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Loxley-area couple gets probation for storming Capitol in election protest
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A Loxley-area couple sat in a federal courtroom Friday in the Port City watching through a TV monitor as a judge in Washington sentenced them for their role in the riot that took place at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Prosecutors had sought jail time...
New signs leading the way at the Pioneer Museum
The staff of the Pioneer Museum of Alabama is always looking for new and different ways to promote the museum and to make visitors’ visits more informative and more enjoyable. Barbara Tatom and her staff realized that a change in the museum’s exterior signage would make it more attractive and provide information that would make […] The post New signs leading the way at the Pioneer Museum appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Country music legend makes another big announcement just one month after life-saving surgery
Mark Chesnutt is just more than a month removed from an emergency heart surgery that saved his life, but he continues to plot his comeback. The country music legend previously announced that he plans to play on Oct. 9 at the Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama on a show fearing the “Songs and Stories of Dean Dillon.” And on Friday he announced on Instagram another show, set for Sept. 27.
Freeport launches Anchored in Freeport Art in Public Spaces Project celebrating port history with local art
Freeport, Florida – Launched in an exciting mix of local legacy and artistic expression, the City of Freeport, in association with the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), has started the “Anchored in Freeport Art in Public Spaces Project.” Several concrete anchor castings, created and decorated by local artisans, will be placed all across the city to highlight public areas and honor the rich port history.
Drug bust leads to four arrested in Holmes County
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Holmes County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested four individuals for trafficking and the sale of fentanyl on Saturday. The Bonifay Police Department, the Florida Highway Patrol Criminal Interdiction Unit, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office also assisted in the arrest. On July 19, HCSO investigators set up a purchase of fentanyl […]
Florida tourists warned not to take selfies with ‘bear clearly not in the mood’
In Tampa, Florida, tourists and residents are being warned by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office to stay away from bears and to keep their distance instead of trying to approach for selfies. According to the Facebook page for the sheriff’s department, deputies have been monitoring a bear on the...
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A traffic stop in Bonifay has led to one woman under arrest. Officials with the Holmes County Sheriff’s say a deputy was conducting a traffic stop on a black Cadilac that was being driven by Brooke Reynolds on Highway 79 on Friday. They say...
Pedestrians Hit on I-65 in Cullman, AL: Young Woman Killed, Another Injured
CULLMAN, Ala (WDNews) – A 20-year-old woman from Silver Springs, Maryland, was killed after being struck by a vehicle on I-65 in Cullman, Alabama, last night. The victim, identified as Madelyn Roxana Guerra, was confirmed deceased by Cullman County Coroner Jeremy Kilpatrick. The incident occurred early this morning near...
Alabama leaders speak out after two mass shootings in one week
State leaders in Alabama are expressing concern after two mass shootings occurred within a week. The incidents have sparked worry and prompted officials to consider measures to ensure the safety of residents. Over the weekend, four individuals lost their lives in a tragic shooting incident that occurred in Birmingham. Additionally,...
Alabama-born drummer rocks the RNC stage with band Sixwire
by Blair Moore, Tribune feature writer MILWAUKEE, WI. — If you watched the Republican National Convention this week, you probably heard the Nashville house band everyone is buzzing about: Sixwire. The group’s drummer, Chuck Tilley, has deep Alabama roots. Tilley grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where his musical journey began. He was banging on toy […]
Alabama Medicaid Agency impacted by Crowdstrike outage
The Alabama Medicaid Agency said Friday it had been affected by the global system outage caused by a glitch in a software update to Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity program. The agency canceled a Friday afternoon meeting on dental services “because of system outages and other circumstances,” said Melanie Cleveland, spokesperson for Alabama Medicaid. Cleveland confirmed the […] The post Alabama Medicaid Agency impacted by Crowdstrike outage appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
4-H organizes lesson in paints, plants
On Tuesday, Crenshaw County’s 4-H brought children together to learn about nature and the world around them through art. Alongside Charlotte Petre, 4-H Youth Development Coordinator, children learned more about watercolor, exposure paper and the different species of plants around Crenshaw County. “They need to learn about what is around them, how it impacts their […] The post 4-H organizes lesson in paints, plants appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Wiregrass feeling the effects of the Global Outage
WIREGRASS, Ala. (WDHN)—A mass cyber outage has impacted almost all aspects of life globally, even here in the Wiregrass. A significant technology outage impacted the entire globe in the early hours of Friday morning. According to reports–a faulty software update from the Texas-based cybersecurity company ‘Crowdstrike’ impacted all computers...
Summer sounds kick off in Greenville
The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce launched its annual Summertime Concert Series on July 11 at Few Street Park in downtown Greenville. The event, which runs every Thursday through the second week of August, is a free celebration filled with music, games, and family fun. “This is the first one for this year,” said Chamber […] The post Summer sounds kick off in Greenville appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Sav-A-Life one step closer to fundraising goal
The Vine sponsored Movie Night at its church Friday night. Ticket donations and concessions raised more than $3,000 for Sav-A-Life’s future building project. Jane Ward, executive director of Sav-A-Life Womens Center in Troy, said she wanted to thank The Vine Church for its fundraising efforts on behalf of Sav-A-Life. Proceeds from Movie Night will be […] The post Sav-A-Life one step closer to fundraising goal appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Spread Of STDs In Alabama Among Highest In The Nation
Just imagine what's not reported. It's not enough that we have the most dangerous cities in America, now we have this to worry about. If you don't care about yourself, at least care about your fellow Americans. Now new laws are being passed for spreading STD's, and deservedly so. I'm...
Warm, muggy and unsettled this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL)- Staying unsettled for Saturday with another round of showers and storms. Overnight storms have moved out which will allow us a brief break, showers and storms will likely build once again before midday and continue into the afternoon. A front will stall out over the southeast and...
Automakers contribute $10.8 billion to Alabama, report says
Alabama’s four automaking plants and affiliated factories contribute $10.8 billion to the state’s economy. That’s according to a new report from Autos Drive America and the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA). The two collaborated on an economic impact survey looking at the reach automakers have in...
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