haven't seen it.. Here is a sampling of the comments from longtime Nick’s...
Alabama Faces Potential Flooding Amidst Week-Long Storm Forecast
Huntsville, AL – Alabama is preparing for a series of storms starting Sunday, with heavy rainfall and potential flooding expected. Residents should brace for wet conditions through Tuesday as the National Weather Service in Huntsville has forecasted an 80-90% chance of thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, localized...
Styx, Foreigner, John Waite Coming To The Wharf
The “Renegades and Juke Box Heroes Tour” featuring Styx, Foreigner and John Waite is coming to The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach on August 16 at 6:45 p.m. Styx is known for hits like “Blue Collar Man,” “Lady,” “Come Sail Away” and “Mr. Roboto,” and Foreigner’s hits include “As Cold as Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Juke Box Hero” and “Feels Like the First Time.” Waite made his name with hits “Missing You” and “When I See You Smile.” AL.com reports that prices started at $28 at StubHub and $29 on Vivid Seats.
Orange Beach City Schools Earns National Accreditation
Orange Beach City Schools recently announced it has earned Cognia Accreditation. Cognia is a nonprofit that provides quality assurance for schools, school districts and education service providers. It nationally recognizes districts that meet rigorous standards focused on productive learning environments, equitable resource allocation that meets learners’ needs and effective leadership. To receive this accreditation, Orange Beach City Schools said it participated in an extensive self-assessment process and comprehensive evaluation led by Cognia experts who compared the procedures and practices of all aspects of the district to research-based standards and evidence-based criteria. To earn Cognia accreditation, a school district must implement a continuous improvement process and submit it for internal and external review. Schools in good standing can maintain their certification for a six-year term.
Auburn lands commitment from LB JaMichael Garrett
Auburn football prides itself in holding one of the biggest recruiting weekends of the offseason, Big Cat Weekend. This year’s festivities are on track to be just as big as years past, and the Tigers are earning solid commitments left and right. One of those commitments comes from four-star linebacker JaMichael Garrett, who pledges his talents to the Plains over LSU and USC. Auburn has been in a comfortable position to land Garrett for a while leading up to this weekend. He visited the Plains on June 1 and was at LSU just days ago. The Gulf Shores High School...
Duck’s Diner Opens Second Location In Former Hazel’s Nook Location
The owners of Duck’s Diner in Orange Beach have opened a second location in the former Hazel’s Nook, a Gulf Shores breakfast spot that recently closed after 67 years, AL.com reports. Duck’s Diner—which, like Hazel’s, is open for breakfast and lunch only—began in 2003 in Orange Beach. Duck’s Diner co-owner Garrett Spence’s mother, Michelle Deerman, bought the business in 2014. Spence joined her as a co-owner a few months later. Unlike Hazel’s, Duck’s Diner won’t have a breakfast buffet and will sell alcohol. A 16-ft bar will replace the buffet area. The Duck’s Diner breakfast menu, which is available all day, includes omelets, pancakes, country ham, steak and eggs, corned beef hash and a breakfast burrito, as well as the restaurant’s signature banana-stuffed French toast with butter pecan sauce. The lunch menu features burgers, po’ boys, wraps, chicken tenders, a ribeye steak and a Rueben sandwich, along with another Duck’s Diner specialty, Gouda cheese grit cakes topped with grilled shrimp, grilled tomatoes and a Creole sauce. Spence will own the building, and he and his mother will co-own the restaurant at 120 East Fort Morgan Rd. in Gulf Shores.
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