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Carroll Elected Alabama Securities Commission Chairman
The Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) has announced that Alabama Securities Commissioner and Managing Partner at Wilkins Miller in Mobile Allen Carroll was elected ASC chairman by a unanimous vote of his fellow commissioners. Carroll is serving his second term on the commission after being recommended by the Alabama Society of CPAs and being confirmed by the Alabama Senate on April 11. His practice with Wilkins Miller includes a focus on forensic accounting and consulting services. He has served as a witness and consulting expert in a variety of commercial disputes in both civil and criminal litigation and testified and consulted on issues including determination of economic damages, lost profits, accounting malpractice, white-collar criminal matters, forensic investigations and business valuations. He graduated from the University of South Alabama with a BS in business administration with a concentration in accounting. Carroll is a CPA and member of the Association of International CPAs and Alabama Society of CPAs. He is also accredited in business valuation, is certified in financial forensics by the American Institute of CPAs and is a Certified Valuation Analyst.
Three restaurants, 1 hotel, over 100 residential units and more proposed for Perdido Key
Perdido Key could soon have a new hub of commercial, residential and hospitality activity following a development project proposal submitted to Escambia County last month named Valencia Square. The Valencia Square project proposes building multiple restaurants, a hotel, an office space, single-family townhomes and a multi-family condominium across 50 acres...
From aeronautics to law, Chappie James Flight Academy students have soared to lofty heights
On the first day of the 2024 Daniel "Chappie" James Flight Academy summer camp, 18 young men and women were just a few minutes away from getting ready to take control on flight simulators after a full morning lesson on the science of flight. A week later, those same teenagers...
ADOC arrests three on contraband-related charges
Alabama Department of Corrections officers arrested three people for attempting to smuggle contraband into the prison Friday, according to a news release. Officers charged Justin Duckworth with first-degree promoting prison contraband, attempting to commit a controlled substance crime, first-degree possession of marijuana, certain person forbidden to possess firearm, second-degree receiving stolen property and prohibited activities.
Gulf Sterilization Opens In Mobile
Gulf Sterilization has announced the establishment of its business as a contract sterilization provider for medical device manufacturers. It plans to develop an advanced medical device sterilization and decontamination facility at 4345 Halls Mill Road in Mobile to address supply chain and capacity pressures faced by manufacturers. It will utilize chlorine dioxide gas, which it calls an effective and environmentally friendly compound to sterilize medical devices. This project represents a $702,000 capital investment and is to create eight new jobs over the next three years. Gulf Sterilization plans to make improvements to a leased building and purchase equipment to provide its services, as well as conduct research related to the technology. Michelle Scott owns the certified woman-owned small business.
NAS Whiting Field recognized as best base in the Navy
Naval Air Station Whiting Field was recently recognized as the recipient of the 2024 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence for the Navy. The Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations. The six recipients of this highly competitive presidential award were selected for their exemplary support of Department of Defense missions.
Oklahoma, Alabama Now Have AI-Powered Vending Machines That Sell Bullets
It’s no secret that Americans love guns. Not only do nearly half of Americans say they live in a household with guns, but the U.S. beats out every other nation on Earth when it comes to gun density (the 2nd most gun-dense country is Yemen, and it’s not even close). The U.S. is actually the only country that has more guns than people. Given all that, it’s not much of a surprise that, in some states, you can now walk into a grocery store and buy bullets from a vending machine as if you were ordering a candy bar or a soda.
National Geographic documentary shares story of Clotilda descendants
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Clotilda, the last slave ship to come into the United States. This story has taken over 150 years to tell and is now coming to your screens. In 1984, nine descendants of the original 110 slaves came together to register as the Africatown Direct Descendant of the Clotilda Inc.
19 people arrested on drug charges in Fort Walton Beach
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The Fort Walton Beach Police Department’s narcotics investigation has led to the arrest of 19 people. In March 2022, the Fort Walton Beach Police Department’s Special Investigation Unit began looking into the alleged distribution of fentanyl and other narcotics by 37-year-old Christopher Manuel Davis.
The Wharf celebrating the 4th with impressive fireworks show & day of family fun
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (WALA) - The Wharf celebrating the 4th a day early -- welcoming thousands to it’s annual Independence Day Street Party! There was no shortage of things to do for the family – especially the kids -- including a foam party. “It’s very sticky – but...
Body of Teen Missing In Perdido Beach Found
The body of a 17-year-old boy reported missing Thursday has been recovered in the Perdido Beach area, authorities said. Daphne Search and Rescue assisted Baldwin County Sheriff’s Department after friends swimming in Palmetto Creek reported him missing. A body believed to be the young man’s was recovered Friday morning...
Alabama Gators Multiplying And Killing Our Pets
Can we all say that Gators seem to be taking over in Alabama?. This is outside of a church in Clarke County. In Leesburg Florida recently a couple of friends who were duck hunting lost their entire “catch” to a hungry alligator. Cass Couey and Kevin Stipe were inevitably feeding what they called a dinosaur.
Alabama state senator seriously injured in Fourth of July personal watercraft accident with son, police say
An Alabama State senator was injured Thursday afternoon in personal watercraft accident with his adult son, state police said Friday. Sen. Garlan E. Gudger Jr., 49, of Cullman, was injured Thursday when the 2024 Sea-Doo GTI personal watercraft (PWC) he was operating was struck in the rear by a 2019 Sea-Doo GTI PWC operated by Garlan E. Gudger III, 21, also of Cullman.
Over 2,000 gallons of sewage spill: Fairhope Water and Wastewater Department
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — The City of Fairhope announced on Wednesday a sewage spill occurred. According to a release from the Fairhope Water and Wastewater Department, 2,300 gallons spilled during inclement weather in which the city experienced 4 inches of rain in an hour at Valley Lift station at Dogwood Avenue and Middle Street. LOCATION: […]
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